Title Sponsorship for 2026 Kissimmee Festival of Lights

The City of Kissimmee is soliciting proposals for title sponsorship of the 2026 Kissimmee Festival of Lights, a six-week seasonal event running November 28, 2026 through January 6, 2027, with proposals due August 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Firms with demonstrated engagement and contributions within Kissimmee are valued highly; proposals with a financial investment of $25,000 or above receive serious consideration.

The sponsorship involves a financial donation to support and expand the festival, which features holiday lights and displays, signature and partner events, and activations throughout Downtown Kissimmee. The targeted investment range is $25,000 to $50,000. The sponsor receives recognition in all promotional materials, branding at event stations, a parade float entry, opportunities for social media collaboration, and the chance to engage staff at various events and collaborate on additional activations. The contract term runs one year from execution through the conclusion of the 2026 festival, with a right of first refusal to renew for the 2027 event if exercised by January 5, 2027.

Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale: financial amount (50 points), mission and value alignment (20 points), approach to activation and partnership (20 points), and completeness of response (10 points). Sealed submissions—one original, one copy, and one electronic copy—must be delivered to the City of Kissimmee Finance Department, 101 Church Street, 4th Floor, Kissimmee, Florida 34741. Public proposal opening occurs at 2:30 p.m. on August 24. Written questions are due by August 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The selected sponsor must provide a certified statement from a licensed CPA or financial institution verifying financial viability and maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 minimum. The agreement includes standard provisions for indemnification, nondiscrimination compliance, and public records requirements.