St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration in the Crosslake area is for the entertainment of residents and visitors. Your Crosslake Area Chamber of Commerce assists an energetic committee made up of local business owners, managers and staff to organize an entire month of fun events which include the 45th Annual Parade, 6th Annual Clover Dash, 8th Annual St. Urho’s Grasshopper Hop, Search for the Lucky Leprechaun & many other events and activities associated with this celebration to promote Crosslake.

The celebration hosts a variety of events each weekend in March and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade sees an estimated 20,000+ people in attendance. We are proud to bring such great exposure to Crosslake and to your business. In recent years, the event has seen substantial growth and gained statewide media exposure! In 2019 we are expecting record crowds as the parade has been voted the Best St. Patrick's Day Celebration in the State!

We need financial support totaling $18,000+ to market, promote, host and enjoy this grand event! To help secure the continued exposure and success of this celebration, please choose a level of sponsorship which will support the event, defray event costs and promote your business to thousands!

2019 PARTICIPATION PACKAGES

March 1, 2019 -March 9, 2019 -

11th Annual Manhattan’s Mrs. Blarney & Mr. Malarkey Pageant 8th Annual St. Urho’s Grasshopper Hop

March 14-16, 2019 - Pot O’ Gold Treasure HuntMarch 16, 2019 -March 16, 2019 -March 22, 2019 -

6th Annual Clover Dash 5K45th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & CelebrationRaffle Ticket Drawing Party

2019 EVENT SCHEDULE

Mark your calendars and share these event dates.

45th Annual Parade begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019

GOLDSPONSOR

SILVERSPONSOR

COPPERSPONSOR

20 AVAILABLE 20 AVAILABLE UNLIMITED

$500 $300 $150

Business name mention in Brainerd Lakes Chamber Swell sent to approximately 2,7000 member representatives.

Business float entered in parade lineup in “Top 20 preferred placement” behind color guard, grand marshal and platinum sponsor.

Business name mention on Hubbard Broadcasting WJJY preceding the event.

Business name mention on R&J Radio – WWWI am live broadcast preceding the event.

Business logo on St. Pats Celebration Facebook page with link to your page or website.

Four complimentary Blinkie buttons

Second Chance opportunity to host post parade Raffle Party (Random Drawing of Gold Sponsors).

Business name on St. Pat’s Parade print advertising purchased (2018 total special inserts in Echo and Northland Press 35,200)

Business name placed on various promotional materials including 1500 fliers distributed community wide

Entrance to preferred parade lineup area in Town Square

2019 SPONSORSHIPS"The Year of the Leprechaun"

Business name placed on Thank you sponsor banner at Chamber Welcome Center during event and 30 days following event

Business name or logo on St. Pat’s Celebration Facebook page with link to your page OR website

Business name featured on Crosslake App

Business name listed in Crosslake Chamber E-newsletter, sent to approx. 500 Chamber member representatives

Business name listed by sponsorship level on the Chamber website

Business float entered in parade lineup in “Top 40 preferred placement” following gold sponsors and preceding general lineup entries.

Business advertisement (8-1/2” x 11” laminate) on the front of a portable restroom on parade route (your design or ours)

PLATINUM Sponsorship - $2,000 (SOLD – ANDY’ S BAR & GRILL, WINE & SPIRITS)Deadline: Nov. 30, 2018 Exclusive opportunity for Crosslake Chamber member businessDeadline: Jan. 1, 2019 Open to all Brainerd Lakes Chamber Member businesses

• Business Logo displayed on 8’ yard banners at Chamber Welcome Center 30+ days prior to event with potential to reach more than 80,000 motorists

• Business logo placed on Thank you sponsor banner at Chamber Welcome Center during event and 30 days following event

• Business logo, with link to your website listed by sponsorship level on the Chamber website

• Business logo listed with link to details in Brained Lakes Chamber E-newsletters, sent to more than 4,000 Chamber member representatives

• Business logo on St. Pat’s Parade print advertising purchased (2018 total special inserts in Echo and Northland Press 35,200)

• Business name mention on more than 30 St. Pat’s Parade radio ads purchased

• Business name featured on R&J Radio – WWWI live broadcast preceding the event.

• Business name featured on Hubbard Broadcasting “Community Focus” radio WJJY program preceding the event.

