Festival 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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Festival Presenting Sponsor As a Festival Presenting Sponsor, your organization takes center stage at Orange County's biggest Pride celebration at the heart of the 2026 OC Pride Festival in 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 visibility at a lower investment. Solo Sponsorship | $45,000 As the exclusive Festival Presenting Sponsor, your organization stands alone at the top of the festival. Your brand is featured on all festival marketing materials across digital, print, and radio, and you'll receive 40 Festival VIP tickets, first corporate placement in the "Blaze It Forward" Pride Parade, two 15-30 second Festival stage videos, a full-page ad in the Digital Pride Guide, four 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 20x20ft is available. Year-round recognition on the OC Pride website and monthly newsletters for 12 months is included. Shared Sponsorship | $35,000 As a Shared Festival Presenting Sponsor, your organization partners alongside one other brand at this premier level. Your brand is featured on all festival marketing materials across digital, print, and radio, and you'll receive 20 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, two 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 20x20ft is available. Year-round recognition on the OC Pride website and monthly newsletters for 12 months is included. Both options represent a landmark investment in LGBTQIA+ visibility and community in the heart of Orange County.

Terms & Conditions

Festival 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 Festival Presenting Sponsor tier is limited to one organization. This sponsorship grants exclusive presenting rights at the Festival level. First corporate parade placement will be assigned upon receipt of a signed agreement and deposit. Shared Sponsorship The Shared Festival 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

Festival Presenting Sponsor Solo	$45,000.00	Non-refundable	Solo Sponsorship \| $45,000 As the exclusive Festival Presenting Sponsor, your organization stands alone at the top of the festival. Your brand is featured on all festival marketing materials across digital, print, and radio, and you'll receive 40 Festival VIP tickets, first corporate placement in the "Blaze It Forward" Pride Parade, two 15-30 second Festival stage videos, a full-page ad in the Digital Pride Guide, four 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 20x20ft is available. Year-round recognition on the OC Pride website and monthly newsletters for 12 months is included.
Festival Presenting Sponsor Shared	$35,000.00	Non-refundable	Shared Sponsorship \| $35,000 As a Shared Festival Presenting Sponsor, your organization partners alongside one other brand at this premier level. Your brand is featured on all festival marketing materials across digital, print, and radio, and you'll receive 20 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, two 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 20x20ft is available. Year-round recognition on the OC Pride website and monthly newsletters for 12 months is included.

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