The Fourth of July is a little less than two months away, and the all-volunteer committee needs a little help from their friends.
They are always happy to have more hands and bodies help out with all the activities that make Wake Forest’s celebration special, but they need monetary help as well. As Chairman Rob Mitchell said in a letter this week, “With the costs of putting on such a high quality event continuously rising, we need your support now, more than ever! Please consider being a part of this special celebration by helping to sponsor our 2017 Celebration with a donation. Your contribution will help put smiles on the faces of thousands of children and adults alike.”
Mitchell noted: “When the Town of Wake Forest asked residents to define what gives our community its small town character, they identified our Fourth of July Celebration as one of the things that make Wake Forest the charming small town that it is.
The Wake Forest Fourth of July celebration continues to be one of the best fireworks displays in the state of North Carolina, and one of the most successful events of its type in the Southeast. As we begin planning for our 44th annual Fourth of July Celebration, we once again turn to our community for much needed support of this unique family celebration of our nation’s birthday.”
The stadium show and fireworks display in Trentini Stadium on the Wake Forest High School campus is usually the evening of July 3 while the children’s parade on North Main Street and Art in the Park and Games in the Park (Holding Park) are on the day itself, July 4.
Mitchell is asking individuals and businesses to help sponsor the 2017 celebration. You can donate any amount, but he also has several levels of contribution.
$15,000 Exclusive sponsorship of the Fireworks Show. (Business name in newspaper advertisements, in the program and 50 tickets to the Fireworks Show)
$ 5,000 Exclusive sponsorship of Live Music Show. (Business name in newspaper advertisements, in the program and 25 tickets to the Fireworks Show)
$ 1,000 Major Patron. (Business name in all advertising, in the program and 10 tickets to the Fireworks Show)
$ 500 Patron (Business name in newspaper advertising, in the program and 5 tickets to the Fireworks Show)
$ 200 Sponsor (Business name in the program and 2 tickets to the Fireworks Show)
$_____ Name your amount. All gifts will be appreciated
All contributions are used exclusively for Fireworks/Stadium Show, Children’s Parade and Art/Games in the park. A confirmation of your donation will be mailed to you.
Sponsorship deadline is June 1, 2017. Please contact Rob Mitchell at (919) 925-0375 or via email at WFJuly4th@aol.com if you have any questions.
