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SPONSORS

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 42 years thanks to the generosity of sponsors and friends that believe in us and the magical night. 

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This year we are thrilled to donate parade proceeds to EYC Foundation. EYCF inspires and supports hundreds of local diverse and underrepresented youth through annual programs like STEM on the Water for 5th graders, a high school Marine & Maritime Career Expo, Marine & Maritime Scholarships to trade schools and colleges, and Junior Sailing Scholarships for 8 – 13 year olds. 

Learn all about their good work at EYCFoundation.org

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2024 Sparkling EYCF Moments

When you or your company pledge to be a Lights Parade sponsor, you help us light up Annapolis for one sparking night in front of tens of thousands of happy people AND help the Foundation support today’s youth in life-changing ways.

BIG THANKS to our 2025 Sponsors!

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Annapolis Restaurant Group

Three delicious locally owned eateries, plus Positano opening in 2026

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

 

Don’t see the perfect thing? Reach out to us and and we’ll work with you to customize a package that is the perfect fit, lightsparade@eastportyc.org

PLATINUM SPARKLER - $25,000

  • Company logo with “Thanks to” on Lights Parade banner
  • Company logo on Lights Parade posters throughout historic district
  • Name/company listing with logo and link to your website on the Lights Parade website
  • Name/company listing with logo and link to your website on the EYC Foundation website
  • “Thanks to” mention in all Lights Parade press releases
  • “Thanks to” mention on Lights Parade, EYC and EYC Foundation social media
  • You and a guest are a parade judge on the judge’s boat on parade night
  • 2 seats on the VIP boat on parade night
  • VIP table for 4 at EYC on parade night
  • 2 Lights Parade 1/4 zip pullovers
  • 2 Lights Parade Blankets

GOLD STAR - $10,000

  • Company logo on Lights Parade posters throughout historic district
  • Name/company listing with logo and link to your website on the Lights Parade website
  • Name/company listing with logo and link to your website on the EYC Foundation website
  • “Thanks to” mention in all Lights Parade press releases
  • “Thanks to” mention on Lights Parade, EYC and EYC Foundation social media 
  • 2 seats on the VIP boat on parade night 
  • 2 Lights Parade 1/4 zip pullovers 
  • Lights Parade Blanket
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SILVER BELL - $2500

  • Name/company listing with logo and link to your website on the Lights Parade website
  • “Thanks to” mention on Lights Parade, EYC and EYC Foundation social media 
  • 2 Lights Parade long sleeve t-shirts
  • Lights Parade Blanket

RED RIBBON - $1000

  • Name/company listing with link to your website on the Lights Parade website
  • Lights Parade long sleeve t-shirt

If you love the parade and the the EYC Foundation cause, but aren’t up for the sponsorship thing, consider being a ‘Friend of the Parade’. Choose the donation amount that works for you. Every little bit helps the sparkle AND local kids.

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I LOVE EYC LP!

Choose Your Donation Amount

  • Listing on the Lights Parade website
  • “I Helped Light Up Annapolis!” button 

We also welcome in-kind supporters. The Lights Parade production is full of ways you can help us light up Annapolis. Drop us a note to get the conversation started.

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IN-KIND

Let us know how you would like to help

  • Listing on the Lights Parade website
  • “I Helped Light Up Annapolis!” button 

The Sam Sheeder
Scholarship Fund

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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 are honored to serve as Chairs of this year’s 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. 

DONATE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND