Sponsor Registration

Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) strives to expand its programs and offerings to the communityevery year. We hope you will be able to take part in the 2021Metro East Pride Fest and experience,first-hand,the pride we take in supporting our community.It is our mission to be a viable and visible part of the Metro East area and offer support and education to the LGBTQIA community.

In order to meet our goal and continue with our vision, we rely on the generosity of businesses and individuals for financialsupport. Without the assistance of community-minded individuals like you, we would not be able to serve and assist those in our community and host the annual Metro East PrideFest in downtown Belleville.

As we prepare for the 132Annual Metro East PrideFeston Saturday, October 2, 2021, we ask for your continued support. This yearis sure to be the biggest and best festival yet.After last year’s successful event, we are expecting over 15,000 people at this year’s Pride Fest. We hope we can count on you as a sponsor. Your generosity will definitely help make a difference in our community. Please note donations to 501(c)(3) organizations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

There are many levels of corporate sponsorship levels and all are important. If there’s something you have in mind that’s not listed, please feel free to contact us to discuss Event Exclusive sponsorship opportunities.


Sponsors must submit a high-resolution copy of company logo. Illustrator / vector format preferred.

ALL COVID-19 MITIGATIONS IN EFFECT AT TIME OF EVENT, AS SET FORTH BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, MUST BE FOLLOWED

Contributing Sponsor – Up to $249 Bronze Sponsor - $250 Silver Sponsor - $500 Gold Sponsor- $1,000 High Heel Drag Race ● MEPSI Drag Show ● Volunteer Shirts Cooling Tent ● Golf Carts
  • Name Placement: Company name on back of T-shirt, Pride Fest website, flyers, parade handouts and festival banner
  • Web: Name on Sponsor page
  • Name Placement: Company name on back of T-shirt, Pride Fest website, flyers, parade handouts and festival banner
  • Web: Name on Sponsor page
  • 10x10 vendor booth
  • Name Placement: Company name on back of T-shirt, Pride Fest website, flyers, parade handouts and festival banner
  • Web: Name and link to company website on Sponsor page
  • PrideFest Announcement (1)
  • 10x10 vendor booth
  • Logo Placement: Logo on back of T-shirt, Pride Fest website, flyers, parade handouts and main stage banner
  • Web: Logo and link to company website on Sponsor page
  • Pride Fest Announcements (2)
  • 10x10 vendor booth
  • Media coverage by various media outlets
Rainbow Sponsor - $2,000 Headline Band ● Kids Zone ● VIP Tent Ashton Winter Teen Pride Sponsor - $3,500 Presenting Sponsor - $5,000+
  • Area Naming Rights
  • Billing on all marketing materials
  • Logo Placement: Logo on Event Exclusive signage, back of T-shirt, Pride Fest website, flyers, parade handouts and main stage banner
  • Web: Logo and link to company website on Sponsor page
  • PrideFest Announcements (3)
  • 10x20 vendor booth
  • Media coverage by various media outlets
  • Naming Rights for Teen Pride Stage
  • Billing on all marketing materials
  • Logo Placement: Headline logo on Teen Pride Stage, back of T-shirt, Pride Fest website, flyers, parade handouts and main stage banner
  • Web: Logo and link to company website on Sponsor page
  • PrideFest Announcements (5)
  • 10x20 vendor booth including tent, tables and chairs, if requested
  • Media coverage by various media outlets
  • Presenting Sponsor of 2021 Pride Fest
  • Top Billing on all marketing materials, Radio and TV ads
  • Logo Placement: Headline Logo on Main Stage, back of T-shirt, Pride Fest website, flyers, parade handouts and main stage banner
  • Web: Logo and link to company website on Sponsor page
  • PrideFest Announcements (6)
  • 10x20 vendor booth including tent, tables and chairs, if requested
  • Media coverage by various media outlets