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Parade Application

PARADE APPLICATION

PARADE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Parade General Rules and Guidelines

(Please read the rules and guidelines carefully before signing the application)

Check-in details:

Monday, January 15th, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. Upon check-in, you will receive your parade number and your position will be assigned. 

Parade start time and length:
The start time is at 11:00 A.M. sharp and the parade route is approximately 1.5 miles. 
Entry requirements and selection:

Entry applications are all subject to approval by parade organizers. Entries must be accompanied by a complete entry form and entry fee, no later than Friday, January 5th, 2024. Entries arriving after the application deadline may be allowed in the parade but will be placed at the end of the parade. The parade is a “family-friendly” celebration and parade participants must be appropriate to be seen by all ages. The parade will not be used as a platform for special interests. 

Entry application form:

The entry application form must be completed and signed with an understanding of the general rules and guidelines. The parade organizers reserve the right to reject any entry at any time. Applicants will receive notification of their acceptance. Staging instructions will be mailed approximately two weeks prior to the parade. The rules and guidelines are for the safety and quality of the parade. Failure to abide by these rules and guidelines and those presented with the parade information package may result in the entry’s removal from the parade. 

Forward motion parade:

All entries are required to maintain a continuous forward motion during the parade. 

Cancellation policy:

Only a significant act of nature will cancel the parade and the parade will not be rescheduled. There are NO refunds. Entries not in position at check-in time will be placed at the end of the parade. 

Marching musical units:

School Bands, Drum Corps, Independent Bands, etc. Marching musical units are required to perform the entire parade route. Unit members are required to be in uniform attire.

 Floats:
We recommend push floats for this parade or decorated trailers. A description of the float design with size dimensions must be submitted with the parade application. Floats should not exceed 50 feet in length (including tow vehicles) or more than 14 feet in height and 10 feet wide. 
Marchers/ Specialty units:

Clowns, color guards, marching groups, scouting groups. Entries requiring vehicles to carry sound systems must notify parade organizers on the application. Carts or vehicles accompanying the entry must be decorated.

 

Vehicles:
* 4 vehicles is the maximum limit per entry with an exception to motorcycles.
* The maximum limit on Motorcycles is 8 per entry. Vehicles considered for entry must be antique, unique, or commercial business vehicles. Commercial vehicles must submit proof of insurance and liability with the application. Entrants must have full control of vehicles at all times.
 
Drill/ Dance:
Dance Troupes; Drill Teams, Baton Groups, etc, should consist of 10 members or more to be considered. Routines must be choreographed for forward motion.

Participant age restrictions:
Walking participants must be at least six (6) years old or older. There must be at least one adult escort for every six (6) children under the age of 13 years. Young children riding on a float must have adult supervision on and around them. 
Indemnity:
To the extent permitted by law, the participant hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Advantage Village Academy, the City of St. Pete, or any of their Martin Luther King Jr. Parade affiliates against all claims, losses, or damages to personal or property costs (including reasonable attorney’s fees), arising out of or connected with the event, including but not limited to, the set-up, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of parade route or a part thereof, by the participant, except those claims arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of Advantage Village Academy, The City of St. Pete or any of their Martin Luther King Jr. Parade affiliates.
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