`` The Cinderella Ball '' is held at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington . Teens with illnesses , autism , Down syndrome get to attend a prom of their own . Teens go down a red carpet and under a Marine Corps sword arch before dinner . They are then escorted by military escorts into the ballroom for the dance floor performances. 2007 `` Coming to an event like this -- I think it 's a great experience , '' he said . `` Idol '' winner Jordin Sparks .
`` The Cinderella Ball '' is held at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington . Teens with illnesses , autism , Down syndrome get to attend a prom of their own . Teens go down a red carpet and under a Marine Corps sword arch before dinner . They are then escorted by military escorts into the ballroom for the dance floor performances. 2007 `` Idol '' winner Jordin Sparks .