The Dayton Community Development Association (DCDA), like many other nonprofit organizations in our community, depend on sponsorships and donations from businesses and friends like you to carry out a large part of its mission. The DCDA is a volunteer led, volunteer driven 501(c)(3) that works to revitalize Dayton’s downtown and is a participating member in the Oregon Main Street program.

The DCDA plans and executes several events in Dayton throughout the year, our most attended being the Dayton Friday Night Concert series. This event was named “2014 Best New Event Series” by the Oregon Main Street Program, and enjoys 300-500 visitors each night, with over 555 volunteer hours contributed by community members. This family-friendly party during the Summer months is designed to draw hundreds of people to our downtown square on Friday evenings to socialize, shop, eat, play, and support our local businesses. Each night includes cruise ins, musical performances, and vendors in the downtown park.

There are many ways your organization will benefit as a sponsor of the DCDA and Dayton Friday Nights.

Identification & Exposure

Create identification with a major community attraction which draws from 300-500 visitors to the downtown streets of Dayton every Friday night throughout the Summer months.

Perform a lasting and important community service

Dayton Friday Night sponsors help promote healthy, positive family activities that are available to all citizens regardless of age, status or income.
The event series is becoming a valuable economic asset to Downtown Dayton by drawing customers to local stores, restaurants, and vendors in the park.

Sponsors are encouraged to play an active role in the Festival

The Dayton Friday Night experience offers sponsors team building and volunteer opportunities, with the option to test market, demonstrate, or sample your product. It’s also an excellent venue to develop new business relationships and expand current contacts.

Download a Sponsorship Application here:

Update: The parade is over, but you can view it online at https://youtu.be/CIJsP2z9Fs0!

Deck the Halls… errr… CARS!!! DCDA is bringing back the ever popular Caravan of Lights Parade for the second year on Saturday, December 10th starting at 5:30pm! We’d love for you to participate by decorating your car, truck, tractor, 4-wheeler, trailer, bike, or float, and join us for two hours of bringing lighted joy to the community of Dayton!! Prize ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place! 

Online Rules and Application can be found here: https://forms.gle/MMQ6P5K76uynxSYg8

**** Due to the darkness at the time of the Caravan, and potential for accidents… we have directed our participants that there will be NO CANDY TOSSED. The last thing we want is for a child to dart out in front of or behind a vehicle for a piece of candy. Please help us minimize the risk of injury by keeping your children (and adults who are still children) off the roadway as we pass by. Thank you! ****

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