Sponsorships for this dynamic event are available at a variety of levels and amenities can be tailored to accommodate your company’s interests and needs. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with consumers, build relationships and drive sales at this large, family-oriented community event. Join our team of high energy, creative sponsors and reap the marketing rewards of the festival and parade.
Please call Doug Weber at (954) 646-3396 or email doug@dougweber.com for more information.
All sponsorships and donations should be made payable to Fort Lauderdale's St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival, Inc. We have applied for 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Status. Thank you letters acknowledging sponsorship or donation contributions will be sent to each donor as a charitable donation receipt. Mailing Address: 305 S. Andrews Ave, Suite 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
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| $25,000 (1 available) PRESENTING SPONSOR : |
The presenting sponsor of the parade and festival receives the highest recognition prior to, during and after the event. Your corporate name and logo is prominently featured on all festival marketing material, advertising, media and publicity. As presenting sponsor, your company has special ownership in the events and will be co-branded with the parade and festival from day one. Significant media coverage will allow your corporation the opportunity to be recognized with such a grand authentic and family focused event as well as a degree of additional advertising . Additionally presenting sponsorship allows your corporation to become involved in the parade and festival with these exclusive sponsorship amenities:
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| Benefits : |
- Invitations to the Pre-Parade VIP Reception
- Tickets to the traveling Irish Pub Hop
- 20 Admissions to the Parade VIP Grandstand Area
- Presenting Sponsor Vehicle Spot in the parade (immediately after the Grand Marshall)
- One Company Represenative will sit on the Parade Judge Panel
- 2 Parade Float Entries
- Participation in Parade Awards Ceremony
- Two 10x10 Booths at the Festival in premiere high traffic areas (opportunity to display and hand out marketing materials/giveaways)
- VIP Goodie Bags with Event Memorabilia and an opportunity to place marketing or merchadise into the VIP Goodie Bags
- 10 Banner placements along parade route and festival grounds
- Recognition by Emcee during the parade and on the stages at the festival several times throughout the event
- Logo placement and link to your company's website on www.FTLaudIrishFest.com
- Recognition on all social media, email blasts, event advertising, 24-hour event hotline and printed materials.
- Preferred presence within parade and festival with VIP personalities and other assets
- Recognition and participation at "The Painting of the Stripe" by Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler at Media Day, March 12, 2010 on Las Olas Blvd, reception included.
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| $10,000 (2 available) EMERALD SPONSORS : |
The Emerald Sponsor of the parade and festival receives the recognition prior to, during and after the event. Your corporate name and logo is featured on all festival marketing material, advertising, media and publicity. As emerald sponsor, your company has special partnership in the events and will be branded with the parade and festival from day one. Significant media coverage will allow your corporation the opportunity to be recognized with such a grand authentic and family focused event as well as a degree of additional advertising . Additionally emerald sponsorship allows your corporation to become involved in the parade and festival with these exclusive sponsorship amenities:
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| Benefits: |
- Invitations to Pre-Parade VIP Reception
- Tickets to the Traveling Irish Pub Hop
- 20 Admissions to the Parade VIP Grandstand Area
- One Parade Float Entry
- Participation in Parade Awards Ceremony
- One 10x10 Booth at Festival in premiere high traffic areas (opportunity to display and hand out marketing materials/giveaways)
- VIP Goodie Bags with Event Memorabilia and an opportunity to place marketing or merchandise into the VIP Goodie Bags
- 5 Banner placements along parade route and festival grounds
- Recognition by Emcee during the parade and on the stages at the festival sveral times throughout the event
- Logo placement and link to your company's website on www.FTLaudIrishFest.com
- Recognition on all social media, email blasts, event advertising, 24-hour event hotline and printed materials
- Preferred presence within parade and festival with VIP personalities and other assets
- Recognition and participation at "The Painting of the Stripe" by Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler at Media Day, March 12, 2010 on Las Olas Blvd, reception included
