Sponsors
28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Saturday, March 15, 2008
"Honoring Service & Rescued Animals"
The primary mission of the Irish Congress of Southern California, Inc. is to promote public appreciation and knowledge of Irish history and culture. There isn’t a better way to accomplish this than to sponsor a festive parade and invite all of San Diego!
This year marks the 28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival thanks to the dedication and commitment of the many volunteers that comprise the Irish Congress of Southern California, Inc., the support of the Irish community, and that of our sponsors.
This exciting year’s theme is "Honoring Service & Rescued Animals." Each year, over 100,000 people attend the parade in Balboa Park! In a day and age where there are fewer and fewer activities for families to enjoy together, we are proud to provide a great day for you, your family and friends!
BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP to SAVE the PARADE AND FESTIVAL. We need financial support to keep the parade rolling. With operational cost increasing in double digits, we are asking for your monetary support in addition to your usual convictions and dedication!
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Police and public safety expenses are on the rise
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Permits and license costs have risen
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Staging and production costs have increased
Will you please help us support the parade? No amount is too small. Each and every donation is a gift that we appreciate very much. With your help the parade will continue better than ever!
Sponsors
2007 Gold Sponsor $2000
2007 Silver Sponsor $1000
2007 Bronze Sponsor $500
Hotels, restaurants, pubs, and culinary schools of San Diego unite together with the Irish Congress of Southern California, Inc. to celebrate and support the 28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival.
In appreciation, each sponsor will receive the following:
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2008 Parade Sponsor Decal for your hotel, restaurant, pub, or culinary school
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An ad in the 2008 Official Parade Program:
Gold Sponsor Full Page Black & White Ad (Value: $600)
Silver Sponsor Half Page Black & White Ad (Value: $350)
Bronze Sponsor One-Quarter Page Ad (Value: $200)
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Your Name Listed in the 2008 Official Parade Program
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Official 2008 Parade Sponsor Decal
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2008 Commemorative St. Patrick’s Parade Lapel Pin
Family and Friends
$25 or more
It is you – our friends and family - who make this day a reality. No amount is too large or too small. Your continued participation in San Diego’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival has been the spirit that keeps it alive. This wonderful event would not happen if it weren’t for support like yours!
In appreciation for donations of $25 or more, you will receive the following:
- Your Name in the 2008 Official Parade Program
- 2008 Commemorative ICSC St. Patrick’s Parade Lapel Pin
Festival Entertainment Sponsor
$2500
Help us continue to support the culture of Irish Music and Dance! Nothing supports Irish culture and heritage more than music and dance.
As a 2008 Festival Entertainment Sponsor, you will help us continue to provide the community of San Diego with the finest in Irish talent.
In appreciation, you will receive the following:
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A Half-Page, Black & White Ad in the Official 2008 Parade Program (Value $350)
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Official Banner directly under the Mesa Distributing Banner/Guinness at both the North and South Entertainment Stages.
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Recognition Verbal Announcements from the Music Stages
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2 Tickets to the VIP St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
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2 Tickets to the Miss Colleen Pageant and Dinner Dance
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2 Tickets to the Smiling Irishman Contest
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Recognition at all Parade-Sponsored Events
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Parade Entry as an Official Festival Entertainment Sponsor
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Official 2008 Parade Sponsor Decal
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2008 Commemorative ICSC St. Patrick’s Parade Lapel Pin
Grandstand Sponsor
$3000
As a 2008 Grandstand Sponsor, you are an integral part of the 2008 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival.
In appreciation, you will receive the following:
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A Full-Page Black & White Ad in the Official 2008 Parade Program (Value: $600)
- Official Grandstand Banner (Value $2000)
- 4 Seats in the Parade Grandstand
- 4 Tickets to the VIP St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
- 4 Tickets to the Miss Colleen Pageant and Dinner Dance
- 4 Tickets to the Smiling Irishman Contest
- Recognition at all Parade-Sponsored Events
- Parade Entry as an Official Grandstand Sponsor
- Official 2008 Parade Decal
- 2008 Commemorative ICSC St. Patrick’s Day Lapel Pin
Miss Colleen Pageant Sponsor
$3000
As a 2008 “Miss Colleen Pageant” Sponsor, you support the 2008 Pageant and help send the winning 2008 “Miss Colleen” to Warrenpoint, Ireland, where she qualifies as a participant in the “Maiden of the Mournes 2008” Pageant.
In appreciation, you will receive the following:
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A Full-Page Black & White Ad in the Official 2008 Parade Program (Value: $600)
- Official Grandstand Banner (Value $2000)
- 4 Seats in the Parade Grandstand
- 4 Tickets to the VIP St. Patrick’s Day Dignitary Breakfast
- 4 Tickets to the Miss Colleen Pageant and Dinner Dance
- 4 Tickets to the Smiling Irishman Contest
- Recognition at all Parade-Sponsored Events
- Parade Entry as an Official Miss Colleen Pageant Sponsor
- Official 2008 Parade Decal
- 2008 Commemorative ICSC St. Patrick’s Day Lapel Pin
Parade Day Dignitary Breakfast Sponsor
$1500
As a 2008 Parade Day Dignitary Breakfast Sponsor, you support and underwrite the VIP Breakfast, prior to our St. Patrick’s Day Parade served at the Imperial House Restaurant.
In appreciation, you will receive the following:
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A Half-Page Black & White Ad in the Official 2008 Parade Program (Value: $350)
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4 Tickets to the VIP St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
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Recognition at all Parade-Sponsored Events
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Official 2008 Parade Sponsor Decal
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2008 Commemorative ICSC St. Patrick’s Parade Lapel Pin
Parade Volunteer T-Shirt Sponsor
$1500
As a 2008 Parade Volunteer T-Shirt Sponsor, you help keep our streets safe and orderly during the Parade by providing the 2008 Official Parade
Volunteer T-Shirts!
In appreciation, you will receive the following:
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A Half-Page Black & White Ad in the Official 2008 Parade Program (Value: $350)
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4 Tickets to the VIP St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
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Recognition at all Parade-Sponsored Events
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Parade Entry as a Parade Volunteer T-Shirt Sponsor
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4 Official Parade Volunteer T-Shirts
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Official 2008 Parade Sponsor Decal
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2008 Commemorative ICSC St. Patrick’s Parade Lapel Pin
For additional information, please contact our
Parade Chairman, Barbara Linnan-McCarty at:
mccarty.irish@cox.net
(858) 268-9111
“Cèad Mìle Failte” – 100,000 Welcomes!
