THE SPONSORS
On Friday, February 27, we are taking over the Angel Orensanz Foundation and transforming it into a full-blown New Orleans experience with brass, funk, beads flying, deep community spirit, and that unmistakable energy you only get at actual NOLA celebrations.
Fat Friday, started in 2006 by Wylie Stecklow, was a response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, particularly in the music and culture worlds. Very quickly, a committed team was assembled to bring this annual celebration of New Orleans music, cuisine, history, and spirit to the heart of NYC. The City of New Orleans has recognized the event as NYC's Mardi Gras Party.
Fat Friday NYC is supported by a fantastic team of volunteers, chefs, musicians, artists, and restaurateurs who pour their hearts into this night.
This is a philanthropic, high-scale production, community-driven Mardi Gras benefit. As a 501c3 pass-through organization, all profits are donated to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations from NYC to New Orleans. The event runs with no salaries, no overhead, and a vast network of people donating or discounting their time, talent, and resources.
While table sales help us generate enough revenue to make significant donations, sponsorships are being opened this year to help increase those donations from significant to substantial.
We have four levels of sponsorship. Each comes with recognition and acknowledgment in email, on our website, and at the event, as well as with a tax receipt.
Sponsor Levels:
Gold - $2,500 – Silent Auction Sponsor
Sapphire $5,000 – General Admission Sponsor
Ruby $10,000 – VIP Sponsor
Emerald $25,000 – Full Event Sponsor
