Sponsor, Volunteer or Join in the Parade for the 16th Annual Wilton Manors Stonewall Street Festival and Parade

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May 04, 2015, 07:15 ET

WILTON MANORS, Fla., May 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- It's that festive time of year again when preparations for the Annual Wilton Manors Stonewall Street Festival and Parade are ramping up. This year's festival and parade, which takes place on Saturday June 20, 2015, offers numerous opportunities for individuals, businesses, nonprofits and elected officials to participate in the celebration.

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"From setting up vendor booths, to walking in the parade or sponsoring the festival, there are opportunities for everyone to participate," said Wilton Manors Mayor Gary Resnick. "We are thrilled to be able to collaborate with our residents and business owners to host this monumental event that draws a diverse crowd of up to 30,000 individuals and families each year."

The 2015 Wilton Manors Stonewall Street Festival begins at 1 p.m. and continues until 11 p.m. with the parade starting at 6 p.m. Vendor booths, from local, regional and national businesses and nonprofits, food trucks and drink tents will line the length of Wilton Drive. The main stage, located at NE 6^th Ave., will feature live performances.

Groups or individuals can register as vendors for the street festival or to participate in the parade. Spaces are limited and based on availability; so early registration is encouraged. Registration is now open and can be completed at http://www.wmeg.org.

Sponsorships to support the event are also available and start at $1,000 for the Diamond Sponsorship Package. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to sign up your organization as a sponsor, contact the Wilton Manors Entertainment Group at [email protected] or (754) 200-2979.

"The Wilton Manors Entertainment Group is instrumental in guiding the City through the immense planning process required for a community-wide event of this magnitude," said Mayor Resnick. "In its 16^th consecutive year, this year's Wilton Manors Stonewall Street Festival and Parade will continue to grow and exceed expectations thanks to the support our vendors, donors and volunteers provide."

In addition to the parade and live performances, the event will feature HIV/AIDS education and testing.

Parking for Stonewall will be $15 and will be available in the following lots:

City Hall, 2020 Wilton Drive
8^th Terrace Lot, Northeast 8^th Terrace and Northeast 26^th Street
Municipal Complex, 2100 Dixie Highway
Richardson Park, 1937 Wilton Drive
Iberia Bank, 2465 Wilton Drive
Fort Lauderdale High School, 1600 NE 4^th Avenue

VIP passes will be good at all locations.

The festival is held in honor of the Stonewall Riots: a series of violent demonstrations staged by New York City's gay community on June 27, 1969, after they had grown tired of harassment from the New York Police Department. Each year, the City of Wilton Manors joins communities across the country to hold events that commemorate these riots.

Visit www.wmeg.org for more information about the festival.

ABOUT THE WILTON MANORS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
The Wilton Manors Entertainment Group provides resources, guidance, and continuity for City sponsored cultural, social, and educational events. A committee of the Island City Foundation Inc., the Wilton Manors Entertainment Group is a non-profit 501c(3) organization.

ABOUT THE CITY OF WILTON MANORS
Wilton Manors was laid out in 1925 by Edward John "Ned" Willingham, a land developer from Georgia, as an upscale residential community. It was recognized as a Village in 1947 and incorporated as a City in 1953. Today, the City of Wilton Manors offers all the benefits of a big city from shopping, to hip restaurants and bars, a burgeoning arts community and tons of community events, yet still maintains a cozy, community-feeling offering miles of natural waterways perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding and other outdoor activities. Recently named the "Second Gayest City" in the United States, the City of Wilton Manors celebrates a diverse population of approximately 12,000 residents. To learn more about the live, work and play opportunities in Wilton Manors call (954) 390-2100 or visit www.wiltonmanors.com.

CONTACT: Laurie Menekou, (954) 732-0754 (or) [email protected]

SOURCE City of Wilton Manors