• Business logo placed on various promotional materials including 1500 fliers distributed community wide

• Business logo featured on St. Pat’s Celebration Facebook page

• Business logo featured on banner leading parade, carried by representatives from your business

• Business logo featured on parade entry display cards (approximately 100)

• Entrance to preferred parade lineup area in Town Square

• Business float leading the parade behind the color guard and officials

• Business logo on 2,500 promotional Blinkie buttons for sale at events and businesses prior to and during event

• Eight complimentary Blinkie buttons

• The Chamber may present the Platinum Sponsor with additional media appearances invitations and we appreciate your willingness to be flexible with short notice.

SPIRIT Sponsorship - $1,000Commitment Date: February 22, 2019

Enjoy all the benefits of Benefits of GOLD level sponsorship PLUS:

• Exclusive opportunity to promote brand at St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Crosslake Town Square via catering license with Crosslake based establishment.

• Sponsor may provide flyers/posters to be branded with Platinum Sponsor Logo and Spirit sponsors choice of beverage logo and Chamber logo.

Banners must be designed and/or approved by Chamber personnel.

• Chamber and Sponsor will promote sponsors brand to establishments as a Blinkie Button Special. Chamber cannot guarantee compliance as this is at the discretion of establishments.

• Chamber will not print competing brands on Chamber produced Blinkie button literature

BREW Sponsorship - $1,000 (SOLD – D&D Beer Co.) Combine this sponsorship with Crosslake Days Brew Sponsor and WinterFest Platinum Sponsor for a three-year contract.

Enjoy all the benefits of Benefits of GOLD level sponsorship PLUS:

• Exclusive opportunity to provide beer vending at St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Crosslake Town Square via catering license with Crosslake based establishment.

• Sponsor must provide and hang 6’ general event banners at (10-11) Chamber establishments in Crosslake on or before February 1, 2019 and provide additional banners for other event needs as

requested by Chamber. Not to exceed 25 banners total.

• All banners may be branded with Platinum Sponsor Logo and Brew sponsors choice of beverage logo and Chamber logo. Banners must be designed and/or approved by Chamber personnel.

• Chamber and Brew Sponsor will promote Brew Sponsors choice of beverage to establishments as a Blinkie Button Special. Chamber cannot guarantee compliance as this is at the discretion of

establishments.

• Chamber will not print competing brands on Chamber produced blinkie button literature.

_____ Gold ($500) _____ Silver ($300) _____ Copper ($150)

Contact:

Company:

Address:

City: State: ZIP:

Phone: Fax:

Email:

Sponsorship Level:

____ Check enclosed(Make payable to Crosslake Chamber of Commerce)

____ Please contact me for credit card information

____ Please invoice me. I am a chamber member.

NOTE: While the Brainerd Lakes Chamber and St. Pat’s Day committee strive to comply with benefits listed, some details of sponsorship may be subject to change.

Sponsorship Deadline: February 22nd, 2019Make checks payable and mail with this agreement to:

Crosslake Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 315, Crosslake, MN 56442

The Crosslake Chamber of Commerce ThanksCommittee Chair:

Laura Stromberg, Stromberg’s Chicks and Game Birds Committee Members:

Matias Latorre, Zorba’s Crosslake; Dawn Maucieri, Maucieri’s Italian Bistro; Crystal Glaser, Whitefish Lodge & Suites;

Melissa Krueger, Hubbard Radio; Heather Jones, Barstock Liquors; Brian Thull, North Country Lawn Care; Brandon Pederson, RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty;

C Bob Heales, Community Member; Cindy Myogeto and Bill Monroe, Crosslake Chamber of Commerce

Questions:Cindy Myogeto - Crosslake Chamber Directorcindy@crosslake.com 218-692-4027

Laura Stromberg - Committee ChairStrombergs Chicks and Game Birdslaura@strombergschickens.com 651-587-7601

The Crosslake Chamber of Commerce a proud partner of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber and theSt. Patrick’s Day Committee reserve the right to make final decisions regarding marketing consistency and event organizational needs.

PLEASE ACCEPT MY SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND PROVIDE MY BUSINESS WITH THE MARKETING BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS LEVEL:

(CHECK ONE) _____ Emerald _____ Brew ($1,000) _____ Spirit ($1,000)