Sponsor Application

Zone Sponsor

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Deadline: Sep 04, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 10, 2026 11:00 am - Oct 10, 2026 10:00 pm (PDT)

About the event

The 2026 OC Pride Festival is a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride and community, featuring a colorful parade, live entertainment on multiple stages, diverse cultural zones, and interactive activities for all ages. Held in Orange County, this event supports OC Pride's mission to Empower the LGBTQIA+ community in Orange County to be their authentic selves through celebration, education, and activism.
Orange County LGBT Pride
Orange County LGBT Pride
Orange County LGBT Pride
Orange County LGBT Pride

About the application

Zone Sponsor | $5,000 - $10,000 As a Zone Sponsor, your organization takes ownership of one of the unique and vibrant activation spaces that make the 2026 OC Pride Festival in Downtown Santa Ana such a rich and diverse experience. Available zones include Pride Family Camp, Teen Pride, Rainbow Market, Pride Speaks, VIP Tent, Pride City, Artist Village, Trans Central, Club Vibe, Interfaith Zone, Leather Hall, Sapphic Oasis, Zero Proof, Drag Lucha Libre, Pride Photo Op, and Info Booth. This tier offers two partnership options — a Solo sponsorship for one organization seeking exclusive zone presenting rights, or a Shared sponsorship for up to two organizations looking for meaningful zone visibility at a lower investment. Solo Sponsorship | $10,000 As the exclusive Zone Sponsor, your brand is featured across all respective print and digital zone advertising, placing your organization directly in front of festivalgoers engaging with your sponsored zone. You'll receive 10 Festival VIP tickets, logo placement on the sponsor video scroll, a half-page ad in the Digital Pride Guide, two social media posts across OC Pride platforms, logo placement on festival and parade volunteer shirts, and a complimentary parade contingent in the "Blaze It Forward" Pride Parade. Optional complimentary booth space up to 10x10ft is available. Year-round recognition on the OC Pride website and monthly newsletters for 12 months is included. Shared Sponsorship | $5,000 As a Shared Zone Sponsor, your organization partners alongside one other brand within your sponsored zone. Your brand is featured across all respective print and digital zone advertising, and you'll receive 5 Festival VIP tickets, logo placement on the sponsor video scroll at the festival stages, logo placement in the Digital Pride Guide, one social media post across OC Pride platforms, logo placement on festival and parade volunteer shirts, and a complimentary parade contingent in the "Blaze It Forward" Pride Parade. Optional complimentary booth space up to 10x10ft is available. Year-round recognition on the OC Pride website and monthly newsletters for 12 months is included. Both options place your brand within the heart of a specific community experience, creating an authentic and targeted connection with festivalgoers who share your organization's values.

Terms & Conditions

Zone Sponsor Payment A signed sponsorship agreement and deposit of 50% of the total sponsorship amount is required to secure your tier. The remaining balance is due no later than 60 days prior to the event. OC Pride reserves the right to release the sponsorship tier if payment terms are not met. Solo Sponsorship The Solo Zone Sponsor tier is limited to one organization per zone. Specific zone assignment is subject to availability and will be confirmed upon receipt of a signed agreement and deposit. OC Pride will make every reasonable effort to honor zone preferences where possible. Shared Sponsorship The Shared Zone Sponsor tier is limited to a maximum of two organizations per zone. Zone assignment is subject to availability and will be confirmed at OC Pride's discretion, based on the order in which signed agreements and deposits are received. Zone Advertising Logo placement across respective print and digital zone advertising is subject to OC Pride production timelines and technical specifications. Sponsors are responsible for submitting all branding assets in the required formats by the deadline specified in the sponsorship agreement. Parade Participation The complimentary parade contingent in the "Blaze It Forward" Pride Parade is subject to overall parade logistics and city permitting requirements. Sponsors participating in the parade are responsible for complying with all parade rules, safety guidelines, and city regulations provided by OC Pride. Logo and Creative Assets Sponsors are responsible for submitting all logos and creative assets in the required formats by the deadline specified in the sponsorship agreement. OC Pride is not responsible for errors in sponsor materials resulting from late or incorrect asset submissions. Refunds and Cancellations All sponsorship commitments are non-refundable. In the event a sponsor wishes to cancel, any payments made will be retained by OC Pride. If OC Pride cancels the event due to circumstances beyond its control, sponsorship funds may be applied toward a future event at OC Pride's discretion. Booth Space Complimentary booth space is optional and subject to availability. Sponsors electing to use booth space must comply with all festival vendor and safety guidelines provided by OC Pride. Brand Standards OC Pride reserves the right to review and approve all sponsor-produced materials that reference the OC Pride name, logo, or event. Sponsors may not imply an endorsement beyond the scope of the agreed partnership. Governing Agreement These terms are supplementary to the signed sponsorship agreement, which serves as the governing document for the partnership. In the event of a conflict, the signed agreement takes precedence.

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Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Which zone are you interested in sponsoring?
Zone Sponsor
Zone Sponsor
OC Pride 2026 Festival & Parade