Contribute

The New York City Veterans Day Parade provides partners with an unparalleled opportunity to demonstrate support for our veterans and military while reaching an audience of hundreds of thousands in the heart of New York City. ( Click here to learn more about the parade and associated activities)

We invite you to join us in bringing New York City’s Veterans Day activities to the public. Sponsorship packages from $1,000 to $25,000 are available, as well as float options, general donations and promotional opportunities in our Commemorative Newspaper and Program.

In addition, partners in this year’s parade will receive right of first refusal to participate in celebration of the 90th Anniversary of Veterans Day, taking place November 11, 2009.

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Sponsorship Packages

The following packages offer our partners visibility via a wide range of recognition opportunities. Your generous contribution will help us honor our veterans through the 2008 New York City Veterans Day Parade and associated activites.

Four Star - $25,000*

• Top tier logo on parade signage, printed materials, website, etc.
• Two VIP seats on stage at Opening Ceremony
• Deluxe parade float
• Recognition from Opening Ceremony podium and Reviewing Stand (@ 40th Street)
• Five tickets to Mayor’s Breakfast
• VIP seating on Reviewing Stand
• Two full pages in both Commemorative Newspaper and Parade Program
• Greeting in Thank You For Serving video

Three Star - $10,000*

• Second tier logo on parade signage, printed materials, website, etc.
• One VIP seats on stage at Opening Ceremony
• Standard parade float
• Recognition from Opening Ceremony podium and Reviewing Stand (@ 40th Street)
• Two tickets to Mayor’s Breakfast
• VIP seating on Reviewing Stand
• One full pages in both Commemorative Newspaper and Parade Program
• Greeting in Thank You For Serving video

Two Star - $5,000*

• Name listed (below logos) on parade signage, printed materials, website, etc.
• Shared parade float (partial sponsorship of a veterans’ float - e.g. Purple Heart)
• Recognition from Opening Ceremony podium and Reviewing Stand (@ 40th Street)
• One ticket to Mayor’s Breakfast
• VIP seating on Reviewing Stand
• Half pages in both Commemorative Newspaper and Parade Program
• Greeting in Thank You For Serving video

One Star - $2,500

• Name listed (below Two Star) on parade signage, printed materials, website, etc.
• Recognition from Opening Ceremony podium and Reviewing Stand (@ 40th Street)
• VIP seating on Reviewing Stand
• Quarter pages in both Commemorative Newspaper and Parade Program
• Greeting in Thank You For Serving video

Eagle - $1,000

• Name listed (below One Star) on parade signage, printed materials, website, etc.
• Recognition from Opening Ceremony podium and Reviewing Stand (@ 40th Street)
• VIP seating on Reviewing Stand
• Eighth pages in both Commemorative Newspaper and Parade Program
• Greeting in Thank You For Serving video

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Float Only

Basic floats (float only) start at $5,000, featuring customized color schemes, signage, and sound system. More elaborate options are available. Floats are also available as part of our Four Star, Three Star and Two Star packages (above).