Downtown Sponsorship Opportunities


Are you looking to promote your business Downtown & support local events? We have several exciting opportunities for you to get involved with our upcoming events.

Holi Festival of Colour – June 24, 2023

Holi Festival of Colour is returning to Downtown St. Catharines for a second year!

Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the beginning of spring, also known as the Festival of Colours & Festival of Love. It is a joyous day to come together, celebrate fresh beginnings, love and happiness.

Sponsorship opportunities include:

  • Logo on event material
  • Signage installed adjacent to activity indicating your sponsorship
  • Free Vendor Booth to promote your business to attendees
  • Personalized thank you post after event

Presenting Partner – $4,000

Additional benefits associated with the Presenting Partner package are as follows:

  • Business name precedes event “[Your Business] Holi Festival of Colour”
  • Your logo on all event material
  • Specific social media post as part of Introduction of Event
  • Invited to open event and to bring volunteers on day of
  • Invited to speak for 5 minutes about business
  • Free vendor booth to promote your business to attendees
  • Thank you post after event

Colour Partners – $2,000

Additional benefits associated with the Presenting Partner package are as follows:

  • Options to sponsor colour packets, fabric art, or a mural
  • Signage installed next to installation or colour vending table
  • Social media posts describing your sponsorship
  • Free Vendor Booth to promote your business to attendees
  • Thank you post after event

Entertainment Partners – $1,000

Additional benefits associated with the Presenting Partner package are as follows:

  • Options to sponsor a stage, the DJ, or dance performers
  • Sponsor signage installed adjacent to activity
  • Social media posts describing your sponsorship
  • Free Vendor Booth to promote your business to attendees

View our Holi Sponsorship Deck here

Downtown Block Party – July 14 & 15, 2023

On July 14 & 15 Downtown Block Party returns to the heart of St. Catharines for its 3rd year, this year alongside new partner Davids & DeLaat!

Surrounded by the unique backdrop of scenic Downtown St. Catharines, this free all-ages event features 3 main stages of diverse music, vendors, family games, and activities happening all day long. Enjoy a wide variety of diverse dining and eclectic shopping while dancing through the streets!

Sponsorship opportunities are open with a variety of different ways to be involved.

Sponsorship opportunities include:

  • Logo on event material
  • Signage installed adjacent to activity indicating your sponsorship
  • Free Vendor Booth to promote your business to attendees
  • Personalized thank you post after event

Presenting Partner – Awarded to Davids & DeLaat

Additional benefits associated with the Presenting Partner package are as follows:

  • Business name precedes event “[Your Business] Downtown Block Party”
  • Your Logo on all event material
  • Specific social media posts as part of the Introduction of the Event
  • Invited to open event and to bring volunteers on the day of
  • Invited to share on all three stages for 5 minutes about business
  • Free Vendor Booth to promote your business to attendees

Stage Partner – $2,000

Additional benefits associated with the Stage Partner package are as follows:

  • Signage installed on stage indicating your sponsorship
  • Invited to share on your stage for 5 minutes about business
  • 3 stages available

Activity Partner – $500 – $1,500

Sponsor activities such as:

  • Firepits
  • Corn Hole
  • Bouncy Castle
  • Craft Stations
  • Costumed characters
  • Face painting
  • Aerialist Performance
  • Hockey Zone
  • Photo Booth
  • Plus many more!

View our Sponsorship Deck here.

Contact Brian Gasbarini; Events and Membership Outreach Coordinator, for more information.

Email: events@mydowntown.ca

Phone: 905-685-8424