Live Auction and Dinner Fundraiser

from $90.00

It’s that time of year…and this is one you don’t want to miss!

Our most important Fundraiser of the year returns—and every year, it brings together the people who make Santa Clara Special: Civic and Community Leaders, local businesses, sponsors, nonprofits and neighbors—all under one roof for a memorable evening. Come raise a glass, share a meal, and be part of our legacy event.

Sponsor a VIP Table of 10 for $850! Other options are a Half Table at $425 or buy individual Tickets at $90!

  • Date/Time: August 15th, 2026, 6pm until 9pm

  • Venue: Historic S.E.S 1375 Lafayette Street Santa Clara CA 95050

  • Menu: Classic Cioppino, all the Sides and Desserts included—Wine is served with dinner. No host Bar.

  • Live Auction with Dave Goulart and Forrest O’Brien of SMA. Door Prizes too. Our DJ will be bringing the energy all night.

‍Why this matters? We are a 501c3. Funds raised ensures our Legacy Parade continues to be free for the Public to attend, and supports Charitable Initiatives of Youth Scholarship, Veterans and Families facing Medical Crisis.

Thank you to our VIP Table Sponsors and Donors—we can’t do it with you!

Local Business Sponsors: Bring Visibility to your Community! We welcome items, experiences and donations of services. To donate items or services to the LIVE Auction, please call at 408-394-2473 or email me at avsmith2014@gmail.com.

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It’s that time of year…and this is one you don’t want to miss!

Our most important Fundraiser of the year returns—and every year, it brings together the people who make Santa Clara Special: Civic and Community Leaders, local businesses, sponsors, nonprofits and neighbors—all under one roof for a memorable evening. Come raise a glass, share a meal, and be part of our legacy event.

Sponsor a VIP Table of 10 for $850! Other options are a Half Table at $425 or buy individual Tickets at $90!

  • Date/Time: August 15th, 2026, 6pm until 9pm

  • Venue: Historic S.E.S 1375 Lafayette Street Santa Clara CA 95050

  • Menu: Classic Cioppino, all the Sides and Desserts included—Wine is served with dinner. No host Bar.

  • Live Auction with Dave Goulart and Forrest O’Brien of SMA. Door Prizes too. Our DJ will be bringing the energy all night.

‍Why this matters? We are a 501c3. Funds raised ensures our Legacy Parade continues to be free for the Public to attend, and supports Charitable Initiatives of Youth Scholarship, Veterans and Families facing Medical Crisis.

Thank you to our VIP Table Sponsors and Donors—we can’t do it with you!

Local Business Sponsors: Bring Visibility to your Community! We welcome items, experiences and donations of services. To donate items or services to the LIVE Auction, please call at 408-394-2473 or email me at avsmith2014@gmail.com.

Grateful for our 2026 VIP Table and In-Kind Sponsors …supporting our legacy event!

The Honorable Patrick Ahrens
California State Assemblymember, District 26

Jodi Muirhead, Board of Trustees for SCUSD

Rotary Club of Santa Clara, Estd. 1932

Leo Martinez, Barb Cyr & Friends

Anna Nguyen, Intero Real Estate Services

Mike Wiltberger and Friends

Lima Family of Santa Clara 

Dignity Memorial  

St. Clare’s School, Estd. 1856

Special Thanks to our Wine Sponsor and “Top 25 US Winery”

David Kertes and Friends

SES Corporation of Santa Clara, Estd. 1896

Chef Lino Silveira, Board member of o

Stan’s Donuts since 1959

Santa Clara Parade of Champions since 1945!

Andy Ratermann, Board Trustees for SCUSD

THEE PHOTO BOOTH

Thank you to ALL our 2026 Donors—we can’t do it without you !

  • Andy and Caren Ratermann

  • Assembly Member Patrick Ahrens

  • BAY FC Women's Soccer

  • Birdie Pacelli, in memory James Pacelli

  • Mimi and Toni Avelar

  • Bradford Photography

  • Byington Winery

  • CEFCU Stadium Barracuda Hocky Experience (Sharks FUN!)

  • China Stix Restaurant

  • Council Member Suds Jain Day on the Bay Sail!

  • Deep Cliff Cupertino Golf

  • Earthquakes

  • Eately

  • El Caminito Mexican Restaurant

  • Emmy Moore

  • Empire Armadillo BBQ

  • Eureka

  • Fort Bragg Skunk Train

  • Frances Carasco Leyerle: Mary Kay Treat!

