2026 Powering The Possibilities Community Event

In July 2026, Solar One will be taking over the Stuy Cove Park waterfront for the biggest, cost-free celebratory event of the season! Our nonprofit is excited to announce: Powering the Possibilities, a festival for all New Yorkers during a key cultural moment, highlighting the path for a more sustainable future.

On July 3rd, our city’s celebration will be extra special thanks to Sail250, a NYC river parade of Class B tall ships saluting our community for the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. Solar One will offer the most unique front-row seat for this celebration and transform our waterfront into an interactive exploration zone focused on science, sustainability, and healthy park spaces.

This is a moment to highlight that true independence now means energy independence (solar-powered, community-rooted, and just). Solar One’s 20+ years of work building green workforce pipelines and environmental education puts us at the forefront of what’s next.

The juxtaposition of historic ships passing on the East River and Solar One’s solar-powered campus will be a once in a lifetime setting to engage the NYC public and VIP guests through education pop ups, experiential exhibits, guided park tours, and community storytelling covering climate resilience, urban sustainability, and innovation.

Anchored on the Sail250 celebration, Solar One will showcase how our resilient New York community is future-ready thanks to technology and wisdom-guided social, environmental, and financial sustainability practices. Please find sponsorship details below.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Save the date for July 3rd, 2026, and join us on our mission to power up a resilient and future-ready NYC with your brand’s presence at our festival: Powering the Possibilities.

Impact Partner | $15,000

• 10 VIP tickets with full access to indoor reception + dedicated outdoor VIP lounge
• Featured Spotlight: deliver 2-minute remarks during the event program
• Logo featured on signage near education + garden partner activations
• Host an activation or experience in the Community Education Zone
• Listing on digital communications + event recap
• Early access to RSVP for Solar One’s fall events and volunteer days

Sustainability Steward | $10,000

• 8 VIP tickets with access to indoor reception + reserved seating area
• Logo featured on signage near education + garden partner activations
• Listing on the event website & digital invitation
• Verbal acknowledgment during program
• Opportunity to host a small activation or community touchpoint (ex: kids activity station, water station, or to include branded
• takeaways at sustainability partner tables)
• Invitation to behind-the-scenes site tour with Solar One educators
• Early access to RSVP for Solar One’s fall events and volunteer days

Clean Energy Ally | $5,000

• 6 VIP tickets with access to indoor reception + reserved seating area
• Listing on digital communications + event recap
• Opportunity to contribute a message or photo for the People Power gallery
• Early access to RSVP for Solar One’s fall events and volunteer days

Green Space Partner | $2,500

• 4 VIP tickets with access to indoor reception
• Name listed on public event materials
• Invitation to participate in guided native plant and shoreline tour
• Early access to RSVP for Solar One’s fall events and volunteer days

Eco Connector | $1,000

• 2 VIP tickets with access to indoor reception
• Name listed on public event materials
• Early access to RSVP for Solar One’s fall events and volunteer days

Community Spark | $500

• 1 VIP ticket with access to indoor reception
• Name included on digital assets

*PLEASE NOTE: Each VIP ticket includes admission to the indoor VIP reception for one adult and up to 2 children under 18. In addition to the indoor reception, Solar One’s outdoor programming, exhibits, tours, and community activations are open to the public, and VIP guests and their families are welcome to participate throughout the day.