Sponsor the Downtown Gilroy Holiday Festival & Parade

2026 Presenting Partner

Performance Foodservice

December 5, 2026 at 3pm

Help us light up downtown Gilroy this holiday season. Every sponsorship keeps our community celebration free and festive — and puts your business in front of thousands of neighbors, shoppers, and visitors.

More than a logo on a banner, this is a chance to stand with your neighbors and help give Gilroy a holiday tradition worth coming back to year after year.

Performance Foodservice

SOLD OUT! $3,500 CHILLROY SPONSOR

PRESENTING PARTNER

Our top-tier presenting partner — the most visible level at the festival.

• Premier, top-billing logo on the Parade Sponsor banner
• Largest logo on the Festival banner and across all social media
• Named presenting partner in every promotion — press releases, e-newsletters, and the event website
12 premium reserved VIP seats — your own block in the North Pole VIP area for your team, clients, and guests
• Stage recognition before and during the parade
• Complimentary parade entry with named announcement


$2,500 NORTH POLE VIP SPONSOR

Put your name on the premium reserved viewing area along the route.

• Naming rights to the North Pole VIP area — name & logo on the on-site banner and area signage
8 reserved seats in the North Pole VIP area for your team, clients, and guests
• Prominent logo on the Parade Sponsor banner and Festival banner
• Logo across social media and on the event website
• Stage recognition, named announcement, and complimentary parade entry


$2,000 SANTA’S VILLAGE SPONSOR

Name the busiest family stop of the day — “Santa’s Village, presented by your business.”

• Naming rights to Santa’s Village, where families line up to meet Santa and take photos
• Logo signage on-site at the village and the photo area
4 reserved VIP seats for your guests along the parade route
• Prominent logo on the Parade & Festival banners and social media
• Logo on the event website
• Stage recognition, named announcement, and complimentary parade entry


$2,000 COMMUNITY TREE SPONSOR

Anchor the moment the whole crowd waits for — the tree lighting.

• Logo displayed at the Community Tree throughout the season
• Recognized as the Tree Lighting sponsor from the stage at the ceremony
4 reserved VIP seats for your guests along the parade route
• Prominent logo on the Parade & Festival banners and social media
• Logo on the event website
• Complimentary parade entry with named announcement


SOLD $1,500 SOUTH POLE VIP AREA SPONSOR

GUEST-HOSTING LEVEL

A reserved spot your guests cannot get for free — prime, named, and held just for you.

• Naming rights to the South Pole VIP area: a roped-off section in a prime location, with your name and logo on the signage
6 guaranteed reserved seats to host clients, employees, family, and guests
• Logo on the Parade & Festival banners and social media
• Logo on the event website
• Stage recognition, named announcement, and complimentary parade entry

Make it yours: Add a branded tent, table, refreshments, or extra reserved seating to turn your area into a client-hosting space. Ask about à la carte enhancements.


$1,500 HOLIDAY FESTIVAL CHAMPION

Maximum visibility across every banner and channel.

• Prominent logo on the Parade Sponsor banner and Festival banner
• Logo across social media and on the event website
• Named announcement during the parade
• Complimentary parade entry


$1,000 STAR OF LIGHT

HOLIDAY MAGIC

Strong, mid-level recognition across the festival.

• Logo on the Parade Sponsor banner and Festival banner
• Logo on social media and the event website
• Named announcement during the parade
• Complimentary parade entry


$500 GLAD TIDINGS LEVEL

• Logo on the Festival banner, social media, and Parade Sponsor banner
• Complimentary parade entry with named announcement


$250 GOODWILL LEVEL

• Business name on the Parade Sponsor banner
• Complimentary parade entry

 

Two More Ways to Partner

 

Naming and in-kind opportunities that put your business at the heart of the festival.


$1,500–$2,000 GRINCHVILLE SPONSOR

NEW • NAMING

One of the festival’s most photographed zones — open for naming in 2026.

• Naming rights to the Grinchville activation, with on-site logo signage
• Prominent logo on the Parade & Festival banners and social media
• Logo on the event website and named announcement during the parade
• Complimentary parade entry


IN-KIND MEDIA PARTNERS

Radio and press partners amplify the festival across the region in exchange for top-tier logo placement, on-air mentions, and stage recognition. Contact us to discuss a media trade for 2026.


IN-KIND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

Businesses and organizations that contribute goods, services, equipment, or volunteer support are recognized on the event website and on-site signage. If your business can help in kind, we would love to hear from you.


 

Ready to sponsor?

Reserve your level today — spots are filling for 2026.

To reserve your sponsorship or ask any questions, please reach out to Marci Bracco Cain at info@thebuzzpr.net, call (831) 747-7455 or click on the “Become a Sponsor” button below. Spots fill quickly, so we encourage you to confirm your level early to secure the recognition that comes with it.

Thank you for considering a partnership with us. We are grateful for the businesses that make downtown Gilroy what it is, and we hope to celebrate alongside you this December.

 

Thank you, 2025 Sponsors!

AS OF 11/28/25


2025 Downtown Champions


2025 Chillroy Sponsor


2025 Media Sponsor

2025 North Pole VIP Sponsor

2025 Santa's Village Sponsor

2025 Holiday Magic Sponsor

2025 Christmas Tree Sponsor

2025 South Pole VIP Sponsor

2025 Champion Sponsors

2025 Star of Light Sponsors

Gwyn & Ed
Sauceda

2025 Glad Tidings Sponsors

California
Sport Center

2025 Goodwill Sponsors

Lauri Gray School of Dance

Sourcewise

Morgan Hill Speech

Traviosoz

Powdercoat Shop

Sunbelt Rentals

2025 In-Kind Sponsors

Bill Doherty

Additional Info

Eddie Sauceda gilbillie@aol.com

Amber Atteberry atteberry.ambermichelle@gmail.com

Raul Richard Tovar rauljr@racservicesllc.com