Liberty City
Gala
Join Liberty City LGBTQ+ Democratic Club for an unforgettable evening celebrating LGBTQ+ leadership, honoring the people who built our movement, and investing in the political future of Greater Philadelphia.
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Celebrate our history.
Build what comes next.
Liberty City has spent decades building political power for LGBTQ+ people and our allies. The inaugural Liberty City Gala launches a signature annual event designed to celebrate that legacy while generating resources for the work ahead.
Proceeds from the Gala will strengthen Liberty City's ability to support LGBTQ+ candidates and allies, organize voters, advocate for civil rights, build coalitions, and develop the next generation of LGBTQ+ political leadership.
What to Expect
Cocktail reception and networking
Buffet dinner
Keynote address by Jim Obergefell
Drag and local performances
Silent auction featuring local businesses
Champion of LGBTQ+ Rights Award
Recognition of Liberty City's past leadership
Elected officials, advocates, labor, business and community leaders
Jim Obergefell
Civil rights activist and plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that secured marriage equality nationwide.
Jim's story embodies what is possible when ordinary people organize, speak out, and insist that our country live up to its promise of equality. We are honored to welcome him to Philadelphia as the inaugural keynote speaker of the Liberty City Gala.
Tickets
Student Democrats
Complimentary admission for high school and college Democrats. Advance registration required; availability may be limited.
Young Professional / Young Democrat
Accessible admission for young professionals and Young Democrats.
Liberty City Member
Special discounted admission for current dues-paying Liberty City members.
General Admission
Cocktail reception, dinner, program, keynote, performances, and silent auction access.
New Member Bundle
Includes one Gala ticket plus one year of Liberty City membership.
Patron
Support the inaugural Gala at an enhanced individual level and receive Patron recognition.
Help launch a tradition.
Gala sponsors will help underwrite this inaugural celebration while providing the resources Liberty City needs to build LGBTQ+ political power throughout Greater Philadelphia.
| Level | Investment | Proposed Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Presenting Sponsor — Exclusive | $10,000 | Premier table for 10; exclusive “Presented by” recognition; premier logo placement; optional welcome remarks; full-page program ad; podium recognition; step-and-repeat, website, signage and featured social recognition. |
| Leadership Sponsor | $5,000 | Premier table for 10; full-page program ad; prominent stage recognition; website and signage placement; dedicated social recognition. |
| Community Builder | $2,500 | Reserved table for 10; half-page program ad; logo on website and signage; grouped podium and social recognition. |
| Friend of Liberty City | $1,250 | Reserved table for 10 plus recognition in the program and on the event website. |
| Founding Host | $500 | Two Gala tickets plus recognition in the event program and on the website. |
Sponsorship benefits are proposed and may be refined as the program, VIP experience, event production and recognition opportunities are finalized.
Become a Sponsor View Sponsor PacketThe Gala is a fundraiser for the work.
- Elect openly LGBTQ+ candidates to public office.
- Support candidates who champion LGBTQ+ equality.
- Bring LGBTQ+ civil rights to the forefront of political agendas.
- Organize and engage LGBTQ+ voters across Greater Philadelphia.
- Build coalitions around progressive economic and social issues.
- Create lasting resources for grassroots organizing and political advocacy.
Be there for the first one.
Join us as we celebrate the people who built LGBTQ+ political power in Philadelphia — and invest in the people who will carry that work forward.
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