  • Game Heaven Cafe

  • Great America VIP Package

  • Grincho’s Coffee

  • Halfmoon Bay Brewing Company

  • Happy Hollow Park and ZOO

  • Hunny Nail Spa

  • Idyll Time Wines

  • In and Out VIP Experience

  • J Lohr Winery

  • Jack Holders Restaurant

  • Jacuzzi Vineyards

  • Jashn Restaurant and BAR 1285

  • Jasmine Thai Restaurant

  • Jiaren Cafe and Yoga Studios

  • Jodi Muirhead

  • JP Graphics: Joan Escovar

  • Julia Jaroshenko

  • Kaur Portrait Photography

  • Lazy Dog Restaurant and Catering

  • Margaret Horosko

  • Mio Vicino's

  • Mission College Monster Bash 5K

  • Montessori School of Silicon Valley

  • Oakland Zoo

  • Orange Twist Spa

  • Pacific Catch Restaurant

  • Pruneridge Golf Club and Aces

  • Saint Clare School

  • Saint Clare YLI

  • San Jose Broadway Theatre Sold OUT Beauty and the Beast Tickets

  • San Jose Municipal Golf Experience

  • San Francisco MOMA Museum Tickets

  • Scavenger Hunts by Let's Roam

  • Skunk Train Fort Bragg

  • SCFD Firehouse FUN Tour w/Sparky and our HEROES!

  • SCPD Chief Cory Morgan: Ride with the Chief and Stan’s Donuts perk!

  • Santa Clara Parade of Champions Parade VIP Experience

  • Santa Clara University Athletics Bronco VIP Experience

  • Santa Clara University Presents: Theatre and Performances

  • Schultz Peanuts Museum—Visit Snoopy and the Gang!

  • Sharks Olympic Silver medalist Macklin Celebrini Autographed Puck!

  • SF Giants Autograph of Robbie Ball

  • SJ Giants Game VIP e

  • SMA Auctioneers

  • Stan’s Donuts

  • Taplands Taproom and Bottle Shop

  • Tony and Alba’s Italian Restaurant

  • Thee Photo

  • Volare Dance Studio

  • Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel

  • Wild Palms Hotel

  • Whole Foods

  • Yard House

2026 Annual Fundraiser: Dinner, Community, LIVE Auction Unique items

2026 Annual Fundraiser: Dinner, Community, LIVE Auction Unique items

Are you a Business who would like to donate to the Live Auction?

Please Complete the Form Below or contact us here: 408-839-9554 or 408-394-2473

  • Date, Time and Location

    Saturday, August 16th at the S.E.S., a 129-year-old historic Landmark
    Located on 1375 Lafayette Street in Santa Clara.

    Doors open at 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:15pm, Live Auction at 6:45pm with Dave Goulart and Forrest O’Brien. Dessert and Coffee, Music by DJ and No Host Bar until 9pm

    Limited Parking available on site or overflow across the street at Marsalli Park

    Map
  • On the Menu

    Dinner service Wine Sponsor is J Lohr Family Winery!

    Seafood Cioppino (w/Alaskan Fresh Crab flown in). Dinner service includes beverage, garlic bread, salad, rice dish and desserts!

    Are you a vegetarian? We have a Pasta option.

    Contact 408-839-9554 or 408-394-2473 with Questions.

  • Sponsor a VIP TABLE: Seats 10

    Great Visibility! Table will have your Name or Business Name with your Logo and Brand at your Table, Displayed at Check in, on our website page for this event and all social media posts.

    Our Auctioneer will highlight and thank you and your organization throughout the evening.

    Please Contact us with any questions 408-839-9554 or 408-394-2473.

  • Donations by Local Businesses and Community Leaders Featured in our Live Auction

    Get your products and Services in front of the community at our Live Auction. We welcome Gift baskets, Gift Certificates for products or experiences, sports or concert tickets, Sports Swag, Time shares, Theater Tickets, Group Wine Tastings, and more. We are a 501c3.

Waiver for Volunteers, Vendors and Subcontractors

By purchasing your booth space, I/we acknowledge, and accept the risk of Bodily injury and/or property damage that I/we may incur or cause a third party to incur as a result of my/our participation associated with participating in the Santa Clara Parade of Champions. With this understanding, I/we further agree to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the Santa Clara Parade of Champions committee, the city of Santa Clara, Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC, and its elected/appointed officials, board members, officers, employees and agents from and against and all claims, losses, injuries, suits and judgments arising from, or in connection with my/our participation in the parade.

I further waive any claims on behalf of myself, my successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators, as well as any other persons or entities who/which may have a claim based on any personal injuries or property damage incurred during my participation in the event.

I understand that I am assuming the risks in connection with my participation in this event and I personally assume this risk on behalf of our organization and affiliates. I/we further understand and agree that this saves harmless, and indemnification shall apply to and all facilities that the City of Santa Clara may own and/or control. Furthermore, I/we have read and agree to abide by all of the Santa Clara Parade of Champions guidelines and rules indicated as part of my submission of participation form online.