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PARKING

Saturday | August 29, 2026

Location: Chicago St. & Benton St.
Time: 1:00pm | City Square Celebration: 2:30-5:00pm

"Celebrating Black Exellence"

Come one, come all to the Black Joy Parade Joliet! There will be guest appearances , and something for everyone to see.

The City Square Celebration begins immediately following the parade. Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, food,  and more!

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Presenting Sponsor – $15,000

  • Exclusive branding in press releases, printing advertising, and digital campaigns.
  • Premier parade placement.
  • Social media exposure across platforms associated with the Black Joy Parade Joliet.
  • WJOL live interview.
  • Company logo on flyers, banners, and event signage.
  • 14 Days radio advertisement on WWHN Comfortable Radio
  • MC opportunity alongside Black Joy Parade Joliet’s MC.
  • Exclusive recognition from event emcees throughout the event.
  • Professional float in the parade.
  • Designated 10×10 space, a table and 2 chairs during the City Square Celebration.

Exellence Sponsor - $7,500

  • Prominent logo placement on flyers, banners, and event signage.
  • Recognition in press releases and media coverage.
  • Social media exposure across platforms associated with the Black Joy Parade Joliet.
  • Business advertisement on WJOL.
  • 10 Days radio advertisement on WWHN Comfortable Radio 1510AM & 101.5FM.
  • Recognition from event emcees throughout the event.
  • Entry in the parade with your company team or vehicle with prominent parade placement.
  • Designated 10×10 space, a table and 2 chairs during the City Square Celebration.

Heritage Sponsor - $5,000

  • Company logo on flyers, banners, and event signage.
  • Recognition in press releases and media coverage.
  • Social media exposure across platforms associated with the Black Joy Parade Joliet.
  • 7 Days radio advertisement on WWHN Comfortable Radio 1510AM & 101.5FM
  • Recognition as a sponsor on WJOL.
  • Recognition from event emcees throughout the event.
  • Entry in the parade with your company team or vehicle with preferred parade placement.
  • Designated 10×10 space, a table and 2 chairs during the City Square Celebration.

Unity Sponsor - $2,500

  • Company logo on flyers, banners, and event signage.
  • Recognition in press releases and media coverage.
  • Social media exposure across platforms associated with the Black Joy Parade Joliet.
  • 5 Days radio advertisement on WWHN Comfortable Radio 1510AM & 101.5FM.
  • Recognition from event emcees throughout the event.
  • Entry in the parade with your company team or vehicle with preferred parade placement.

Rhythm & Soul Sponsor - $1,000

  • Company logo on flyers, banners, and event signage.
  • Recognition in press releases and media coverage.
  • Social media exposure across platforms associated with the Black Joy Parade Joliet.
  • 5 Days radio advertisement on WWHN Comfortable Radio 1510AM & 101.5FM.
  • Recognition from event emcees throughout the event.
  • Entry in the parade with your company team or vehicle with preferred parade placement.

Impact Builder Sponsor - $500

  • Company logo on flyers, banners, and event signage.
  • Social media exposure across platforms associated with the Black Joy Parade Joliet.
  • 1 Day radio advertisement on WWHN Comfortable Radio 1510AM & 101.5FM.
  • Recognition from event emcees throughout the event.
  • Entry in the parade with your company team or vehicle.
For more information:
Email [email protected]
203 N. Ottawa St., Suite 100, Joliet, IL 60432.
Call 815.774.6067

Kid's Activity Sponsor - $1,250

  • Company logo included in select marketing materials.
  • Recognition in press releases and media coverage.
  • Social media exposure across platforms associated with the Black Joy Parade Joliet.
  • 1 Day radio advertisement on WWHN Comfortable Radio 1510AM & 101.5FM.
  • Booth at the City Square Celebration.
  • Interactive opportunities for kids and families featuring sponsor branding.

Friend of the Parade Sponsor - $500

  • Company logo on flyers, banners, and event signage.
  • Premier location within City Square.
  • Social media exposure across platforms associated with the Black Joy Parade Joliet.
  • Recognition as a sponsor on WWHN Comfortable Radio 1510AM & 101.5FM.
  • Booth at the City Square Celebration.
  • 4 spots available.

Food Truck Vendor - $150

  • All food trucks vendors will be located on Clinton Street in the City Square Celebration area.
  • Food truck vendors must supply their own power source.
  • A valid Will County food permit is required, the food truck vendor must obtain a permit.
  • 4 spots available.

Retail & Resource Vendor - $100

  • Vendors are provided a designated 10×10 space within City Square for their setup.
  • Vendors are responsible for supplying their own table, chairs, table linens.
  • Vendors are responsible for specific equipment or materials needed for their vending space.
  • Vendors will have access to the event space during designated setup and breakdown times.
  • 20 spots available.
For more information:
Email [email protected]
203 N. Ottawa St., Suite 100, Joliet, IL 60432.
Call 815.774.6067
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Visit: 203 N. Ottawa St., Suite 100, Joliet, IL 60432
Call: 815.774.6067