AUBURN HILLS, MI (September 27, 2013) -- Volunteers and sponsors are the heart and soul of the annual Holiday Extravaganza. They make it possible for the parade to step off smoothly and for families to enjoy plenty of smiles and giggles at the WinterFUN Festival.
Help this event continue to spread joy to the young and old alike with a gift of time, talent, skills or money. Plans are already underway for this year’s Holiday Extravaganza, which is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7.
A collaborative effort between the communities of Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford and White Lake and coordinated by the non-profit Greater Pontiac Host Committee, this free, family-oriented event draws thousands to the downtown Pontiac area. Last year, 15,000 people attended the parade and another 2,000 people participated. The WinterFUN Festival activities, held in the morning before the parade, attracted thousands of families.
A community of volunteers is needed to make the event a success. All are invited to join the fun by volunteering before, during or after the parade.
Sponsorship opportunities are perfect for families, co-workers, youth groups and others who want to share joy during the holiday season and give back to their local community.
There are various levels of sponsorship available from a $75 commitment to a $10,000 commitment. These include:
- Costumed character sponsors. Interested individuals, families, companies and organizations are invited sponsor one, two or four characters
- Marching band sponsors
- Horse-drawn vehicle sponsors
- Ice gallery sponsors for live carving, double blocks or single blocks
- Professional parade balloon sponsors
- Art Action sponsors
- Children WinterART sponsors
- Float sponsors
Depending on the level of commitment, the benefits of being a sponsor include having the sponsor’s name announced during the parade, which is taped for local media networks; logos placed on banners or signs; the company listed on printed material; a company logo placed on the Holiday Extravaganza Web site for one year; and a 10x10 space in the sponsorship area.
Sponsors are also listed on the event’s Web site (www.holidayextravaganza.org), which received over 2,000 page clicks last year.
For more information or to register to be a volunteer or sponsor, visit www.holidayextravaganza.org or call (248) 858-8347, ext. 5180.
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