2011 Columbus Day Celebration Sponsorship Packages (2012 not yet available)
Gala Souvenir Journal:
- $50,000.00 - Inside Front Cover-3 Page Fold-Out
- $50,000.00 - Outside Back Cover
- $40,000.00 - Inside Back Cover
- $25,000.00 - 4 Page 4-Color Fold-Out
- $3,000.00 - 4-Color Page
- $2,500.00 - Platinum
- $2,000.00 - Gold Page
- $1,500.00 - Silver Page
- $1,000.00 - White Page
Gala Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria:
- $50,000.00 - Inner Circle Table
- Invitation for two (2) to VIP Reception with the Grand Marshal
- Special Recognition in the Gala Journal
- Company Logo on Foundation Website
- Souvenir Journal Four (4) Page 4-Color Foldout
- $25,000.00 - Preferred Table
- Includes a 4-Color Page in the Gala Journal
- $10,000.00 - Dinner Contribution Table
- Includes a 4-Color Page in the Gala Journal
- $1,000.00 - Individual Gala Ticket
Platinum Parade Sponsor - $100,000
- Premium Parade float
- Four (4) 30-second commercials during the Columbus Day Parade broadcast
- Official TV credits
- Half-page ad in the Daily News
- Three (3) tables at the Annual Gala Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel*
- Four-color-page in the Gala Souvenir Journal
Gold Parade Sponsor - $50,000
- Special Parade float
- Two (2) 30-second commercials during the Columbus Day Parade broadcast
- Official TV credits
- Quarter-page ad in the Daily News
- Two (2) tables at the Annual Gala Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel*
- Four- color page in the Gala Souvenir Journal
Silver Parade Sponsor- $30,000
- Standard Parade float
- One (1) 30-second commercial on TV during the Columbus Day Parade broadcast
- One (1) table at the Annual Gala Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel*
- Four- color page in the Gala Souvenir Journal
Grand Central Sponsorship Packages (Subject to Availability):
- $500,000.00 - 5 Star Sponsor
- Grand Central Terminal 3,750-square feet of exhibition space
- Sponsor listing and credit on two (2) 8-by-24 foot banners hung in Grand Central Terminal
- Grand Central Terminal "In Signage": 22-by-28 inch poster
- Four (4) 30-second commercials during the Columbus Day Parade broadcast
- Four (4) page Four-Color Fold Out Insert in the Gala Souvenir Journal
- Two (2) tables at the Annual Gala Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel*
- $150,000.00 - 4 Star Sponsor
- Grand Central Terminal 925-square feet of exhibition space
- Sponsor listing and credit on an 8-by-24 foot banner hung in Grand Central Terminal
- Sponsor credit on "In Signage": 22-by-28 inch poster displayed in locations throughout Grand Central Terminal
- Three (3) 30-second commercials during the Columbus Day Parade broadcast
- Four-Color Page in the Gala Souvenir Journal
- Six (6) tickets for the Annual Gala Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria*
- $100,000.00 - 3 Star Sponsor
- Grand Central Terminal 460-square feet of exhibition space
- Sponsor listing and credit on an 8-by-24 foot banner hung in Grand Central Terminal
- Two (2) 30-second commercials during the Columbus Day Parade broadcast
- Four-Color Page in the Gala Souvenir Journal
- Four (4) tickets for the annual Gala Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria*
- $75,000.00 - 2 Star Sponsor
- Grand Central Terminal 330-square feet of exhibition space
- Sponsor listing and credit on an 8-by-24 foot banner hung in Grand Central Terminal
- One (1) 30-second commercial during the Columbus Day Parade broadcast
- Four-Color Page in the Gala Souvenir Journal
- Two (2) tickets for the Annual Gala Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria*
- $50,000.00 - Star Sponsor
- Grand Central Terminal 200-square feet of exhibition space
- One (1) 30-second commercial during the Columbus Day Parade broadcast
- Four-Color Page in the Gala Souvenir Journal
- Two (2) tickets for the Annual Gala Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria*
- Private sponsor and media reception in Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall
- NYC Mayor’s Italian Heritage Month Reception at Gracie Mansion, hosted by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
- Entry to St. Patrick’s Cathedral mass on the day of the Parade
- Parade Grandstand and Luncheon at the Columbus Citizens Foundation townhouse
- A full page ad in the Columbus Day Parade Program
- Company logo and hyperlink on Foundation website
Additional Items:
- $10,000.00 - Table at the Annual Gala Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
- $1,000.00 - Individual Seats
All proceeds benefit students of Italian descent through the general scholarship fund. To find out more about the benefits of sponsorship, please visit our sponsorship opportunities and testimonials page. To become a sponsor, click here!
For more information please contact Marianna Toglia, Marketing Coordinator at 212-249-9923 or email mtoglia@columbuscitizens.org.

