
BECOME A SPONSOR
CRUISIN' 53 2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES


Over 25,000 in attendance last year!
Area businesses have seen a sharp increase in brand awareness after sponsorship Cruisin' 53 Between the foot traffic at the cruise locations and the online traffic of social media advertisements, thousands of eyes will view your logo and engage with your organization. We offer customized packages to ensure that you get out of our event the type of exposure you desire. Whether you prioritize a featured role through naming rights of individual contests and event attributes, exclusive credit in distributed material goods, a speaking role on the stage at headquarters, or an active physical presence in a vendor booth, we can tailor your sponsorship to your exact needs.
Packages are available at various price levels.
For more information on sponsorship, or to initiate the conversation on your package specifics, please contact:
DONNA WEATHERBY
313-510-8340
Payment in full is required before logo placement in any print or online materials.
Cruisin' 53 is a joint effort by the Warren Community Foundation and the Center Line Independence Festival Foundation.
Warren Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting the welfare of the City of Warren by coordinating, marketing and implementing events to raise money donated to charitable and educational organizations doing good works. Past causes include homelessness, opioid addiction, special needs inclusion and animal care, amongst others. Cruisin' 53 is a rare cruise in that 100% of the funds generated after costs are given back to the community.
The Center Line Independence Festival Foundation celebrates 80 years of traditional small town lifestyle in the city of Center Line. Through coordination with the city, each summer they put on a three day festival and acts in partnership with Cruisin' 53 which takes place on the Sunday of the festival.
IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Many of our sponsors are able to provide us with great products and services for sponsorship recognition. Examples would be gift cards for raffle, product for goodie bags, photography services during the event, volunteers in exchange for display table.
If you are interested in adding in-kind value to your cash sponsorship or providing a full in-kind sponsorship, please contact:
Donna Weatherby
donnaweatherby2@gmail.com;
(313) 510-8340
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$30,000 (One available)
Highest level of sponsorship
Prominent logo placement on ALL marketing collateral
Prominent logo on C53 T-shirts
Special signage throughout event
Acknowledgment in Special Section of Macomb Daily article
Recognition at ALL Southeast Michigan Chamber luncheons
Grand Marshal opportunity in Car Parade
Opportunity to speak at Awards Program
Customization of marketing needs and outreach
VIP Parking spaces
Special recognition at VIP Tent at Center Line Festival
Vendor Booth at Cruisin’53 (2 spaces if required)
T-SHIRT SPONSOR
$5,000 (one available)
Logo on t-shirt with C53 and Presenting Sponsor Logo
T-shirts distributed to registered car show owners
T-shirts sold at Festival and Car Show Merchandise Tents
PREMIER SPONSOR
$10,000
Prominent logo placement throughout the Car Cruise
Opportunity to speak on Stage before Awards Program
Customization of sponsorship to fit your marketing needs
Prominent logo placement on sponsorship banner, flyers, ads
VIP TENT SPONSOR
$5,000
Saturday May 31, 2025 5-8 p.m. at Center Line
Independence Festival
Paid attendees ($100/ticket) will receive catered food, snacks, soft drinks and
special swag bag of goodies
Exclusive right to promote your business in the VIP tent
Prominent signage in front of VIP Tent
“Meet & Greet” with Mayor Binson
Your business highlighted on Channel 4 WDIV segment
VIP parking available
4 Drink Tickets for Beer Tent
4 Free Attendee Tickets for you and your guests
Can remain in tent for upfront viewing of Fireworks at dawn
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT SPONSOR
$5,000 (one available)
Logo on A-frames at tournament site
Opportunity to distribute marketing collateral to attendees
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
$3,000
Logo on special signage at center stage
BEST IN SHOW CAR TROPHY
$3,000 (one available)
Logo on “Best of Show” trophy
Opportunity to present trophy to winner
CAR SHOW TROPHY SPONSORS
(one available for each)
1st Prize Modified $2,000 Logo on Trophy
1st Prize Stock $2,000 Logo on Trophy
2nd Prize Modified $2,000 Logo on Trophy
2nd Prize Stock $2,000 Logo on Trophy
3rd Prize Modified $2,000 Logo on Trophy
3rd Prize Stock $2,000 Logo on Trophy
KIDS ZONE SPONSOR
$3,000
Special signage at kids zone (bounce houses, games, face painting, etc.)
DIGITAL SCREEN SPONSOR
$3,000
Prominent placement of logo in front of Digital Screen
(screen shows sponsors, details of car show, etc.)
GOLD SPONSOR
$2,000
Company logo on sponsorship banner and throughout Car Show
Company logo on Cruisin'53 and Center Line Festival websites
Vendor booth upon request if available
SILVER SPONSOR
$1,000
Company logo on sponsorship banner
Company logo on Cruisin'53 and Center Line Festival websites
CAR SHOW PLAQUE SPONSOR
$2,000 (one available)
Logo on car plaques given to all car show registrants and sold at merchandise tent
FOOD COURT SPONSOR
$1,500
Special banner at Food Court near Center Stage
COMMUNITY PARTNER DONOR
$500
Logo on Cruisin'53 website
Company logo on sponsorship banner
PARKING AREA SPONSOR
$250
Signage displayed at parking lot
MERCHANDISE BAG MARKETING
$250
Vendor provides marketing collateral for merchandise bags (300 items min.)
Bags distributed to all registered car participants and customers at merch tent.
VENDOR BOOTH
$750 (limited availability)
10’ X 10’ space
(bring your own table and tent)
ALL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:
Inclusion of logo in Cruisin53 print media, sponsorship signage, prominent local newspapers, social media and on our websites for one year (with paid sponsorship before print deadlines)
ASK ABOUT CUSTOMIZATION OF SPONSORSHIPS TO FIT YOUR MARKETING NEEDS
BONUS!!!!
ALL Sponsorships of $1,000+ will receive duplicate marketing
exposure on Center Line Independence Festival website for one year.
GET IN TOUCH.
Whether you have a question about registration, you are thinking about sponsoring, or any matter at all, we want to hear from you: the community. We look forward to answering your questions.

