The River Forest Service Club and The River Forest Park District are again partnering to present the annual River Forest Memorial Day Parade.
It is the generosity of many contributors that make this event possible for our community. Contributions are being sought to offset the many expenses that include marching bands, entertainment, staging, public address system, food & beverage, washroom facilities, printing & advertising, etc.
It is worth noting here that the 2007 parade cost more than $17,000 to present.
Most expenses are incurred even if the parade is cancelled or scaled back due to inclement weather.
Contributions can be made by check, or in the form of significant product or service donations. In return for your organization’s support, we offer a variety of publicity opportunities. The level of your contribution, and its timeliness, directly affect the visibility of your business in our pre-parade advertising, the official Parade Program and parade follow-up materials and press releases.
Contributions Levels are:
Premier Sponsor
$2,500 & above
Major Contributor
$1,000 to $2,499
Parade Patron
$500 to $999
Friend of the Parade
$100 to $499
Contributors at the Friend of the Parade level or above may reserve a table at the post-parade Keystone Park celebration to present information about their business or organization.
While contributions of less than $100 are welcome, they will not be published.
In addition to utilizing local media, we will distribute the 2008 Parade Program throughout the village, and will circulate over 2,000 flyers via local schools. Your name will be seen in these materials if you so choose.
Contributions must be received by Monday, April 21, 2008 in order to guarantee that your business or organization’s name will be included in all of these materials.
Do Not Delay – Make your Contribution Today!
Write your check Payable to: River Forest Service Club
And mail it to:
River Forest Service Club
c/o River Forest Park District
401 Thatcher Av.
River Forest, IL 60305
Along with your contribution, please include:
- Organization name
(as it should appear in program & advertizing material.)
- The address where acknowledgment can be mailed.
- If your organization is reserving a table at Keystone Park.
- A Daytime phone number where you can be contacted.