As the premier event of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc., the Holiday Boat Parade kicks off the holiday season each year. With a strong loyalty base in the marine industry and local community, the support of area business and social leaders like you is essential in order to continue providing this “gift to the community.” Sponsor packages are designed to suit every company size and budget. We hope you will get on board to continue the tradition and help make the 2009 Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade the biggest and best yet!
PRESENTING SPONSOR: $20,000 – SOLD – Loggerhead® Club & Marina
This is an exclusive marine industry sponsorship at the highest level. Only one is available each year.
FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL SPONSOR: $15,000 – SOLD – AccuDial Pharmaceutical, Inc.This free-to-the-public family event will be held the day of the Holiday Boat Parade from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. at Kelsey Park in Lake Park. Exclusive sponsorship also includes a special hospitality area for MIAPBC board members, sponsors and their clients, elected officials, and the media.
U.S. MARINES TOYS FOR TOTS SPONSOR: $15,000 – SOLD – Simon C. Fireman Foundation
The official Marine Corps Toys for Tots Sponsor will lead the annual toy drive for needy children in our area. The Marines’ “toy fleet” will make dockside donation pickups during the parade, in addition to those at county collection sites.
FIREWORKS SPONSOR: $15,000 – SOLD – Grand Slam Tackle & Square Grouper Tiki Bar
The official Fireworks Sponsor’s name will be illuminated and prominently featured on the fireworks barge. In addition to being a highly desirable photo op, the traveling fireworks barge garners major exposure during the 15-mile procession of the Holiday Boat Parade.
To become a Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade sponsor, download the Sponsor Application
attached and fax or mail it as indicated with your check. For more information on event
sponsorship opportunities, or if you have questions after reviewing the form,
please call Mindy at Venue Marketing Group at (561) 848-7833.
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FRIENDS OF THE FLEET SPONSORS
In addition to our signature sponsors, a variety of sponsorship levels are available for businesses and individuals to support the Holiday Boat Parade, the U.S. Marines’ Annual Toys for Tots Collection, and the important mission of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County. Some sponsor opportunities allow for exhibitor space and product sampling at the Family Fun Festival, while others may allow inclusion of an item or offer in the VIP Amenity Bags.
ADMIRAL SPONSORSHIP: $2,500
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Your name or business name listed on the new Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade Web site with hyperlink
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Usage of the boat parade’s official “friends” logo on your company Web site
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Listing in printed promotional materials
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Corporate vessel entry in the boat parade
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Complimentary exhibitor space with signage at family event for company visibility and product/service merchandising
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Access to VIP events, including the hospitality area at the family event
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Opportunity to provide a signature item/offer for the VIP Amenity Bags
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Prominent listing in all e-mail marketing promotional blasts |
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Prominent listing in Coastlines magazine |
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Prominent listing in Crosscurrents newsletter |
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Two complimentary tickets to the breakfast or dinner of your choice hosted by MIAPBC |
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Six tickets to the VIP Viewing Party, which includes entertainment, food, cash bar, and a premium view at the North Palm Beach Harbor Marina with signage |
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Two tickets to the Awards Dinner at the Buccaneer Restaurant in January, with sponsor board signage and recognition from the podium |
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Six complimentary admission tickets to the Palm Beach International Boat Show in March 2010 |
COMMODORE SPONSORSHIP: $1,000
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Your name or business name listed on the new Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade Web site
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Usage of the boat parade’s official “friends” logo on your company Web site
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Corporate vessel entry in the boat parade
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Complimentary exhibitor space with signage at family event for company visibility and product/service merchandising
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Access to VIP events, including the hospitality area at the family event
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Opportunity to provide a signature item/offer for the VIP Amenity Bags
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Prominent listing in all e-mail marketing promotional blasts
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Prominent listing in Coastlines magazine |
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Prominent listing in Crosscurrents newsletter |
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Two complimentary tickets to the breakfast or dinner of your choice hosted by MIAPBC |
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Four tickets to the VIP Viewing Party, which includes entertainment, food, cash bar, and a premium view at the North Palm Beach Harbor Marina with signage |
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Two tickets to the Awards Dinner at the Buccaneer Restaurant in January, with sponsor board signage and recognition from the podium |
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Four complimentary admission tickets to the Palm Beach International Boat Show in March 2010 |
CAPTAIN SPONSORSHIP: $500
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Your name or business name listed on the new Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade Web site
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Usage of the boat parade’s official “friends” logo on your company Web site
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Complimentary vessel entry in the boat parade
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Access to VIP events, including the hospitality area at the family event
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Opportunity to provide a signature item/offer for the VIP Amenity Bags
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Listing in all e-mail marketing promotional blasts
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Listing in Coastlines magazine
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Listing in Crosscurrents newsletter |
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Four tickets to the VIP Viewing Party, which includes entertainment, food, cash bar, and a premium view at the North Palm Beach Harbor Marina with signage |
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Two tickets to the Awards Dinner at the Buccaneer Restaurant in January, with sponsor board signage and recognition from the podium |
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Four complimentary admission tickets to the Palm Beach International Boat Show in March 2010 |
FIRST MATE SPONSORSHIP: $250
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Your name or business name listed on the new Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade Web site
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Usage of the boat parade’s official “friends” logo on your company Web site
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Complimentary vessel entry in the boat parade
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Opportunity to provide a signature item/offer for the VIP Amenity Bags
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Sponsor listing in Crosscurrents newsletter
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Two tickets to the VIP Viewing Party, which includes entertainment, food, cash bar, and a premium view at the North Palm Beach Harbor Marina with signage
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Four complimentary admission tickets to the Palm Beach International Boat Show in March 2010
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CONTRIBUTING DECKHAND SPONSORS
This level acknowledges an individual or company that provides an amenity item for the VIP bags, a contribution of merchandise, or gifts and services to be given at the Awards Dinner.
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Two complimentary tickets to a breakfast or dinner of your choice hosted by the MIAPBC
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Sponsor listing in Crosscurrents newsletter
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To become a Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade sponsor, download the Sponsor Application
attached and fax or mail it as indicated with your check. For more information on event
sponsorship opportunities, or if you have questions after reviewing the form,
please call Mindy at Venue Marketing Group at (561) 848-7833.
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TITLE SPONSORS
This sponsorship category gives title rights to high-profile components of the event. Only one is available for each area listed. In addition to the benefits listed, these sponsors will have special signage at the event they sponsor, as well as listing on sponsor boards for all events.
LAUNCH PARTY SPONSOR: $2,500 VALUEVIP cocktail reception for Marine Industries Association board members, sponsors, elected officials, U.S. Marines, and the media. This event will announce news, updates, and promotions for the 2009 Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade, and serve as an official celebratory kickoff. (
2009 HOST – COCO Palm Beach)
CAPTAINS’ MEETING SPONSOR: $2,500 VALUE
Casual venue provides a bounty of hot and cold appetizers and refreshments for the annual captains’ meet-and greet, pre-parade gathering. (
2009 HOST – Castaways)
AWARDS DINNER SPONSOR: $3,500 VALUEPost-parade Awards Dinner party with all the trimmings for 120, hosted at the Buccaneer Restaurant on Singer Island. Honoring and awarding Marine Industries Association board members, captains of winning boat entries, sponsors, elected officials, and the media. (
2009 HOST – Sailfish Marina)
To become a Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade sponsor, download the Sponsor Application
attached and fax or mail it as indicated with your check. For more information on event
sponsorship opportunities, or if you have questions after reviewing the form,
please call Mindy at Venue Marketing Group at (561) 848-7833.
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