Festival of Lights

Sponsorship Opportunities & Ticket Packages

The City of Riverside is proud to announce the 20th Annual Riverside Festival of Lights holiday program, taking place Friday, November 23rd, 2012 through Saturday, January 5th, 2013, in beautiful downtown Riverside. The annual Festival of Lights Switch-On Ceremony, produced by The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce and the City of Riverside, will take place on the evening of Friday, November 23rd, 2012 with over 50,000 people expected to be in attendance.

Over the past five years the Festival of Lights Ice Rink has taken Riverside to a new level, attracting people of all ages from the Inland Empire and Southern California. This cool attraction is located on Main Street Riverside adjacent to The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, helping to create the perfect backdrop to showcase the ambiance and unique charm of Riverside.

With over 250,000 visitors, the Festival of Lights provides an extraordinary exposure opportunity to sponsoring businesses, like yours. This annual holiday program provides exposure through sponsorship opportunities that include corporate signage, banners, print distribution, TV, radio and online promotions.

Local newspapers, television, cable and radio networks have embraced and supported the Festival of Lights with repeated coverage, stories and advertisements. To continue the success of the Festival, the City is respectfully requesting sponsorship support. Sponsorship opportunities range from category exclusive sponsorships to advertising opportunities and ticket packages. Click here for a complete listing of Sponsorship Opportunities & Ticket Packages.

For additional information or to arrange for a customized sponsorship and/or ticket package please contact contact Special Events at (951) 826-5273 or email at specialevents@riversideca.gov.