Sponsorship Opportunities

Although it is easy to imagine that an event such as the Little Neck – Douglaston Memorial Day Parade “just happens” due a spirit of volunteerism and impassioned obligation to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States of America, please remember that it is expensive to have a Parade. The minimum expense to run this Parade is $20,000. If we add extra components, such as a stage ($3,000) or free hot dogs ($6,000) the cost increases. In order to offset the expenses, we endeavor to raise funds from the community. We solicit donations by direct mail, direct door to door efforts and through various fund raising events.

The unfortunate truth is that these efforts only raise a portion of the necessary funds. Larger donors make up the difference. As a result, we have examined the cost of the components of the Parade and have developed sponsorship opportunities. Should a sponsor so choose, their name will be associated with the event or component of the Parade corresponding with their funding choice. All literature, web sites and events will appropriately reflect the sponsor by name.

The below list is not all inclusive, if you want to sponsor any element of the Parade, please contact us via email: memorialdayparade@gmail.com

• Art & Essay Grand Prizes: $500 each (2).
• Art & Essay Medals & Trophies: $500
• Art & Essay Prizes (Age Appropriate educational toys): $750
• Installing and removing American Flags on Northern Boulevard: $2000
• Parade Day Event Liability Insurance:$1000
• Parade Day Breakfast: $500
• Golf Carts: $175 each (Typically 5 are used during the Parade)
• Marching Bands: $750 (per Band – some actually cost as much as $1,700)
• Judges Tent: $500
• Stage: $1500
• Buses (to transport troops from various military facilities or points of Assembly) $1000 per bus
• Grand Sponsor: $10,000

Every donation of any amount is greatly appreciated and we hope that you will help us to present another great Memorial Day celebration by donating an amount you can afford.

We need your help!
Please help us to preserve this great
Memorial Day Parade.