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PetroSun Independence
Bowl officials each year partner with local, regional, and national businesses
in order to grow the Independence Bowl, as well as to benefit the Sponsors
and the Shreveport-Bossier City area, and the entire Ark-La-Tex. One of the
primary goals of the PetroSun Independence Bowl is to increase sponsor visibility.
Below is a list of Independence Bowl events that are available to potential
sponsors:
All sponsorship packages include tickets, advertising, signage and a number
of other benefits.
There are seven specific sponsorship levels available, as well as a number
of available events. If packages don't fit your specific needs, we can tailor
something to benefit you.
MINUTEMAN
LUNCHEON
Seated
luncheon and exciting program for teams, official parties, and the public.
Usually attended by more than 1,500. The event is emceed by CBS Sports Studio
Host Tim Brando, and Spencer Tillman. Highlighted by a video presentation,
recognition of the Omar N. Bradley "Spirit of Independence" award
and Shreveport-Bossier City Sportsperson-of-the-Year Award and the Scholastic
Awards which goes to the outstanding student-athlete from each team. The PetroSun
Independence Bowl/Willis Knighton Health System Community Service Scholarship
recipients are also honored at this event.
PEP
RALLY
In
2006 the Independence Bowl Pep Rally took place at the Louisiana Boardwalk
in Bossier City, and saw a crowd of 35,000 enjoy the festivities at the area's
newest entertainment venue. The annual pep rally includes a Battle of the
Bands from the participating schools, and live entertainment in a festive
atmosphere.
MEMBER
TAILGATE PARTY
Private
tailgate party held in the Louisiana Land Building on the State Fair Grounds
on gameday. This event is for the 450 members of the Independence Bowl Foundation
and their guests and includes great regional cuisine as well as live entertainment.
MEDIA
DINNER
Members
of the local and visiting media are treated to dinner at a Shreveport landmark,
Ernest's Orleans, the night before the game. This gives them a chance to unwind,
since they are here working during bowl week, and gives them the chance to
visit with other media members, while enjoying outstanding regional cuisine.
I-20
MESSAGE CENTER/SCOREBOARD SIGNAGE
This
package includes 20 minutes per hour on a message center that is adjacent
to Interstate 20, as well static signage on the scoreboard/Diamondvision screen
inside Independence Stadium. This signage is visible year-round, with an average
of 70,000 cars passing daily on I-20.
SCOREBOARD
STATIC PANEL
One
6' x 12' static panel on the scoreboard/Diamondvision screen inside Independence
Stadium. This signage is visible during every event held in the stadium as
well as from outside of the stadium.
SCOREBOARD
TRI-PANEL
One
12' x 12' tri-panel on the scoreboard/Diamondvision screen inside Independence
Stadium. This signage is visible during every event held in the stadium as
well as from outside of the stadium.
BAND
PARTY
We
want everyone to enjoy the bowl experience when they come to the PetroSun
Independence Bowl, including the school bands. The Band Party is a chance
to show our appreciation to the band-members who make the trip and add so
much to the overall bowl week experience. This party allows them to unwind
and have fun.
GAMEDAY
SHUTTLE
In
an effort to make gameday travel easier for the fans, the PetroSun Independence
Bowl offers shuttle service from two area shopping malls to the stadium and
back, after the game.