sponsorship opportunities

JULY 1–4, 2016
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Boston Harborfest is
a 35-year-old tradition
celebrating Boston’s
harbor and history.
With hundreds of activities over a 4-day
period at Boston’s best landmarks, this familyfriendly event is the country’s largest Fourth
of July festival. Activities include the annual
opening ceremony at Faneuil Hall, historical
reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, Boat Tours,
live musical entertainment, fireworks and much
more!
SPONSORED BY:
Boston Harborfest’s
Signature Events
United States Navy Welcome
On Friday, July 1st, the City of Boston will
welcome a signature War Ship to the North
Jetty in the Seaport. To celebrate its docking,
Harborfest will host a welcoming ceremony for
the soldiers aboard the ship and a festive crew
party on Long Wharf on Saturday, July 2nd.
Columbus Park Live Entertainment
Beginning Friday afternoon on July 1st
through Sunday evening, July 3rd, live music
and entertainment will regale audiences with
their talents in Columbus Park. These acts
will showcase the diversity of Boston and the
“Harbor and History” themes that Harborfest
prides itself on promoting to the public.
Columbus Park Movie Screening
On Friday, July 1st, live entertainment will begin
in Columbus Park at 6pm and lead up to a
family-friendly movie screening on the lawn.
Adults and children alike can bring a picnic and
enjoy the film framed by the city skyline.
Wet Paint Auction
Local artists are welcome to sign up for the
Wet Paint Auction, where the artists will gather
at Columbus Park on the morning of July 2nd.
They will scatter along the shoreline in the
Harbor and the beloved Freedom Trail to paint
scenes of the day. The artists will bring their
finished paintings back to Columbus Park
Saturday evening to sell at the Boston Arts
Festival at Harborfest.
Arts at Harborfest
Calling local art buffs! On Saturday, July 2nd,
local artists will display and sell their art under
the trellis, bringing back the beloved Boston
Arts Festival tradition to Columbus Park. The
arts festival will last until 6pm when live music
will take the stage at Columbus Park for an
evening concert.
Fireworks
Various sailors will decorate their boats and
light up the Inner Harbor on Saturday, July
2nd. Live music will lead up to an incredible
fireworks display over Boston’s Inner Harbor.
Taste of Harborfest
The Taste of Harborfest will bring out a number
of waterfront restaurants to showcase and
sell their culinary seafood creations on Long
Wharf. Starting at 11am on Sunday, July
3rd, live entertainment will play along to this
scrumptious seafood festival to bring an air of
excitement and culture into Harborfest.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PATRON$15,000
• Sponsored area presented by your company
Brand one of the following areas:
› Arts at Harborfest & Wet Paint Auction
› Movie Night
• Prominent logo inclusion on sponsored area event signage, banners and stage (if
applicable), etc
• Company logo inclusion on all event collaterals, program book, printed and on-line
promotions, advertising, media releases, and social media
• Tickets to VIP Sponsor Reception for the fireworks viewing on Saturday, July 2nd (8)
• Company logo with link on Harborfest website
PARTNER$10,000
• Prominent Logo inclusion on event signage and banners • Company Logo/Name inclusion on event collaterals, program book, printed and on-line
promotions, advertising, media releases, mobile app and social media • Tickets to VIP Sponsor Reception for the fireworks viewing on Saturday, July 2nd (6)
• Company logo with link on Harborfest website
SUPPORTER$5,000
• Logo Inclusion on event signage and banners • Company Logo/Name inclusion on event collaterals, program book, printed and on-line
promotions, advertising, media releases, mobile app and social media • Tickets to VIP Sponsor Reception for the fireworks viewing on Saturday, July 2nd (4)
• Company logo with link on Harborfest website
FRIEND$2,500
• Listing in event program book • Tickets to VIP Sponsor Reception for the fireworks viewing on Saturday, July 2nd (2)
• Company logo with link on Harborfest website
Boston Harborfest can customize sponsorship packages of all shapes and sizes to the unique
interests and needs of its corporate partners.
MARKETING INITIATIVES
Harborfest will be strategically marketed through extensive public relations and social
media outreach as well as with the assistance of its media and civic partners.
The Harborfest Outreach Plan Includes:
• New Website • Electronic Billboards • Newspapers • Radio • Television • Social Media
• Mobile App • Special Signage and Posters Promotional Partners (in formation):
Boston Harbor Cruises
Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Boston Harbor Islands Alliance
Massachusetts State House
Boston Redevelopment Authority
MassPort
City of Boston
National Park Services–Boston
Department of Conservation and Recreation
New England Aquarium
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Rose F. Kennedy Greenway
Freedom Trail Foundation
USS Constitution
Friends of Columbus Park
USS Constitution Museum
Friends of Fort Point
SPONSOR RESPONSE FORM
I/We are pleased to support the 2016 Boston Harborfest at the following level:
PATRON ($15,000)
PARTNER ($10,000)
SUPPORTER ($5,000)
FRIEND ($2,500)
I/We would like to be listed as:
(Please list the name of the company or individual as it should appear in materials)
CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME:
TITLE:
COMPANY:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
FAX:
EMAIL:
COMPANY LOGO
Please email in EPS format to [email protected]
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Method of Payment*:
Credit Card
NAME ON CARD:
CARD #: EXP. DATE:
SECURITY CODE:
Check (payable to First Night, Inc. D/B/A Harborfest)
Please send this form with payment to: Boston Harborfest
c/o Conventures, Inc.
One Design Center Place
Boston, MA 02210
email
[email protected]
For questions, please call 617-439-7700.
*501(c)(3) in formation
THANK YOU!
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