Sponsor the 2026 Peoria's Miss & Mister Juneteenth Pageant Celebration

The Opportunity

More Than a Pageant.
A Movement.

The 2026 Peoria's Miss & Mister Juneteenth Pageant Celebration is a youth leadership and cultural heritage program crowning five titleholders: Little Miss Juneteenth, Miss Teen Juneteenth, Mister Juneteenth, Miss Juneteenth, and Mrs. Juneteenth. These ambassadors carry your brand into the community — all year long. Our fundraising goal is $7,000, covering the venue, staff, talent, crowns, sashes, awards, and prize packages. This isn't a one-night event. It's a partnership that works for you 365 days a year.

Authentic DEI Investment

Juneteenth is federally recognized. Supporting Miss Juneteenth Illinois signals genuine, community-rooted DEI commitment — not performative optics. This is the real thing.

Multi-Platform Brand Exposure

Your brand appears on stage, on social media, in parade coverage, in press releases, and across our titleholders' digital presence — well beyond a single event night.

Access to a Culturally Engaged Audience

Our audience spans families, civic leaders, elected officials, educators, and an active social media following — exactly the consumer base that rewards brands who show up.

Illinois Statewide Expansion

In 2026, Miss Juneteenth is expanding to multiple Illinois cities with a culminating statewide title competition. Sponsors enter at the ground floor of a growing, scalable platform.

Leadership Pipeline Support

Every dollar invested goes directly toward programming that elevates young Black women and youth — scholarships, mentorship, and civic engagement. That's a story worth telling.

A Royal Court That Activates for You

The Miss & Mister Juneteenth Royal Court are trained ambassadors. They can appear at your events, post on your behalf, and engage your customers with grace and purpose.

Investment Tiers

Choose Your
Crown Level

We are seeking both short-term event partners and long-term brand relationships built on shared values. Whether you're looking to make an impact this Juneteenth season or establish a recurring presence in Peoria's cultural landscape, there is a partnership level designed for you. We will not let the right partner walk away — custom packages are always available.

Overall Presenting Partner — 2026

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Title / Presenting Sponsor

Crown Sponsor

$7,000

Event titled in your name: "[Your Brand] Presents the 2026 Peoria's Miss & Mister Juneteenth Pageant Celebration"
Premier logo placement on stage backdrop, all signage, and printed programs
Dedicated on-stage commercial moment during the live show
Your brand on ALL five Royal Court sashes worn at every public appearance throughout their reign
5 VIP reserved seats with on-stage sponsor recognition
Named Presenting Partner in every press release, media pitch, and broadcast interview
Featured branding on the Royal Court's entry in the 3rd Annual Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade — seen by 5,000+ Downtown Peoria spectators
Premier brand activation booth at the Juneteenth Festival — Downtown Peoria Riverfront — estimated 10,000 attendees
Title card on ALL social media content posted during the reign — reaching 20,000+ online
Pageant replay airs on social media during Juneteenth weekend — your brand featured throughout
Up to 3 titleholder ambassador appearances at your business or events
Optional: professional video campaign with the Royal Court, shot by Bee Squared Productions, including drone footage for your marketing use
Long-term partnership priority — first right of renewal for 2027

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Premier Partner

Queen Sponsor

$5,000

Logo prominently featured on stage backdrop and all printed programs
Sponsored award category named in your honor (e.g., "[Brand] Excellence Award")
Recognized in opening and closing remarks as Premier Partner
4 VIP reserved seats at the pageant
Brand represented on the Royal Court float in the Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade — 5,000+ parade-goers Downtown
Branded activation space at the Juneteenth Festival on the Downtown Peoria Riverfront — 10,000+ attendees
Monthly co-branded social media post featuring the Royal Court — 20,000+ online reach
Pageant replay Juneteenth weekend — brand featured in the broadcast
1 titleholder ambassador appearance at your business or event
Optional: branded video content with the Royal Court produced by Bee Squared Productions
Named in all pre-show marketing, email campaigns, and promotional flyers

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Community Partner

Sash Sponsor

$2,500

Logo on event programs, select signage, and festival materials
3 reserved seats at the pageant
Brand represented in the Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade — 5,000+ Downtown spectators
Shared brand activation presence at the Juneteenth Festival — Riverfront, 10,000+ attendees
Featured in 3 pre-show social media posts — 20,000+ combined online reach
Bi-monthly brand mention across Royal Court social platforms during their reign
Included in pageant replay broadcast on Juneteenth weekend
Spotlight feature in sponsor email newsletter
Logo on the digital sponsor wall at JuneteenthPageant.com

