Parade Sponsorship:
On March 17, 2026, Mardi Gras day, the Portland Mardi Gras Parade rolls down Mississippi Avenue. The parade is a free, family-friendly event eagerly awaited by Portlanders who love Mardi Gras and Carnival customs.
Gold Sponsor ($500):
- Logo on website, social media, newsletter mentions
- Printed table tents and poster
- Press release mentions
Purple Contributor ($300)
- Logo on website, social media, newsletter mentions
- Press release mentions
Green Supporter ($100):
- Business name on website
Payment Options – Please include identifying information with your payment!
- Venmo: Please pay with this easy online link (Mysti Krewe/ Brenda Docken) @MystiKrewe
- Check: Mail check to MKON Parade Sponsorship, 2718 NE 91st, Vancouver WA 98665-9572
- Invoice: If you need an invoice, email: volunteerbridget@gmail.com.
NEW THIS YEAR! We are a tax-deductible organization! Your generous donation to the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus is now recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, tax ID #33-4956999. Your full contribution may be tax-deductible as provided by law.
Our fabulous Portland Mardi Gras Parade is free, which requires us to ask for sponsorship funding, and we want to make that partnership work well for your businesses. Sponsors are promoted through advertising in event news sites, online social sharing, and direct email marketing. Sponsor logos are also included on posters, postcards, news releases, websites, linked in social media posts, TV and radio mentions.
Funding allows us to pay bands and performance groups who bring their professional level merriment to further the cultural experience. We have expanded our contributions to include local community groups and provide small stipends. Other expenses are insurance, permits, flagging, parade throws, and post-parade clean up.
All kinds of people come out for the Portland Mardi Gras Parade, even in cold weather. Live music draws crowds indoors before and after the parade, and many days before to get ready for Portland’s Mardi Gras!