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The Neptune Ball returns for an unforgettable evening, celebrating 50 years of culture, nature, and community. Join us for an elegant night of cocktails, dinner, and dancing as we raise funds to honor Snug Harbor’s legacy and support its vibrant future.

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Cocktails & Neptune Dance Party – Music Hall Annex Lawn; Dinner – The Great Hall

Purchase tickets, tables, and other ways to support!
Please join us for an unforgettable evening in support of Snug Harbor’s mission and programming.

Honorees

Larry Anderson
Snug Harbor Lifetime of Service Award

Laurie Cumbo
Neptune Award for the Arts

The Vincent Gruppuso Foundation
Captain Randall Award for Community Service

**Festive cocktail attire suggested**

Tickets
Includes cocktails, dinner, and dancing

VIP Tickets: $500 per person
* Allows you to sponsor a staff member to attend the Neptune Ball, and includes special gift *

Early Bird Tickets: $350 per person
* Early Bird rates valid through May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM *

General Admission: $400 per person
* General Admission rates begin May 12, 2026 *

Neptune Dance Party: $150
* This ticket is for an exclusive post-dinner soirée of dancing, cocktails, and delicious lite bites. The dance party begins at 8:00pm on the Music Hall Annex lawn *

Raffle Ticket: $50 per ticket
* The Raffle Ticket Package includes: Two round-trip tickets anywhere in the continental US, courtesy of Delta Air Lines; A Revolutionary Spirits Tour, courtesy of Fort Hamilton Distillery; a Private Brewery Tour, courtesy of Kills Boro Brewing Company. *Package subject to change *

Tables
Includes cocktails, dinner, and dancing

Early Bird Table of 10: $3,250
* Early Bird rates valid through May 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM *

General Admission Table of 10: $3,750
* General Admission rates begin May 12, 2026 *

Sponsorship
Sponsor the Neptune Ball, and gain valuable brand exposure to Snug Harbor’s prestigious audience of community VIPs, dynamic artists, and executive movers and shakers

$20,000 Gala Chair

Two reserved tables of 10 (20 tickets total) in premier event location
A server specifically designated to each of your tables
Exclusive VIP gift for your guests
Welcome messaging for your guests on tabletop journal upon arrival
One (1) video ad in Neptune Ball electronic tabletop journal, with premier placement as the event’s top sponsor.
One (1) still ad
Two (2) all table “take overs” with messaging of your choice
Listing as Gala Chair in all Neptune Ball promotions
Name/logo on display prominently placed on interactive centerpieces
Podium recognition during event
Year-round placement of logo or other appropriate branding on supporter page of Snug Harbor website
Ten (10) Snug Harbor Family Memberships
$10,000 Golden Anniversary

One reserved table of 10
Exclusive VIP gift for your guests
One (1) video OR still ad in Neptune Ball electronic tabletop journal
Listing as a Golden Anniversary Sponsor on all Neptune Ball promotions
Name/logo on display during event
Podium recognition during event
Five (5) Snug Harbor Family Memberships
$5,000 Silver Patron

One reserved table of 10
Exclusive VIP gift for your guests
One (1) static ad in Neptune Ball electronic tabletop journal
Listing as Silver Patron Sponsor on all Neptune Ball promotions
Two (2) Snug Harbor Family Memberships
$1,000 Bronze Patron

No tickets included
Option to sponsor décor, entertainment, cocktails as desired
One “Message to Honoree” in Neptune Ball electronic tabletop journal
Listing as Bronze Patron Sponsor on all Neptune Ball promotions
One (1) Snug Harbor Family Membership
Journal
Embrace the magic of the night with our interactive electronic tabletop journal, which invites you to explore the wonders of Snug Harbor, learn about our esteemed honorees, and even make a donation – all with the touch of a button. Make your mark on the evening with our various advertising options, from the exclusive Table Takeover video that broadcasts your company’s message to every table at the Neptune Ball, to a simple yet impactful Message to the Honorees. All content must be emailed to Alissa Sinagra at [email protected] by May 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EST.

Table Take Over (1x): $1,000
16:9 Ratio, Landscape, 1024 x 576px, jpg

Video Ad (MP4 no sound): $800
Under 60 seconds, 16:9 Ratio, Landscape, 1920 x 1080p, 30f/s, MP4, NO SOUND, end on a still image or logo (color)

Still Ad- Full Page: $600
16:9 Ratio, Landscape, 1024 x 576px, jpg

Message to Honoree: $200
Please provide a message 300 characters or less; B&W only,16:9 Ratio, 512 x 576px, jpg

Snapshots
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