Wichita Pride, Inc. is thrilled to announce our annual Pride festival, a celebration built around a vibrant, community-chosen theme that reflects the spirit of our city and the LGBTQ+ community.
Following its successful move, the signature Pride Parade and Festival will be held on a Saturday in late June. This consolidated schedule aims to maximize community participation and celebration at our festival location.
The major festivities traditionally include:
– Friday: Opening Night Show
– Saturday: Pride Parade and Festival
– Saturday: Closing Show
In addition to the main festival weekend, we’re committed to hosting year-round activities across the community to promote unity and pride, such as our annual unity march, family picnic, teen skate party, Pridegrass film festival, and more!
To make our Pride celebration a success, we seek your support through sponsorship. We offer multiple sponsorship tiers to fit various levels of commitment and community investment.
Additionally, we’re actively seeking a Presenting Sponsor each year. If this exclusive, top-tier sponsorship interests you, please contact our Director of Fundraising directly to discuss further at fundraising2@wichitapride.org. Your support of Wichita Pride exemplifies a commitment to community, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Together, we can create a space where everyone feels free to be themselves and celebrate.
Sponsorship includes brand visibility across one or more Pride events. Sponsor-supplied banners will be prominently displayed at sponsored events. All sponsors receive recognition in our media and press releases, including on our website, in print, and across social media channels.
Higher sponsorship tiers include benefits such as complimentary parade entries, promotional items, ad space in the official Pride Guide, and exhibitor space at the festival. Please see the table below for an overview of our standard sponsorship levels and benefits.
| $10,000 | $5,000 | $3,000 | $1,500 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complimentary Parade Entry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (Vehicle Entry Addt’l) |
| Complimentary Buttons | 50 | 50 | 30 | 15 |
| Website, Print, Social Media Recognition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ads in Digital Pride Guide | 2 Full Pages | 2 Full Pages | 1 Full Page | 1/2 Page |
| Booth Space at Festival | 10’ x 20’ | 10’ x 20’ | 10’ x 10’ | 10’ x 10’ |
| Speaking Opportunities | ✓ |
Note: Specific benefits and event dates are confirmed annually. All sponsorship packages are subject to annual review, and final benefits will be detailed in the official sponsor agreement for the given year.