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Heritage Partner

Legacy Sponsor

$1,000

Logo in the printed event program distributed on show night
2 reserved seats at the 2026 Pageant Celebration
Dedicated social media post recognizing your support — shared to 20,000+ online audience
Verbal recognition from the stage during the live show
Name and logo on the digital sponsor wall at JuneteenthPageant.com
Inclusion in the pageant replay broadcast during Juneteenth weekend
Logo on select promotional flyers distributed in the community

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Founding Friend

Freedom Sponsor

$250–$500

Name listed in the printed event program
1 general admission ticket to the 2026 Pageant Celebration
Social media shoutout recognizing your contribution
Name on the digital sponsor wall at JuneteenthPageant.com
Verbal recognition during the live show
The satisfaction of knowing you helped crown five titleholders and preserve a historic celebration

Where Your Brand Lives

Four Live Touchpoints.
Endless Impressions.

Your investment doesn't disappear after one night. It moves through the community, streams across social media, and travels with five titleholders for an entire year. Here is exactly where your brand shows up — and how many people are watching.

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The Pageant Stage

A live, ticketed show at the East Bluff Community Center on May 24th. Your brand is on the backdrop, in the program, named from the stage, and woven into every award presentation from the moment the curtain rises to the final crown. This is your brand in a room full of Peoria's most engaged community members — families, civic leaders, elected officials, and culture-forward consumers who came out on purpose. And when the show ends, the replay goes up on social media during Juneteenth weekend — extending your stage presence to 20,000+ online viewers who couldn't be there in person.

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Juneteenth Festival — Downtown Riverfront

For the first time ever, the Juneteenth Festival moves to the Downtown Peoria Riverfront — one of the city's highest-traffic public spaces. With an estimated 10,000 attendees, this is your brand activation opportunity. Set up a booth, display your signage, and let the Royal Court ambassadors represent your business in the heart of Peoria's biggest Juneteenth celebration to date. This is where community trust is built face-to-face — and where your brand becomes part of the memory of the day.

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The Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade

The 3rd Annual Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade, presented by the NAACP Peoria Branch, is moving to a new downtown route this year — dramatically increasing visibility to an estimated 5,000 parade-goers lining the streets. Your brand rides with the Royal Court on the Miss & Mister Juneteenth float, moving through the heart of downtown Peoria in a moment that is photographed, filmed, and shared widely. There is no passive audience here — these are neighbors, families, and community members standing on the curb, eyes forward, watching history roll by. Make sure they see your name.

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Online — Facebook & Instagram

We reach approximately 20,000 views across Facebook and Instagram — and that number grows every time the Royal Court posts, every time the pageant is shared, and every time the replay airs. Your brand is tagged, featured, and amplified through sponsored posts, stories, reels, countdowns, and behind-the-scenes content. This is sustained digital presence, not a one-time mention. Higher-tier sponsors receive monthly co-branded content featuring the titleholders, keeping your brand in front of a culturally engaged, loyal audience all year long.

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Royal Court Ambassador Appearances

When the crowns go on, the work begins. The 2026 Royal Court — Little Miss Juneteenth, Miss Teen Juneteenth, Mister Juneteenth, Miss Juneteenth, and Mrs. Juneteenth — are active, trained ambassadors who make appearances in the community throughout their reign. Depending on your sponsorship tier, your brand can bring one or more titleholders to your grand opening, community event, customer appreciation day, or brand activation. There is nothing more powerful than a real human ambassador who believes in your brand standing in your space and speaking to your customers.

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Video Production by Bee Squared Productions

Sponsors at select tiers have the opportunity to commission a professional branded video campaign featuring the Juneteenth titleholders — shot by Bee Squared Productions, a Peoria-based film and media company with a cinematic eye and cultural credibility. Whether you want a commercial, a social media campaign, or a short-form brand story, we can produce it — including drone aerial footage to elevate the visual storytelling of your brand. This is content that stands apart from anything your competitors are doing.

Built for the Long Game

Short-Term Impact.
Long-Term Partnership.

