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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 2025 VIP Table and In-Kind Sponsors …let’s do it again!

Honorable California Assembly Member Patrick Ahrens

Rotary Club of Santa Clara Estd. 1932

Barb Cyr & Leo Martinez & Friends

Silicon Valley Chamber

Logo of Merrick Credit Union with orange and blue text and a curved underline.

Thank you to our Wine Sponsor J Lohr Family Winery: “Top 25 US Winery” ‍

David Kertes and Friends

SES Corporation of Santa Clara Estd. 1896

Chef Lino and John Silveira

Stan’s Donuts

THEE PHOTO BOOTH

Thank you to ALL our 2025 Donors and Volunteers!

  • 02 Micro

  • Andy and Caren Ratermann

  • Assembly Member Patrick Ahrens

  • Bark Box

  • BAY FC Women's Soccer

  • Birdie and James Pacelli

  • Bradford Photography

  • Byington Winery

  • Cinemarks Theatre Santanna Row

  • Concannon Winery

  • Council Member Suds Jain

  • Country Inn Courtesy Peter Horosko

  • Davenriche European Martial Arts

  • Earthquakes

  • Emmy Moore

  • Eureka

  • Golden State Valkyries

  • Halfmoon Bay Brewing Company

  • Harris Lass Museum

  • Hunny Nails

  • Ibrag Website design

  • Ican Giants Bucket

  • Idyll Time Wines

  • Il Fornaio

  • J Lohr Winery

  • Jack Holders Restaurant

  • Jacuzzi Vineyards

  • J'esthetics Spa

  • Jiaren Yoga Studios

  • Kaur Portrait Photography

  • Lido Restaurant and Lounge

  • Lou Mariani

  • Marcia Francis Winery

  • Margaret Horosko

  • Mayor Lisa Gillmor

  • Mike and Margaret Walke

  • Mio Vicino's

  • Mission College Gala

  • Montessori School of Silicon Valley

  • Oakland Zoo

  • Orange Twist Spa

  • Pacific Catch

  • Portuguese Tasty Desserts

  • Preston Metcalf Director of Trition Museum of Art

  • Santa Clara Lawn Bowling Club

  • Saratoga Country Club

  • SCFD

  • SCPD Chief Cory Morgan

  • SCU Athletics Department: The Broncos

  • SCU Presents Theatre

  • Seniore's Pizza

  • SF 49ers

  • Sharks Hockey

  • Shen Yun Performance

  • Silicon Valley Chamber Cheers

  • SJ Giants Tickets

  • Slo De Vie

  • SMA Auctioneers

  • Sprouts

  • St. Clare YLI

  • Stan's Donuts

  • Starbucks

  • Target

  • Thain One On

  • Thee Photo

  • Tipsy Putt

  • Top Golf

  • Vice Mayor Kelly Cox

  • Volare Dance Studio

  • Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel

  • Whole Foods

  • Winchester Mystery House

  • 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.

    Donate now!

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.