“You are to be commended for organizing this magnificent annual event in the nation’s capital to honor those who died in service of their country.”-Secretary of State Colin Powell
In a letter of support to James Roberts,President, American Veterans Center





Recipients of the Medal of Honor ride on a
parade float provided by TriWest Healthcare Alliance, one of the parade's generous sponsors.

Huge general public turnout: In 2009, 300,000 people lined Constitution Avenue and the National Mall to honor our heroes who have worn the uniform. We expect the attendance number to increase for 2010.

Television: The parade has been broadcast live on News Channel 8 (Washington, D.C., VA, MD) and the Pentagon Channel to a worldwide audience of nearly 16 millions homes. Television coverage for 2010 will be announced soon.

Full Spectrum Media Exposure: The Parade received over 400+ unique media impressions. The parade received full coverage in a range of media outlets, such as: the NBC Nightly News, CNN, New York Times, The Examiner, Nickelodeon Jr. the Magazine, Washington Post, Washington Times.

More Media Exposure: Parade participants came from round the country, and so dozens of local and regional papers led with above the fold photos and parade coverage; additional exposure was generated online; local and national radio promotion via www.radioamerica.org, our radio partner, was vibrant; and local area television coverage and interviews with key participants was thorough.

VIP Treatment: A VIP Pre-parade lunch for corporate sponsors, elected officials, dignitaries, celebrities, military personnel, and honored guests will be served near the Reviewing Stand, which presents an excellent window for photo opportunities with key VIP’s.

Your Promotional Benefits: By sponsoring a parade float, parade banners, an ad in the parade program or parade balloons, organizations could receive unique and favorable media attention in Washington, DC, and throughout the nation.

Turn-Key Operation: From float design to construction, public relations, advertisement and promotion, and all your logistical needs, our team is fully capable of helping you and your organization achieve your unique objectives as a Parade Sponsor.

A Special Message
from some of our sponsors:

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Great sponsors help to make our nation's parade a success.

 

“We owe a great debt to our veterans because the foundation of our freedom is rooted in their sacrifice. The limitless opportunities we enjoy today are a gift we can never repay…It is with great honor that we extend our support and best wishes for a successful parade.”
-Former U.S. Senators George Allen and John Warner
In a letter of support to James Roberts, President, American Veterans Center

Corporate Sponsor Benefits include:
  1. Sponsor recognition on T.V.
  2. Premier sponsor banner carried in parade and along parade route
  3. Option to Ride (limit 2) in parade— choice of automobile convertibles or classic auto convertibles
  4. Full-page color advertisement on inside or back cover of parade program
  5. Sponsor logo on all print advertising and merchandise— premier positioning
  6. Sponsor logo on parade website— premier positioning, includes link to sponsor website
  7. Mention in pre-and post parade promotional releases— press, online and radio
  8. Remarks made at VIP Reception
  9. Opportunity to place branded item in gift bag for VIP lunch and reviewing stand guests
  10. Numerous photo opportunities with honorary marshals, parade leadership, and other VIPs
  11. Attend pre-parade VIP lunch, joined by Grand and Honorary Marshals, Military VIP’s, celebrities, elected and appointed officials, and foreign dignitaries
  12. Watch the parade with your guests seated on VIP reviewing stand

National Memorial Day Parade – List of Sponsors

2010 Gold Sponsors Coming Soon

2009 Gold Sponsors:

Tri West
U-Haul
The Nation of Kuwait
The Nation of Kuwait
American Airlines

2009 Silver Sponsors:

Fund Raising Strategies
US Army
argon ST
Washington Times
Iron Workers
Lions Club

 
2009 Bronze Sponsors:
 

HBO
Phillips Foundation
Solgiers' Angels

2009 Parade Supporters:

WMAL
Dodge Jones Foundation
Shirley & Banister Public Affairs
Douglas Development
Issa Foundation
American Postal Workers Union
Marriott
Harris Company
Ratheon
Halfaker and Associates
CACI
UBS
Taiwanese Economic and Cultural Representative Office
National Beer Wholesalers Association

 

All sponsorship inquiries contact:

Paul Olivett
Director of Development
The National Memorial Day Parade
C/o The American Veterans Center

1100 N. Glebe Rd. Suite 910
Arlington, VA 22201


P: (703) 302-1012 EXT. 214
F:
(571) 480-4141
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