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Sponsor Christmas Walk Festivities

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Christmas Walk in Owego's Main Street

Friday, December 6
4:30 – 8:30 p.m.​

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PRESENTING PARTNER $5,500
Be the star of the show by bringing this beloved Christmas event back to Oswego.

  • Event title: 2024 Oswego Christmas Walk-Through, A Stroll Down Main Street, presented by [YOUR BUSINESS], on all online and print materials

  • Two announcements at Main Stage and DJ, each, during the event. Script provided by sponsor.

  • Thank you during tree-lighting ceremony by Village President or his representative

  • Three (3) promotional social media posts in conjunction with event promotion

  • Short promotional video at your business

  • Front page listing in printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000 patrons

  • Prominent inclusion in event press release

  • Full, first interior page ad in Oswego News Village Newsletter, distributed to 14,000 Oswego households

  • Logo inclusion in up to three (3) e-newsletters in conjunction with event promotion to 5,000+ subscribers

  • A 10’ x 20’ prominently placed booth space on Main Street (tent provided by sponsor)

  • Three (3) “Welcome” banners with your logo placed adjacent to main entranceway to event


MAIN STAGE SPONSOR | $4,000 (1 available)
This year’s Christmas Walk is going to be hopping with a range of high-energy Christmas music performed by a variety of different local musicians and dancers.

  • 10’ banner with your business name across the front of the Main Stage with stage renamed after your business

  • Thank you via the public announcement system to your business after each performance group (min. of five (5); including one from Village President

  • Half page ad in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000 patrons

  • Half page ad in the Oswego News Village Newsletter, distributed to 14,000 Oswego households

  • Inclusion in a minimum of two (2) weekly e-newsletters in conjunction with event promotion to 5,000+ subscribers

  • Two (2) promotional social media posts in conjunction with event promotion/Main Stage entertainment

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space next to featured activity (tent provided by sponsor)


HAPPY HOLIDAYS IN OSWEGO SPONSOR | $3,000 (1 available)

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000 patrons

  • Half page ad in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000 patrons

  • Half page ad in the Oswego News Village Newsletter, distributed to 14,000 Oswego households

  • Banner recognition atop the 1 0’ x 10’ Information Booth named after your business

  • Two (2) social media posts in conjunction with event promotion driving patrons to pick up the event program in this location

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor

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INFLATABLE SPONSOR | $2,000 (2 available)

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000+ patrons 

  • “Brought to you by” signage displayed adjacent to inflatable for 5,000+ patrons to see

  • Four (4) live public announcements directing patrons to your business’ inflatable

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor)

 

LIVE REINDEER SPONSOR | $2,000 (1 available)

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000 patrons 

  • “Brought to you by” signage displayed on two sides of live reindeer pen for 5,000+ patrons to see

  • Exclusive rights to give out reindeer headbands at event (headbands provided by sponsor)

  • Four (4) live public announcements directing patrons to live reindeer

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor)
     

ICE SCULPTOR SPONSOR | $3,000 (1 available)

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000+ patrons 

  • "Brought to you by” signage in front of ice carving demonstrations for over 5,000+ patrons to see

  • Four (4) live public announcements directing patrons to live demos 

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor)

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MAIN STREET SPONSOR | $1,500 (Several available)

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000+ patrons 

  • Signage along Main Street with over 20,000 impressions

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor & interactive activity provided by sponsor required)

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BUS SPONSOR (TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOL TO EVENT) | $1,250 (4 available)

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event and onsite to 3,000+ patrons     

  • One (1) banner on side of bus making 4 hours-worth of trips to/from Oswego High School to event

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor)

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CANDY CANE SPONSOR | $2,000 (1 available)

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event and onsite to 3,000+ patrons 

  • Exclusive rights to give out candy canes at the event (candy canes provided by sponsor)

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor)

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ROAMING COSTUMED CHARACTER SPONSOR | $1,500 (1 available)

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000+ patrons

  • “Sponsored by your business” logo sign on both sides of parade float

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor)

  • Character visits at your booth 

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TREE-LIGHTING SPONSOR | $1,000 (1 available)

Annual tree-lighting ceremony includes a dramatic Charlie Brown script performed by costumed characters, complete with a feel-good message for the holidays, carols sung by high school choirs, and the official flipping of the switch! 

  • Your company’s identity will be written into the dramatic script

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000+ patrons

  • One (1) double-wide lawn sign at base of tree with your logo through December

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor)
     

JINGLE BELL SPONSOR | $800 (1 available)

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000+ patrons

  • Exclusive rights to give away jingle bells to attach to patrons’ shoes during the event (jingle bells and pipe cleaners provided by sponsor)    

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor)

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COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT ZONE SPONSOR | $800 (2 available) 

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000+ patrons

  • “Brought to you by” signage in front of one of two community entertainment zones featuring dancers and choirs from local and surrounding communities 

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor)

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VOLUNTEER SUPPORT SPONSOR | $800 (1 available)

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000+ patrons

  • Logo inclusion on volunteer T-shirts

  • “Thank you for supporting our volunteers” signage in front of the library and adjacent to train station

  • One (1) prominent 10’ x 10’ booth space at event (tent provided by sponsor)
     

STATIC CHARACTER DISPLAY | $800 (1 available)

  • Logo recognition and thank you in the printed and digital Christmas Walk program distributed prior to event date and onsite to 3,000+ patrons

  • Character “brought to you by” banner on top of display where photo opps will be available 
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Custom Sponsorships
If you don’t see a partnership opportunity that is in line with your marketing and community engagement goals, contact us to customize a partnership that meets your needs.  We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss ways in which we can help market your business through our events program.

 

In-Kind Sponsorships
Does your company offer lights, decor, portable restrooms, or any other products or services that would add to the magic of this beloved community event? Contact us to talk about crafting your own in-kind sponsorship to showcase your products and promote your business. 

 

How to Sponsor
Call or email Special Events Manager Julie Hoffman jhoffman@oswegoil.org or 630-551-2344.

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After the terms of the partnership have been agreed to, the Community Relations Dept. will send a contract to you outlining the terms of the partnership.  Please sign and return it along with your payment by 5 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2022. Checks may be made payable to Village of Oswego, 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego, Illinois, 60543. Please note “Christmas Walk” on the memo line. 

 

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Sponsor now!​

Complete this form, and we'll reach out to talk about your goals for your sponsorship and send you a partnership agreement. 

 

Sponsorship opportunities are first-come, first served, and the payment must arrive at Village Hall by Nov. 8 in order to guarantee your participation. 

Thanks for your interest in making Christmas Walk a success! We'll reach out shortly.

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