Freedom & FireworksFestival

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1 Mayor steven m. fulop & the city of jersey city present Freedom & FireworksFestival 4 th of july 2018 Sponsor Packet

2 Event Overview Mayor Steven M. Fulop is proud to bring back the Jersey City Freedom & Fireworks Festival for the fifth year. The all-day event draws more than 150,000 revelers from all across the region. This Independence Day celebration is the largest in the state, boasting live music, activities and fare for families of all sizes.» Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018.» Time: 12 to 10 PM.» Location: Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ; with easy access to the PATH, Light Rail and New York Waterway.» Amenities: Sweeping views of the Hudson River waterfront & New York City. Stunning illuminations of color and fanfare over the River by the legendary Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. Live music on two stages featuring more than a dozen bands, including an exciting headliner (TBD). Carnival rides & family activities. More than two dozen food trucks and stands, plus an outdoor cocktail lounge / beer garden.

3 2017 Highlights Music: 16 bands on two stages Headliner: Kool & the Gang New Location: Exchange Place food: 26 food & drink vendors Kid s Zone: 12 carnival rides + activities Beer Garden: Presented by Local restaurant, South House NOTE: The th Annual Jersey City Freedom & Fireworks Festival is in development. Performances, activities and food/drink vendors are TBD. Event elements are subject to change. (Presentation updated January 2, 2018.)

4 2017 Highlights Fireworks Extravaganza: A breathtaking pyrotechnic display by Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. was performed from a barge in the Hudson River. Grucci is known as the First Family of Fireworks and holds the Guinness World Record for the largest fireworks display ever recorded. The 4 th of July fireworks display is choreographed to music, which Festival attendees can download via a smart phone app.

5 2018 Sponsorship Opportunities Gain exposure among tens of thousands of New Jersey residents during the high-profile Freedom & Fireworks Festival. Jersey City will work with sponsors to customize unique sponsor experiences leading up to and during the Festival IN ORDER TO MAZIMIZE BRANDING. Partnerships with Presenting, Major and Friend-level sponsors will be tailored to enhance marketing for your organization among the public with unique branding opportunities such as:» TRANSPORTATION Shuttles Ferries & water taxis Bicycles Electric golf carts» EXPERIENCES Outdoor beer garden / cocktail lounge Air-conditioned dignitary lounge Charging stations Family fun center Hammock oasis Cooling tents And more!

6 2018 Sponsorship Tiers Presenting $100,000 major $50,000 friend $25,000 Presenting Partner Designation Stage Presence Main Stage Hospitality Tent Carnival Stage Logo on Collateral 1 st Tier 2 nd Tier 3 rd Tier Logo & Hotlink on Event Website Mention in Press Release Social media Promotion On-site Signage Custom Event / Experience NOTE: The th Annual Jersey City Freedom & Fireworks Festival is in development. Event elements are subject to change. (Presentation updated January 2, 2018.)

7 2018 Stages & Tents established and up-and-coming talent alike showcase exciting, high-energy performances during the Festival. The Main Stage is the front-and-center location for bands and Mayor Fulop s Independence Day speech to the crowd. The Carnival stage also features music and dance performances. Both stages are available for sponsorship, which includes logo placement. The Hospitality Tent is a special area where the Mayor, Council Members and other City and State dignitaries gather to enjoy the day s festivities. This location is also available for sponsorship, which may include customized branding experiences, such as a cooling zone, etc.

8 Jersey City Population Demographics A close neighbor to the largest city in the country, Jersey City is a true melting pot of cultures and ethnicities. In fact, a 2017 report by WalletHub reported that Jersey City is the most culturally diverse city in the entire country.* Total Population: 264,277** Race & Ethnicity** Multiracial 2% Black 21% Hispanic 30% Other 1% White 22% Asian 24.2% Sources: *2017 s Most & Least Culturally Diverse Cities, 2/22/17; **2015 Data USA;

9 Jersey City Population Demographics Gender* Median Household Income: $63,227* Male 50% Female 50% Median Age: 33.7* Number of Persons per Household: 2.6* Sources: *Census Reporter, 2016; 70% of the Population is Between 18 & 64

10 Contact Be a part of the largest Independence Day Celebration in New Jersey and partner with Jersey City s Fifth Annual Freedom & Fireworks Festival. To learn more, contact the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation at: P: E: fbaron@jcedc.org