Interested in being a sponsor in 2024? 


Send an email to sleighbellparade@gmail.com if you or your business are interested in becoming a sponsor.

General Sponsorships

"Saint Nicholas" Signature Sponsor: $5,000
  • Logo on Event Print Ads
  • Logo on Business Card Advertising Piece- printed and distributed before Memorial Day
  • Logo in Event Brochure – printed and distributed by July 4
  • Logo on News Advocate Holiday Edition
  • Logo and Link on Festival Website to Your Website
  • On-site Site Banners/Signage
"Mrs. Claus" Premier Sponsor: $2,500
  • Logo on Brochure – printed and distributed by July 4
  • Listing in News Advocate Holiday Edition
  • Link From Festival Website to Your Website
  • On Site Banners/Signage Provided By Your Company/Organization
"Jack Frost" Partner Sponsor: $1,500
  • Brochure Listing
  • Listing in News Advocate Holiday Edition
  • Link From Festival Website to Your Website
  • On Site Signage Provided By Your Company/Organization
"Rudolph" Associate Sponsor: $500
  • Listing in News Advocate Holiday Edition
  • Listing of Your Company/Organization on Website
Sponsor: $100
  • Listing of Your Company/Organization on Website

Parade entry sponsorships

Big Christmas Tree Sponsor: $3,000 (two sponsors at $1,500 each)

(This sponsorship covers the horse and carriage team, along with electricians to move street lights on Maple and River)

  • Walk in the Parade with Business Banner
  • Business Banner Placed by Tree for One Week After the Parade
  • Brochure, MNA Holiday Edition Booklet and Website Listing 
Santa's Headquarters: $1,000 (two sponsors)

(this sponsorship covers the cost for Santa for 3 weekends in December and holiday decorations for Manistee Inn and Marina)

  • Brochure
  • Manistee News-Advocate Holiday Edition Booklet
  • Website Listing 

 

Nutcracker Large Balloon: $3,000 (two to three sponsors)
  • Brochure
  • Manistee News-Advocate Holiday Edition Booklet
  • Website Listing 

Gingerbread Large Balloon: $3,000 (two to three sponsors)
  • Brochure
  • Manistee News-Advocate Holiday Edition Booklet
  • Website Listing 
Fireworks: $2,000
  • Brochure
  • Manistee News-Advocate Holiday Edition Booklet
  • Website Listing 
Small Christmas Tree Sponsor: $1,600 (two sponsors)
  • Walk in the Parade with Business Banner
  • Brochure
  • Manistee News-Advocate Holiday Edition Booklet
  • Website Listing 
Santa's Horse and Carriage Team: $1,500

(this sponsorship covers free horse carriage rides from 1-3:45 pm the day of the parade and parade entry)

  • Brochure
  • Manistee News-Advocate Holiday Edition Booklet
  • Website Listing 
Saint Nicholas Horse and Carriage Team: $1,500

(this sponsorship covers free horse and carriage rides from 1-3:45 pm the day of the parade and parade entry)

  • Brochure
  • Manistee News-Advocate Holiday Edition Booklet
  • Website Listing 
Free Wagon Rides: $1,500

(this sponsorship covers free horse and carriage rides from 1-3:45 pm the day of the parade and parade entry)

  • Brochure
  • Manistee News-Advocate Holiday Edition Booklet
  • Website Listing 
Tree Lighting and Christmas Caroling: $1,500

(this sponsorship covers the stage, sound system and lights for the Christmas tree lighting and caroling)

  • Brochure
  • Manistee News-Advocate  Holiday Edition Booklet
  • Website Listing 
Stilt Walker and Magic Show: $1,000

(this sponsorship covers an afternoon magic show during the day of the parade and stilt walker in the parade)

  • Brochure
  • Manistee News-Advocate Holiday Edition Booklet
  • Website

For more information regarding 2024 sponsorships, please email sleighbellparade@gmail.com.