Parade and Float Registration

Parade Entry Form »

1. All entries must be illuminated, including walkers. You must have a quality, illuminated entry to be approved by the board of directors for acceptance in the parade.
2. Evidence of insurance must be returned with your entry form. Evidence of insurance with limits not less than $500,000 single limit covering bodily injury, death and property damage to any number of persons or property in any one occurrence. The certification shall name the “Festival of Lights Holiday Parade” as an additional insured.
3. No material may be handed out or thrown along the parade route. Persons in the official parade are prohibited from distributing merchandise, gifts, literature or other materials.
4. Throwing candy is NOT allowed due to safety issues. This will be strictly enforced!
5. No honking of horns is allowed.
6. Alcoholic beverages and other controlled substances are not allowed. Participants consuming a controlled substance prior to the start of the parade will not be permitted to enter the parade. Participants consuming a controlled substance, during the parade, or in the disbanding area will not be allowed to participate in future parades.
7. Participants must keep pace with the line of march. Do not mingle with spectators. All units must maintain forward motion during the parade.
8. All entries must provide the following:
   a. Application and entry fee.
   b. Proof of insurance.
   c. Written description of entry.
   d. Sketch or photo of entry.
   e. Completed Media Sheet.
9. Any changes in the entry form after submission and acceptance, must be submitted to the parade committee for approval by November 1st.
10. Entries must observe all applicable rules and regulations or be barred from the parade. The Parade Committee reserves the right to remove from the parade, either prior to assembly, at assembly, or at any other time during the parade, any entrant not conforming to the rules and regulations or any entrant refusing to follow the instructions of police or parade officials.
11. ALL ENTRIES MUST HAVE INSURANCE AND MEDIA SHEETS IN BEFORE DEADLINE.