Invitation to Submit Requests for Event Partnership Support
Downtown Bridgeport is a commercial area that represents and serves a diverse tapestry of the wider Bridgeport community. It’s our public parks, independently owned restaurants and shops, and the vibrant arts and culture offerings in the neighborhood that create connection points and foster the sense of community so special to the Downtown and the city.
The Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District’s (DSSD) cultural programming provides an array of diverse activities that encourage our small businesses, residents, office workers, and visitors to connect and add vibrancy to the Downtown neighborhood, and drives customers to explore and shop Downtown. The connections forged through attendance at these events serve to increase feelings of belonging and pride in the neighborhood.
Each year, we partner with local event producers to enhance our ability to achieve those outcomes. If your organization or group would like to partner with the Bridgeport DSSD to host an event in Downtown Bridgeport, we invite you to fill out this form with a description of the event, and what types of partnership you are seeking. Note: the form does not allow you to save your answers. Review the questions below that you will be asked to submit with your application. Required questions are indicated with an “*”.
- Event Name*: 100 character max.
- Event Date*: MM/DD/YYYY
- Event Location(s)*: Check all that apply – Important note: The Bridgeport DSSD partners to support only with events that take place within the district boundaries.
- Arcade Mall
- Baldwin Plaza
- Broad Street Steps
- Majestic Park
- McLevy Green
- Peacock Alley
- Post Office Square
- Sliver by the River
- Wheeler Park
- Indoor Venue in Downtown Bridgeport
- Street Closure in Downtown Bridgeport
- Other
- Event Contact Name*: 100 character max.
- Event Contact Phone*: (000) 000-0000
- Event Contact Email*: 100 character max.
- Event or Organization Website: 100 character max.
- Event Goal, Description, and Target Audience*: 3-4 sentences
- Have you hosted the event in the past?* Yes/No
- What is the average attendance at your event?* 00,000 character max.
- How many event attendees do you expect this year?* 00,000 character max.
- Has the Bridgeport DSSD supported your event in the past?* Yes/No
- If yes, what types of partnership has the Bridgeport DSSD provided? Check all that apply.
- Ambassador safety patrols
- Clean up/trash removal
- Equipment or supplies provided
- Event permitting or insurance
- Event volunteer support
- Funding
- Marketing and promotion
- How will the Bridgeport DSSD’s partnership be recognized?* 3-4 sentences
- What types of partnership are you seeking from the Bridgeport DSSD for your event this year?* Check all that apply.
- Ambassador safety patrols
- Clean up/trash removal
- Equipment or supplies provided
- Event permitting or insurance
- Event volunteer support
- Funding
- Marketing and promotion
- Provide a brief description of the types of partnership you are requesting.* 3-4 sentences
Partnership requests are due by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024, via the application form. The Bridgeport DSSD Board of Commissioners will review the applications and decide on which partnerships to approve by May 8, 2024. Partnership requests that include funding will be available for events that take place from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. All applicants will be notified by May 8, 2024, whether the event partnership request was approved or not.
Any questions can be directed to hello@infobridgeport.com or by phone to (203) 908-3622.