Entries
In order to be considered as an entrant for the parade, your application must be entirely filled out. We will not be accepting late applications, or late registration fees (unless otherwise negotiated). Applications are due no later than November 15th, 2022. In addition, any staging information will be communicated ten (10) days prior to the event.

Entry Fee
Non-profit applications are $50. If your organization has any special circumstances please contact the Chamber.

Business or Commercial applications are $175
(nonrefundable)

Commercial Entrants
Commercial entrants will not be permitted to have any logos or banners other than the name of their sponsor or own organization.

Floats
While submitting your application, please provide a sketch of your float concept. We will not allow floats if they are not self-propelled. U pon review of your sketch, we will notify you if approved or denied. Furthermore, your float must also be in compliance with the Fire Code, and must also be comprised of only fire resistance materials. Your float is also subject to inspection prior to the parade by local Fire Department authorities.

• l. The start time of the parade is 1 PM (please be sufficiently early)
• 2. lf your entry is not either 1) commercial or 2) non­commercial, it will be subject to denial by the organization.
• 3. Under no circumstances will any Santa Claus be allowed to participate in the festivity, unless first approved by the organization.
• 4. Participants must be comparably uniformed and dressed neatly and appropriately to their respective float.
• 5. Any and all parade participants must be at least 9 years of age. lf there are special circumstances, please contact the organization for approval.
• 6. All floats and entries will be required to walk in the middle space between two lanes. You must stay as clase to the middle to provide sufficient distance between the audience and your unit.
• Any changes to your application, post-submission, must be screened by the organization prior to reapproval. Please contact the organization if extenuating circumstances arise.
• 8. The action of tossing, throwing, or even handing out ANYTHING during the parade by any unit is strictly prohibited by the organization.
• 9. We strongly encourage and require entries to remain non-controversial, politically neutral, and respectful of all cultures and backgrounds.
• 10. lf your unit requires sound equipment, it must be self-propelled. Any vehicle or car of any kind will not be permitted for use as a platform for this equipment.
• In arder to keep the flow and momentum of the parade moving smoothly, stopping is not allowed. You will be instructed to continue along.

• 1. Your application must be approved by the organization. All rules must be adhered therein, in arder to approved by the organization.
• 2. Any violation of the aforementioned rules may subject the applicant to disqualification or removal from the parade.
• 3. NO sirens, noise machines, or weapons of ANY KIND will be permitted on the site of the parade.