2026 Kandler Celebration: Tickets and Sponsorships
The people are marching, the people are loud, we’re done being silenced — and we will not bow!
Whether you are attending protests, talking to your legislators, or helping your favorite uncle understand how to critically consume news content, your commitment to defending civil liberties and advocating for justice means something to the ACLU.
The joy democracy-defenders feel when we are all in a room together is palpable, and we invite you to help us build that energy by sponsoring this year's Kandler Celebration. Every sponsorship allows us to welcome all community members to celebrate together because when we work together, we win together, and democracy needs us now.
The ACLU-DE needs your support in our pursuit of justice. Sponsorships will ensure any member of the community can celebrate with us. We offer a variety of tiers from the $250 Watchdog Sponsorship to the $5000 Protector of Freedom. All sponsorships will support the ACLU-DE's mission to build a Firewall for Freedom in the First State that protects our most vulnerable through legal action, legislation, and advocacy.
Join us in celebrating our collective community by sponsoring the 2026 Kandler Celebration!
The deadline to be listed as a Sponsor is October 1. Please email Melissa Connelly (mconnelly@aclu-de.org) or text (302) 295-1256 with any RSVP changes by October 15.
Sponsorship levels
Every sponsorship level ensures any member of the community can celebrate with us
Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
- Speaking opportunity at the event
- ALL Prior Tier Benefits
Protector of Freedom: $5,000
- One year membership to the Amicus Society
- Logo and name appears in promotional material
- ALL Prior Tier Benefits
Defender of Liberty: $2,500
- Priority name placement on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors
- Logo and name promoted on ACLU Delaware social media
- ALL Prior Tier Benefits
Partner in Justice: $1,500
- Receive special recognition during the program
- ALL Prior Tier Benefits
Advocate: $1,000
- Receive special recognition in the program visual display
- ALL Prior Tier Benefits
Champion: $500
- Ensures any member of the community can celebrate with us
- Name included on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors
- Available to individual & non-profit sponsors only
Watchdog: $250
- Ensures any member of the community can celebrate with us
- Name included on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors
- Available to individual & non-profit sponsors only
Thursday, October 22
6 - 9 p.m.
The Carriage House at Rockwood Park
4671 Washington Street Extension,
Wilmington, DE 19809
For questions, or if you will need accessibility accommodations, contact Melissa Connelly, development director, at mconnelly@aclu-de.org or (302) 654-5326 x 102.