Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us for Gulfcoast Pride 2025, a celebration of visibility, community, and inclusion. Our event reaches over 3,000 attendees and engages 100K+ digitally through social media and newsletters. Be part of a bold movement while elevating your brand across Sarasota-Manatee and beyond. Additional Notes • All artwork/designs for advertisements and banners must be provided by the sponsor unless otherwise arranged. • Social media mentions will include tagging sponsor profiles and may feature event-day activation highlights. • Newsletter Feature Article content should be provided by sponsor with support from our team if needed. • Sponsorships are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis following receipt of signed agreement and payment.

1. Sponsorship Confirmation & Payment • Sponsorships are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of a signed agreement or completed application and full payment. • Payment is due within 30 days of confirmation, or prior to October 1, 2025, whichever comes first. • Failure to remit payment may result in forfeiture of sponsorship benefits or reserved space. 2. Branding & Promotional Materials • All logos, promotional content, and artwork must be provided by the sponsor in high-resolution format (JPEG, PNG, or vector) no later than October 1, 2025. • If no materials are received by this deadline, Project Pride SRQ reserves the right to omit the sponsor from marketing materials. 3. Media & Marketing Exposure • Social media mentions, newsletter ads, and features will be distributed according to the sponsorship level selected. • Project Pride SRQ will tag sponsors on social platforms when possible and reserves the right to adjust schedule and content. 4. Event-Day Activation • Booth/tent spaces will be assigned according to sponsorship tier and location priority. • Sponsors are responsible for their own setup, staffing, and teardown during assigned hours unless arranged otherwise. • All signage and marketing collateral must be family-friendly and appropriate for an all-ages audience. 5. Cancellations & Refunds • Cancellations must be submitted in writing to admin@ppsrq.org. • Refunds are not guaranteed after October 1, 2025. • In case of weather-related cancellation or postponement, Project Pride SRQ will make best efforts to reschedule or honor sponsor visibility in an alternative way, but no automatic refunds will be issued. 6. Liability & Insurance • Project Pride SRQ is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to sponsor property. • Sponsors may be required to provide proof of liability insurance depending on activation scope. 7. Custom Sponsorship Activations • Sponsors with custom activations (e.g., VIP Lounge, shuttle branding, etc.) must coordinate logistics with the Project Pride SRQ team at least 3 weeks before the event. • Final approval of all custom activations is at the discretion of the event team. 8. Use of Event Branding • Sponsors may not use Project Pride SRQ or Gulfcoast Pride logos without express written permission, except for promotional use in relation to the 2025 event. 9. Agreement to Terms • By submitting this application, the sponsor agrees to these terms and acknowledges that benefits are contingent upon compliance and timely communication.