We are actively seeking an overall Presenting Partner for 2026 — and brands who want to grow with us year after year. Whether this is your first step or you're ready to plant a flag, here is what a true partnership with the 2026 Royal Court looks like in practice.

Community Appearances

Titleholders attend galas, ribbon cuttings, school events, city council meetings, and civic engagements — representing your brand in rooms that matter across Peoria and beyond.

Social Media Ambassadorship

Sponsored content, product features, lifestyle posts, and cause-driven storytelling — all connected to your brand through the Royal Court's platforms reaching 20,000+ online.

Brand Activations

Bring the Royal Court to your location, grand opening, or customer event — live, in person, in their crowns and sashes, representing your brand with cultural credibility and authentic community connection.

Video & Drone Production

Select sponsors can commission professional branded video content featuring the Royal Court, produced by Bee Squared Productions — including drone aerial footage for a truly elevated marketing campaign that sets your brand apart.

Pageant Replay Broadcast

The full pageant airs as a live recording on social media during Juneteenth weekend — putting your brand in front of thousands of viewers who watch the replay, extending your May 24th investment well into June.

First Right of Renewal

Crown and Queen sponsors receive priority consideration for 2027 and beyond. We are building something that grows every year — and we want our founding partners at the table when it does.

Beyond Cash — In-Kind Partnerships

Can't Write the Check?
There's Still a Seat for You.

We welcome in-kind contributions at every level. Product and service sponsors receive recognition commensurate with the estimated retail value of their contribution.

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Beauty & Wellness

Hair, makeup, skincare, and personal care products used by contestants and featured in Royal Court content

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Fashion & Apparel

Evening wear, formalwear, accessories, and wardrobe contributions for titleholders and contestants

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Food & Catering

Catering for the event, VIP receptions, or vendor participation in the Juneteenth Festival

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Media & Production

Photography, videography, livestreaming, lighting, audio, or production equipment and services

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Travel & Hospitality

Hotel accommodations, transportation, or venue hosting for contestants, judges, or Royal Court

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Print & Design

Programs, signage, banners, flyers, photo backdrops, or branded marketing collateral

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Scholarships & Awards

Scholarship contributions, award trophies, gift cards, or educational support in your brand's name

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Technology & Tools

Software, platforms, devices, or tech services that support the organization's operations and growth

DEI & Marketing Alignment

This Is the
Real Work.

"Sponsoring the 2026 Peoria's Miss & Mister Juneteenth Pageant Celebration isn't a checkbox. It's a declaration that your brand stands for something — and that you're willing to invest in the communities you serve."

Nationally Recognized Celebration: Juneteenth is a federal holiday. Aligning your brand with its commemoration positions you as culturally aware and historically conscious — a distinction that resonates with today's consumers.

Youth Leadership Investment: Miss Juneteenth Illinois directly invests in Black youth — scholarships, mentorship, and public speaking development. Your brand funds the next generation of leaders.

Authentic Community Presence: This isn't a national campaign retrofitted for local consumption. This is Peoria's own celebration — and your brand can be a foundational part of its story.

ESG & Corporate Reporting Value: Sponsorships at Crown and Queen tier offer documented community investment you can cite in ESG reports, DEI dashboards, and stakeholder communications.

Consumer Trust: 76% of consumers say they are more likely to trust brands that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion through action — not just messaging.

Secure Your Partnership

Ready to Reign
Beside Us?

Fundraising Goal $7,000

Every dollar funds the venue, staff, talent, crowns, sashes, awards & prize packages for 5 titleholders

We are raising $7,000 to fund the venue, staff, talent, crowns, sashes, awards, and prize packages for five titleholders. Sponsorship spots are limited and the pageant is May 24th — brands who commit early receive maximum pre-show marketing exposure. Every dollar goes directly to making this celebration happen.

Event: 2026 Peoria's Miss & Mister Juneteenth Pageant Celebration

Date: May 24, 2026 · East Bluff Community Center, Peoria IL

Titleholders: Little Miss Juneteenth · Miss Teen Juneteenth · Mister Juneteenth · Miss Juneteenth · Mrs. Juneteenth

Organization: Bee Squared Productions LLC

Contact: Brett Brooks, Executive Director

📧 Email: Missjuneteenthpeoria@gmail.com

📞 Phone: 630.926.4891

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Peoria's Miss & MisterJuneteenth

More Than a Pageant.A Movement.