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| $5,000 SHAMROCK SPONSORS : |
The shamrock sponsor of the parade and festival receives the recognition during and after the event. Your corporate name and logo is on all festival marketing material, advertising, media and publicity. As shamrock sponsor, your company has special partnership in the events and will be branded with the parade and festival. Significant media coverage will allow your corporation the opportunity to be recognized with such a grand authentic and family focused event as well as a degree of additional advertising . Additionally shamrock sponsorship allows your corporation to become involved in the parade and festival with these exclusive sponsorship amenities:
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| Benefits: |
- Invitations to Pre-Parade VIP Reception
- Tickets to the Traveling Irish Pub Hop
- 6 Admissions to the Parade VIP Grandstand Area
- 1 Parade Float Entry
- 1 10x10 Booth at the Festival in premiere high traffic areas (opportunity to display and hand out marketing materials/giveaways)
- VIP Goodie Bags with Event Memorabilia and an opportunity to place marketing or merchandise into the VIP Goodie Bags
- 2 Banner placements along parade route and festival grounds
- Recognition by Emcee during the parade and on the stages at the festival several times throughout the event
- Logo placement and link to your company's website on www.FTLaudIrishFest.com
- Recognition and participation at "The Painting of the Stripe" by Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler at Media Day, March 12, 2010 on Las Olas Blvd with reception.
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| $5,000 WEE FOLK VILLAGE SPONSOR : |
Children are an important part of this event and the Wee Folk Village is where they learn about the Irish history and culture while having fun. The children will have the opportunity to participate in authentic Irish arts and crafts, games, contests, storytelling, pony rides, trains, and much more. The Children's Area is guaranteed to be bustling with activities, delicious treats, and visits from characters througout the festival. The Wee Folk Village sponsor receives the recognition before, during and after the event. Significant media coverage will allow your cooperation the opportunity to be recognized with such a grand community and family focused event as well as a degree of additional advertising. Additionally Wee Folk Village Sponsorship allows your corporation to become involved in the festival with these exclusive sponsorship amenities:
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| Benefits: |
- Invitations to Pre-Parade VIP Reception
- 6 Admissions to the Parade VIP Grandstand Area
- Two 10x10 Booth at the festival next to the Wee Folk Village (opportunity to display and hand out marketing materials/giveaways)
- VIP Goodie Bags with Event Memorabilia and an opportunity to place marketing or merchandise into the VIP Goodie Bags
- 5 Banner placements along parade route and festival grounds recognizing your company is the Wee Folk Village Sponsor
- Recognition by Emcee during the parade, on the stages at the festival, and in the Village several times throughout the event
- Logo placement and link to your company's website on www.FTLauderdale.com
- Recognition on all social media, email blasts, event advertising, 24-hour event hotline and printed materials
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| $2,000 VOLUNTEER T-SHIRTS SPONSOR : |
Volunteers are a major component to the festival and parade and they provide endless hours of support and assistance to the overall operation of the event. Each volunteer works at various high profile jobs throughout the event and receives a volunteer t-shirt to wear during their shift. The volunteers look forward to their t-shirt each year and wear them proudly throughout the year. The offical festival full color artwork is on the front of the shirt and your company's logo and/or slogan is placed on the back with the words "Volunteer".
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| Benefits: |
- Logo placement and link to your company's website on www.FTLaudIrishFest.com
- Tickets to Traveling Irish Pub Hop
- 2 tickets to VIP parade seating area
- VIP Goodie Bags with Event Memorabilia
- 2 Banner placements along parade route and festival grounds
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| $500 PARADE BENEFACTORS : |
Parade
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- 2 invitation to pre-parade VIP reception
- 2 tickets to IRish Bus Loop Event
- 2 Goodie Bags with Parade Shirt and Other Memorabilia
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| $100 OTHER DONORS : |
Donors
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| Benefits: |
- 1 Commemorative Pin and Shirt
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