71st Rutherford Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade

This will be the 71st time (Since 1952) the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade will kickoff the Rutherford holiday season. Last year was a great success and we plan on this year being even better. The Parade will begin with a kickoff celebration on Rutherford’s West-End, near Blue Foundry Bank on Union Ave. The parade will travel up Union, right on Chestnut, left on Ames, and right on Park Ave. Ending at the Rutherford Public Library and Holiday Tree.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2023 GRAND MARSHAL “THE RUTHERFORD VOLUNTEER FIRST-AID AMBULANCE CORPS”.

Like all of the years before, Rutherford Chamber members can enter their business or nonprofit organization to march in the parade or decorate a vehicle to drive in the parade. Of course we will also have a best in show (best decorated, etc) competition for businesses and nonprofit members. To march and to compete is simple. Just contact us at (rutherfordchamberofcommerce@gmail.com) – (Attention March In Parade) if you haven’t already registered. Parade entry deadline is November 15th.

“ATTENTION MEMBERS WITH CHILDREN” Those of you with children have first dibbs this year to allow your child receive the special honor of riding the Trackless Train for the entire parade. The train can hold up to 14 children. Parents must walk along side with the train for the duration of the parade. This is a first come, first serve offer. All members who wish to take advantage of this offer must contact us by Wednesday November 8th by email at (rutherfordchamberofcommerce@gmail.com) (Attention Ride The Train)

Sponsorship Opportunities:

1. Digital Holiday Journal Sponsor:  Full Page $150 – Half Page $100

For details and to order an ad in the Holiday Journal, please see the attached (Holiday Parade Journal Sponsor Form)

Checks can be made payable to (Rutherford Chamber of Commerce) and mailed to PO BOX 216, Rutherford NJ 07070 : Attn: Ad Journal

Or pay online at (rcoc.rutherfordnj.town)

Please send all art work to Maria Johnson at (mariajj2001@hotmail.com) Maria can create your ad for you if needed.

Note: If you choose to use the same ad a last year please specify on the form.

Note: Please see the attached holiday journal from last year for an idea of how the journal works and what it looks like.

Note: Journal ad deadline is November 15th

2. Parade Sponsor: $500

includes full page journal ad, logo on flyers, posters, social media, and website. Social media business highlights. Business recognition at parade kickoff.

3. West-End Kickoff Table Sponsor: $100 Includes table location within the West-End Kickoff Festivities. Note: Table sponsors must provide own table and bunting.

4. Event/Float Sponsor: $3500

Includes full page journal ad, logo on flyers, posters, social media, and website. Social media business spotlight and writeup. Table location within the West-End Kickoff Festivities and at the Winter Festival in Lincoln Park to follow the end      of parade and holiday tree lighting. Multiple business recognition shootouts at kickoff and parade ending review stand.  Large parade float, fully decorated with holiday decorations, company branding, and music. Up to 20 people can ride        on the float. Note: Table sponsors must provide own table and bunting.

Please contact us with any questions at (rutherfordchamberofcommerce@gmail.com)

PLEASE GIVE A BIG SHOUTOUT TO OUR FIRST EVENT SPONSOR AND GRAND MARSHAL FLOAT SPONSOR “ALL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP” THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!