Jack & Jill Center Hosts Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown in Fort Lauderdale

The event will raise funds for the nonprofit, which has served more than 30,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942. 

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center will host the 23rd Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at The Plaza on Las Olas. Adults are invited to celebrate the holiday season while giving back to the community with unlimited cocktails, canapés, and festive live entertainment, including jugglers, stilt walkers and a visit from Santa. The event will conclude with the magical lighting of a 30-foot Christmas tree, illuminating downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Presented by Michele and Joe Maiuro, proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. The Friends of Jack & Jill Center is a dedicated group of volunteers focused on raising community awareness, fundraising, and providing program support for the children and families of Jack & Jill Center.

Individual tickets may be purchased for $150 in advance of the event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and range from $1,000–$10,000. For more information, please visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/event/lud/. For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, please contact

Special Events Manager Emma Hadley at 954.463.8772, ext. 206 or [email protected].

Photo Credit: Downtown Photo

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