4PM to 9PM
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Thirty Years of Bringing Community Together
Light the Night is Center of Hope CDC's annual community festival designed to celebrate families while strengthening connections throughout the community. The event features live entertainment, games and activities for children, local food and retail vendors, nonprofit resource booths, community organizations, and opportunities for residents to discover businesses and services available throughout the area.
More than a celebratory festival, Light the Night serves as a gathering place where families create memories, local businesses build relationships, nonprofit organizations expand their reach, and community partners work together to invest in a stronger Inglewood.
As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we invite businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community members to join us in making this milestone celebration our most impactful yet.
OUr Mission
Light the Night exists to strengthen community by creating opportunities for families to gather in a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment while connecting residents with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community resources.
Every partnership helps create an event where families can celebrate together while supporting the continued work of Center of Hope CDC throughout the year.
why your partnership matters
Light the Night is more than a single evening.
For 30 years, Light the Night has brought thousands of families together to celebrate community, create lasting memories, and experience a safe and engaging environment designed with youth and families in mind.
But the impact extends beyond the festival itself.
Light the Night creates opportunities to invest in:
Stronger families
Youth engagement
Community partnerships
Local businesses
Neighborhood revitalization
Community programming
Economic opportunity
Each year, the festival brings residents, businesses, community organizations, and local partners together in one shared space. Sponsorship helps make that gathering possible—supporting essential event operations such as production, security, entertainment, family activities, and opportunities for local vendors to participate.
Your partnership also helps strengthen the broader work of Center of Hope Community Development Corporation, supporting community outreach, educational programming, and opportunities that continue throughout the year.
Partner With Us for 30 Years of Light the Night
As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we invite businesses and organizations to join us in carrying this community tradition forward.
Explore the sponsorship opportunities below and find a level that aligns with your organization's goals and your commitment to the Inglewood community.
For questions, email Terrina Scott, Event Coordinator, at COHSpecialEvents@go2hope.com
become a Community resource, business, or food vendor
Meet More Than 2,000 Potential Customers
Light the Night provides local businesses, entrepreneurs, artisans, and community organizations an opportunity to showcase products and services while connecting directly with families throughout the community.
Vendor Fee $100
Reserve your booth today. Complete the form below.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in supporting Light the Night! Select your sponsorship level below and provide your organization and contact information. Sponsorship opportunities include recognition and visibility before and during this landmark 30th anniversary celebration.
Choose the partnership level that works best for your organization and complete our sponsorship form below.
Presenting Sponsor - $25,000
Exclusive naming rights: “Center of Hope Light the Night presented by Your Company”
Prominent logo placement on all event materials, the main stage, and digital promotions
Premium booth placement in a high-traffic area
On-stage speaking opportunity during the event
Dedicated email and social media campaign shoutouts
Mention in event press releases
Platinum Sponsor - $10,000
Large logo placement on the main stage, event signage, and digital promotions
Premium booth placement
Logo featured on our website, flyers, and social media promotions
On-stage sponsor acknowledgment
Inclusion in event press releases
Gold Sponsor - $5,000
Medium logo placement on event materials and signage
Standard booth placement
Logo featured on our website and social media promotions
Verbal acknowledgment during event announcements
Silver Sponsor - $2,500
Small logo placement on event signage and our website
Standard booth placement
Social media mention
Community Partner - $1,000
Booth space at the event
Name listed on our website
Social media mention
If these options do not perfectly align with your current objectives, we are happy to discuss customized sponsorship arrangements that meet your specific goals.
Payment Options
Step 1: Complete the sponsorship form below.
Step 2: After submitting the form, you will have the option to pay online or by mail.
If paying by mail:
Please make checks payable to Center of Hope Community Development Corporation and mail your payment to:
9550 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305
Questions?
Please contact Terrina Scott, Event Coordinator, at COHSpecialEvents@go2hope.com.
Sponsorship Form
Vendor Registration & Information
Light the Night Community Festival
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Celebrating 30 Years of Community, Culture, and Connection
Center of Hope CDC | 9550 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood, California, 90305
For 30 years, Light the Night has brought families, neighbors, community organizations, businesses, and partners together for one of Center of Hope’s most anticipated annual celebrations. In 2026, we are proud to commemorate this remarkable milestone with the 30th Anniversary of the Light the Night Community Festival—a celebration of three decades of community, culture, connection, and joy.
This year’s event is expected to welcome approximately 2,000 attendees, creating a dynamic setting for local businesses, entrepreneurs, food vendors, artisans, service providers, and community organizations to introduce themselves to a large and diverse audience.
For participating vendors, Light the Night offers more than a place to display products or services. It is an opportunity to build visibility, connect directly with potential customers, cultivate relationships, and become part of a longstanding community tradition. Vendors are encouraged to bring their businesses to life through engaging displays, product demonstrations, interactive activities, special promotions, and other experiences that invite attendees to stop, connect, and learn more about what they offer.
As Center of Hope CDC celebrates 30 years of Light the Night, we recognize that the strength of this event has always come from the people and organizations who help make it possible. Our vendors are an important part of that community. By participating, you are not simply securing a space at an event—you are joining a celebration with a three-decade history of bringing people together.
Light the Night 2026 is an opportunity to celebrate, connect, and grow—while becoming part of a community legacy that has illuminated Inglewood for 30 years.
Information & Form For
Community resource & Business Vendors
Vendor Information
Vendor participation is $100.
To register for a vendor table:
Complete the vendor application below.
Click “Submit” at the end of the application. After submitting, you will be redirected to the registration/payment page.
If you need to access the payment page directly, you may use the link below:
Please note: Submitting the vendor application does not complete payment. Vendor spaces are not held or confirmed until payment is received. We do not accept partial payments or hold spaces.
After making your payment, please email Terrina Scott, our event planner, at cohspecialevents@go2hope.com a copy of your receipt so that we can confirm your registration.
The vendor fee includes:
One 6-foot vendor table
Two chairs
Vendor table/space selection
Promotion through Center of Hope CDC / Center of Hope social media platforms and mass email communications
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026
We encourage vendors to register and submit payment as early as possible. Vendor spaces are not reserved until payment is received in full.
Vendor tables will be located outdoors in the Center of Hope lot.
Vendors may bring their own 10' × 10' tent.
Vendors are responsible for providing their own tablecloth.
No electricity is available.
Vendors are responsible for removing their own trash and leaving their assigned area clean.
The event will be held rain or shine.
Vendor fees are non-refundable.
Please complete this registration form online. The payment link is provided at the end of the form. We cannot hold vendor spaces or accept partial payments.
Questions or Special Accommodations
Center of Hope CDC will make every effort to provide vendors with the information they need to prepare for the Fair. For questions regarding vendor registration, participation requirements, or event logistics, please contact info.cdc@go2hope.com.
Need a guide to help you get started?
Vendor’s Registration Form
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