Sponsors - EYC Lights Parade

HELP US LIGHT UP ANNAPOLIS!

Believe it or not, the EYC Lights Parade is an all volunteer event. We’ve pulled it off these last 43 years thanks to the generosity of sponsors and friends that believe in us and the magical night.

Join this great group of friends and be a part of all the good that is the EYC Lights Parade

LEARN ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

To discuss how you can become a part of Annapolis holiday magic,
contact Co-Chief Elf Heather Ersts at lightsparade@eastportyc.org or 443.822.4676.

Platinum Title Sponsor Level • $10,000

Only 1 Available

★ EXCLUSIVE OFFER! Better than Christmas morning! Corporate name included in parade title: Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade Presented by [Your Company’s Name]

★ Exclusive: Your Company’s Name as title sponsor on the collectible parade poster

★ Exclusive: Your Company’s Name as title sponsor on sponsorship parade poster distributed and hung in Annapolis businesses weeks before the parade

★ 6 tickets to Artist’s Reception, Lights Parade Brunch, and Skippers’ Appreciation Party

★ 6 spots on the Judges’ Boat the night of the parade

★ Recognition in all EYC Lights Parade press releases and interviews generated by EYC to media outlets including radio, magazine, newspaper, and social media

★ Your Company’s banner (if provided) at Eastport Yacht Club during November & December

★ Your Company’s banner (if provided) at Artist’s Reception, Skippers’ Meeting, Lights Parade Brunch, and Skippers’ Appreciation Party

★ Your Company’s banner (if provided) on a parade boat

★ Your Company’s logo with links on the EYC Lights Parade and Eastport Yacht Club websites

Gold Sponsor Level • $7,500

★ Your Company’s logo on the sponsorship parade poster distributed and hung in Annapolis businesses weeks before the parade

★ 4 tickets to Artist’s Reception, Lights Parade Brunch, and Skippers’ Appreciation Party

★ 4 spots on the Judges’ Boat the night of the parade

★ Recognition in EYC Lights Parade press releases and interviews generated by EYC to media outlets including radio, magazine, newspaper, and social media

★ Your Company’s banner (if provided) at Eastport Yacht Club during November & December

★ Your Company’s banner (if provided) at Artist’s Reception, Skippers’ Meeting, Lights Parade Brunch, and Skippers’ Appreciation Party

★ Your Company’s logo with links on the EYC Lights Parade and Eastport Yacht Club websites

Silver Sponsor Level • $5,000

★ Your Company’s logo on the sponsorship parade poster distributed and hung in Annapolis businesses weeks before the parade

★ 2 tickets to Artist’s Reception, Lights Parade Brunch, and Skippers’ Appreciation Party

★ 2 spots on the Judges’ Boat the night of the parade

★ Recognition in EYC Lights Parade press releases and interviews generated by EYC to media outlets including radio, magazine, newspaper, and social media

★ Your Company’s banner (if provided) at Eastport Yacht Club during November & December

★ Your Company’s banner (if provided) at Artist’s Reception, Skippers’ Meeting, Lights Parade Brunch, and Skippers’ Appreciation Party

★ Your Company’s logo with links on the EYC Lights Parade and Eastport Yacht Club websites

Bronze Sponsor Level • $2,500

★ Your Company’s logo on the sponsorship parade poster distributed and hung in Annapolis businesses weeks before the parade

★ 2 tickets to Artist’s Reception, Lights Parade Brunch, and Skippers’ Appreciation Party

★ Recognition in EYC Lights Parade social media

★ Your Company’s banner (if provided) at Artist’s Reception, Skippers’ Meeting, Lights Parade Brunch, and Skippers’ Appreciation Party

★ Your Company’s logo with links on the EYC Lights Parade and Eastport Yacht Club websites

Red Ribbon Sponsor Level • $1,000

★ 1 ticket to Artist’s Reception, Lights Parade Brunch, and Skippers’ Appreciation Party

★ Recognition in EYC Lights Parade social media

★ Your Company’s logo with links on the EYC Lights Parade and Eastport Yacht Club websites

Lights Parade ELF

The EYC Lights Parade is a community-supported event and we welcome in-kind supporters. Connect with us to find out how you can become a Lights Parade Elf.

★ Recognition in EYC Lights Parade social media

★ Your Company’s logo with links on the EYC Lights Parade and Eastport Yacht Club websites

The Sam Sheeder
Scholarship Fund

The Sam Sheeder Scholarship Fund honors the life and spirit of Sam Sheeder – a young man who loved the water and embodied resilience, kindness, and adventure. Sam faced challenges in life, yet his determination and heart touched everyone who knew him. His story is an inspiration about overcoming adversity, second chances and how support from others can be life changing.

This new fund will become part of EYC Foundation’s existing Marine & Maritime Scholarship Program that currently awards $4000/school year to trade school and college students pursuing careers in the marine and maritime world. This fund seeks to support students that embody Sam’s spirit and may need help pursuing their dreams.

Sam was the beloved son and stepson of EYC members, Frank and Nancy Sheeder that were honored to serve as Chairs of the 2025 Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade. They invite you to join them in celebrating Sam’s life by supporting this scholarship fund that will help turn challenges into opportunities and keep Sam’s legacy alive in the community and on the water.