2010 River Forest Memorial Day Parade
Sponsorship Levels

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The River Forest Service Club and River Forest Park District are proud to present the 2010 River Forest Memorial Day Parade and Community Picnic on Monday, May 31st, with the parade starting at 11:30am.

Last year, over 100 entries participated in the parade, with thousands of residents lining the route, making this day one of the highlights of the year in the Village of River Forest. This event is entirely supported by community contributions. An $18,000 annual budget for this event supports the expenses incurred to host the parade (marching bands, entertainment, marketing), the community picnic (food and beverage), and the memorial ceremony (stage and PA system).

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Memorial Day Parade offers a number of sponsorship opportunities to fit your business marketing budget. Each sponsor level carries a number of unique benefits that will provide your business maximum exposure for name recognition and will enhance your corporate image.

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsor: $2,500

• Your business name and logo prominently displayed on all parade promotion materials, including the River Forest Park District 2010 summer brochure, newspaper advertisements, and the Memorial Day Parade material. 4,500 summer brochures will be distributed to the residents of River Forest and neighboring communities.
• Your business name and logo prominently displayed on a sponsor banner displayed at the parade.
• Your business name and logo will prominently appear on the Memorial Day Parade page of the River Forest Park District and River Forest Service Club websites.
• Entry admission into the parade. Parade number in the first ten.
• Business/Organization name listed as an entry in the parade program.

Gold Sponsor: $1,500

• Your business name and logo displayed on all parade promotion materials, including the River Forest Park District 2010 summer brochure, newspaper advertisements, and the Memorial Day Parade material. 4,500 summer brochures will be distributed to the residents of River Forest and neighboring communities.
• Your business name and logo displayed on a sponsor banner displayed at the parade.
• Your business name and logo will appear on the Memorial Day Parade page of the River Forest Park District and River Forest Service Club websites.
• Entry admission into the parade. Parade number in the first twenty.
• Business/Organization name listed as an entry in the parade program.

Silver Sponsor: $1,000

• Your business name and logo displayed on all parade promotion materials, including the River Forest Park District 2010 summer brochure, newspaper advertisements, and the Memorial Day Parade material. 4,500 summer brochures will be distributed to the residents of River Forest and neighboring communities.
• Your business name and logo displayed on a sponsor banner displayed at the parade.
• Your business name and logo will appear on the Memorial Day Parade page of the River Forest Park District and River Forest Service Club websites.
• Entry admission into the parade. Parade number in the first fifty.
• Business/Organization name listed as an entry in the parade program.

Bronze Sponsor: $500

• Your business name displayed on all parade promotion materials, including the River Forest Park District 2010 summer brochure, newspaper advertisements, and the Memorial Day Parade promotional material. 4,500 summer brochures will be distributed to the residents of River Forest and neighboring communities.
• Your business name displayed on a sponsor banner displayed at the parade.
• Your business name will appear on the Memorial Day Parade page of the River Forest Park District and River Forest Service Club websites.
• Entry admission into the parade. Parade number to be determined by Parade Director.
• Business/Organization name listed as an entry in the parade program.

Parade Entry

Parade Entry: $100

• Entry admission into the parade. Parade number to be determined by Parade Director.
• Company/Organization name listed as an entry in the parade program.

River Forest Community Group Entry: Free:

• Parade Director approval is required for River Forest Community Group status.
• Entry admission into the parade. Parade number to be determined by Parade Director.
• Company/Organization name listed as an entry in the parade program.

Sponsorship Deadline Schedule

March 15, 2010:	Commitment required for inclusion in the 2010 River Forest Park District summer brochure.
May 3, 2010:	Commitment required for inclusion in all print parade promotions and newspaper advertisements.
May 24, 2010:	Parade entry deadline. Registration form and payment are required for entry to be processed.

Do not delay!

Do Not Delay – Make your Contribution Today!
Write your check Payable to:        River Forest Service Club

            And mail it to:

River Forest Service Club
c/o River Forest Park District
401 Thatcher Av.
River Forest, IL 60305

Along with your contribution, please include:
• Organization name
  (as it should appear in program & advertizing material.)
• The address where acknowledgment can be mailed.
• A Daytime phone number where you can be contacted.