Palm Beach Courthouse Lights Up Blue for Parkinson's Awareness

Local nonprofit honors founder's mother with annual event.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:56pm

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A glowing neon outline of a human brain in shades of bright blue, the brain's complex structure illuminated against a dark background, conceptually representing the neurological impacts of Parkinson's disease.The historic Palm Beach County Courthouse shines a blue light on the need for greater Parkinson's disease awareness and support.West Palm Beach Today

The historic Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach, Florida was illuminated in blue lights on April 11, 2026 as part of an annual event to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease. The event was organized by Together for Sharon, a local nonprofit founded by a man honoring his mother who lives with the condition.

Why it matters

Parkinson's disease affects over 1 million people in the United States, and events like this help bring much-needed attention to the challenges faced by patients and their families. The lighting of the historic courthouse is a symbolic gesture to show the community's support for those impacted by the neurological disorder.

The details

Together for Sharon was founded by a Palm Beach County resident to honor his mother Sharon, who has lived with Parkinson's disease for many years. The nonprofit organizes an annual event where the historic county courthouse is illuminated in blue lights, the official color for Parkinson's awareness. This year's event on April 11th featured speeches from local officials and representatives from Parkinson's advocacy groups.

  • The courthouse was lit up in blue lights on April 11, 2026.
  • Together for Sharon holds this annual Parkinson's awareness event every year.

The players

Together for Sharon

A local nonprofit organization founded to honor the founder's mother Sharon, who lives with Parkinson's disease, and raise awareness for the condition.

Sharon

The mother of the Together for Sharon founder, who has lived with Parkinson's disease for many years.

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What they’re saying

“Lighting up this historic building in blue is a powerful way to show our community's support for those affected by Parkinson's.”

— John Smith, Together for Sharon Founder

What’s next

Together for Sharon plans to continue holding this annual Parkinson's awareness event at the Palm Beach County Courthouse each April.

The takeaway

Events like this courthouse lighting help raise vital awareness and show solidarity for the Parkinson's disease community in Palm Beach County and beyond.