FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pat Dowling, Public Information Officer (843) 280-5612 / pcdowling@nmb.us / www.nmb.us NMB Parks & Recreation Department now accepting Sponsorships for The Great Christmas Light Show North Myrtle Beach, SC, September 14, 2016 The North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting sponsorships (see attached) for The Great Christmas Light Show, a park-wide lighted celebration that is sure to capture the true spirit of the season! The deadline for submitting a completed sponsorship request form is September 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the city s Procurement Office at 1120 Second Avenue South. The drive-through light show runs November 25 through December 30 and features almost 2 million lights festively displayed along a 1.5 mile drive throughout the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. Over 400 magical light displays, some up to 70 feet tall, have been custom made for The Great Christmas Light Show. Visitors will experience 14 enchanting animated figures and holiday scenes where the lights will come to life. After the journey through the light show, everyone may park their cars and visit Santa s Village where they can enjoy hot chocolate and s mores, get an up close look at the lights on the Santa Express Train Ride, stroll along the lighted walking trail, experience the Go Ape lighted tree top adventure, and, of course, meet Santa! For more information about The Great Christmas Light Show, contact Angel Rabon, Parks & Recreation Marketing & Sales Coordinator, at (843) 281-3759 or larabon@nmb.us. Scroll Down for Sponsorship Information And Sponsorship Form
Request for Sponsorships 2016 About The Great Christmas Light Show: The Great Christmas Light Show is a park-wide lighted celebration that is sure to capture the true spirit of the season! The drive through light show will feature almost 2 million lights festively displayed along a 1.5 mile drive throughout the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. Over 400 magical light displays, some up to 70 feet tall, have been custom made for The Great Christmas Light Show. Visitors will experience 14 enchanting animated figures and holiday scenes where the lights will come to life. After the journey through the light show, we invite everyone to park their car and visit Santa s Village where they can enjoy hot chocolate and s mores, get an up close look at the lights on the Santa Express Train Ride, stroll through the lighted walking trail, experience the Go Ape lighted tree top adventure, and, of course, meet Santa! 1
Sponsorship Opportunities The following sponsorship opportunities are available. Requests are to be submitted using the form on Page 4. Requests for sponsorship must be turned into the Procurement Department no later than September 27, 2016 at 10:00 am. Event Sponsor Minimum Accepted: $15,000 Availability: 1 Sponsorship Benefits: Naming Rights branding attached to all event media Company logo and hyperlink on website Complimentary admission for 30 carloads Sign at the entrance and end of show route (provided by the City) Social Media, Marketing & Publicity Sponsorship listed in program given out to every car Allow sponsor to provide approved promotional piece (coupon, postcard) placed in program given to each car Recognition nightly during Santa Village announcements Request for Sponsorship deadline is September 27, 2016 at 10am. Complete the form located on page 4. Sponsorship will be awarded to highest amount. In case of a tie, winner will be chosen by random selection. Presented by: Sponsor 2
Light Display Sponsor Minimum Accepted: $2500 Availability: 6 Sponsorship Package Details: Lighted sponsor sign at display area (provided by the City) Company logo and hyperlink on web site Complimentary admission for 10 carloads Social Media, Marketing & Publicity Sponsorship listed in program given out to every car 6 Display Areas Available: (Please specify on the request form which area you are bidding on) Winter Woodlands: At the beginning of the light show, this display will include several animated animal wildlife scenes including squirrels, bears and owls. Road will be aligned with 10, 20 foot tall lighted trees. Ice Skater/Village: In the Meadow there will be a village display with small town buildings, ice skaters, Santa and reindeer flying over the roof tops, carolers, and a 50 foot tall lighted tree. Train: This light display will feature an animated train traveling through a village. Toyland: In our soccer field area, this display will feature 10 foot tall toys including an animated toy rocket, fire breathing dragon, dump truck, robot, teddy bear and more. Candy Land: This display will feature a candy tree orchard, an animated candy making machine, 70 foot long frog licking candy (tongue extends over the road), and various animated candy pieces. Gingerbread Village: This display will feature gingerbread houses and animated gingerbread characters sliding on slides, playing soccer, and more. Request for Sponsorship deadline is September 27, 2016 at 10am. Complete the form located on page 4. Sponsorship will be awarded to highest amount. In case of a tie, winner will be chosen by random selection. 3
North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex The Great Christmas Light Show Sponsorship Request Form Due by September 27, 2016 @ 10am Sponsor Information Name of Business: Business Address: City: State: Zip Code: Contact Name: Contact Phone: Contact Email: Sponsorships Available Event Sponsor Minimum Total Bid Amount Minimum Length of Bid Event Sponsor $15,000 1 year Light Display Minimum Total Bid Amount Minimum Length of Bid Winter Woodlands $2,500 1 year Meadow Display $2,500 1 year Train $2,500 1 year Toyland $2,500 1 year Candy Land $2,500 1 year Gingerbread Village $2,500 1 year Sponsorship requested (from above list): Total Amount: $ Details: Notes: - Form must be returned to the Procurement Department, 1120 2 nd Ave South by 10am on September 27th. Late requests not accepted. - Must meet minimum details listed in sponsorship packet. - Once awarded, one-half of offered amount is due within 21 days. Remaining balance due November 15, 2016. - Artwork/logos to be provided by sponsor in appropriate format. - Sponsorship will be awarded to highest offeror. In case of tie, winner will be chosen by random selection. - Losing offers will be given first opportunity to sponsor displays not receiving requests. Order to be determined by highest offeror. Signature Authorized Representative Print Name Authorized Bidder Representative Date: Return request forms to: Procurement Department, City of NMB 1120 Second Ave South North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 4