Parade Presenting Sponsor

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

OC Pride 2026 Festival & Parade

Date: Oct 10, 2026 11:00 am - Oct 10, 2026 10:00 pm (PDT)

Downtown Santa Ana, 301 E 3rd St, Santa Ana, California 92701, United States

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.

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Parade Presenting Sponsor | $15,000 - $30,000 As a Parade Presenting Sponsor, your organization claims a prominent position at the 2026 OC Pride Parade as thousands of spectators line the iconic streets of Downtown Santa Ana. This tier offers two partnership options — a Solo sponsorship for one organization seeking exclusive presenting rights, or a Shared sponsorship for up to two organizations looking for premier parade visibility at a lower investment. Solo Sponsorship | $30,000 As the exclusive Parade Presenting Sponsor, your organization leads the way at the 2026 OC Pride Parade. Your brand is featured on all parade marketing materials across digital, print, and radio, and you'll receive 30 Festival VIP tickets, first corporate placement in the "Blaze It Forward" Pride Parade, one 15-30 second Festival stage video, a full-page ad in the Digital Pride Guide, three social media posts across OC Pride platforms, and logo placement on festival and parade volunteer shirts. You'll also receive a speaking opportunity during our awards ceremony on the Pride Stage and an on-site interview shared across OC Pride's social media reels. Optional complimentary booth space up to 10x20ft is available. Year-round recognition on the OC Pride website and monthly newsletters for 12 months is included. Shared Sponsorship | $15,000 As a Shared Parade Presenting Sponsor, your organization partners alongside one other brand at this premier parade level. Your brand is featured on all parade marketing materials across digital, print, and radio, and you'll receive 15 Festival VIP tickets, first or second corporate placement in the "Blaze It Forward" Pride Parade, one 15-30 second Festival stage video, a full-page ad in the Digital Pride Guide, one social media post across OC Pride platforms, and logo placement on festival and parade volunteer shirts. You'll also receive a speaking opportunity during our awards ceremony on the Pride Stage and an on-site interview shared across OC Pride's social media reels. Optional complimentary booth space up to 10x20ft is available. Year-round recognition on the OC Pride website and monthly newsletters for 12 months is included. Both options represent a meaningful investment in LGBTQIA+ visibility and community on one of Orange County's most celebrated stages.

Terms & Conditions

Parade Presenting 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 Parade Presenting Sponsor tier is limited to one organization. This sponsorship grants exclusive presenting rights at the Parade level. First corporate parade placement will be assigned upon receipt of a signed agreement and deposit. Shared Sponsorship The Shared Parade Presenting Sponsor tier is limited to a maximum of two organizations. Corporate parade placement will be assigned as first or second position at OC Pride's discretion, based on the order in which signed agreements and deposits are received. Parade Participation Corporate placement in the "Blaze It Forward" Pride Parade is subject to overall parade logistics and city permitting requirements. OC Pride will make every reasonable effort to honor agreed placement. 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. Speaking and Interview Opportunities Speaking remarks during the awards ceremony are subject to OC Pride editorial guidelines and may not exceed the time limit specified in the sponsorship agreement. Interview content is subject to OC Pride's approval prior to publication on social media platforms. 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.

Prices

Parade Presenting Sponsor (Solo)	$30,000.00	Non-refundable
Parade Presenting Sponsor (Shared)	$15,000.00	Non-refundable	Shared Sponsorship \| $15,000 As a Shared Parade Presenting Sponsor, your organization partners alongside one other brand at this premier parade level. Your brand is featured on all parade marketing materials across digital, print, and radio, and you'll receive 15 Festival VIP tickets, first or second corporate placement in the "Blaze It Forward" Pride Parade, one 15-30 second Festival stage video, a full-page ad in the Digital Pride Guide, one social media post across OC Pride platforms, and logo placement on festival and parade volunteer shirts. You'll also receive a speaking opportunity during our awards ceremony on the Pride Stage and an on-site interview shared across OC Pride's social media reels. Optional complimentary booth space up to 10x20ft is available. Year-round recognition on the OC Pride website and monthly newsletters for 12 months is included.

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