Ridgefield 4th of July Parade Application Saturday July 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM Downtown Ridgefield, Washington Theme: “Celebrating 100 Years”
LEADER’S NAME _______________________________Email_________________________________ SCHOOL, GROUP, ORGANIZATION _________________________________________________ ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________ CITY ________________________ STATE _______________ZIP CODE ___________ DAYTIME PHONE (___) _____________________EVENING PHONE (___) _____________________ NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP: _________ ANIMALS: ________ VEHICLES: _______ LENGTH OF VEHICLE ___________ NUMBER OF AXELS__________ GROUP DESCRIPTION _____________________________________________________________
CATEGORY #______ (See Categories Below)
PARADE CATEGORIES:
1. Floats (non-commercial, clubs, and youth organization) [2 walkers if hidden driver]
2. Floats (commercial) [2 walkers if hidden driver]
3. Bands (marching & riding)
4. Drill Teams, Dance Teams, Honor Guards
5. Marching Units (other than bands, drill/dance teams)
6. Large Animals [>150 lbs], Wagons, Carts and Bikes (Ridden or on Leads)
7. Small Animals [<150 lbs], Wagons, Carts and Bikes
8. Courts and Sports
9. Large Vehicles/Equipment (3+) axel, one per parade spaces [2 walkers per parade space]
10. Antique Vehicles & Clubs (3 motorcycles, 2 cars/pickups, or 1 (3+) axel rig per parade space)
[2 walkers per 4 axels]
11. Decorated/Theme Vehicles (3 motorcycles, 2 cars/pickups, or 1 (3+) axel rig per parade space)
[2 walkers per 4 axels]
12. Decorated Human powered conveyances (maximum of 30 bicycles per parade space)
13. Costumes Depicting Theme
14. Miscellaneous
15. Political - Not Judged
ENTRY FEES: [1 parade space is 30 lineal feet, minimum charge for 1 space per entry]
$25.00 for Private or Commercial entries per parade space
$100.00 for Politicians per parade space
Special information, biography and description of your group for announcer commentary and media release: _______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________ I/we agree to comply with the 2009 Ridgefield 4th of July Parade rules and regulations.
Signature X ____________________________________________________________________________________
Applications forms must be received by 5:00 PM, Monday June 29,2009 Please return this form to: PARADE COMMITTEE, PO BOX 896 RIDGEFIELD, WA 98642 Please make checks payable to: The Ridgefield 4th of July Committee
PARADE RULES & REGULATIONS
GENERAL: The “Ridgefield Celebrates 100 Years” parade is open to all. All entries are subject to approval of the Parade Committee. Safety precautions and polite behavior by the participants will be observed at all times. Failure to comply with these rules will result in expulsion from the parade. Positions will be assigned and all participants agree to keep to their assigned position with the line of march. Participants agree to maintain parade spacing and must not slow down the parade. All large entries (tow trucks, buses, etc.) must have a safety walker on all four corners of the entry.
REGISTRATION: All entrants who wish to be included in the judging must complete and return the attached Entry Form no later than Friday, June 19, 2009. No EXCEPTIONS.
CHECK-IN AND FORMATION: Parade line-up begins at 8:00 am. All groups are to report to the registration table at 5th and Division. (Please remember under what name you registered!)
ENTRY FEE: PER PARADE SPACE [30 lineal feet] Private and Commercial: $25.00 Politicians: $100.00 JUDGING: Begins promptly at 9:30 am. Each entry wishing to be judged must be pre-registered and in line prior to 9:30 am. Late entries will not be eligible for judging. All entries will be judged on originality, color, and interpretation of the parade theme: “Celebrating 100 Years”. Pets or Livestock: Judging of animal costumes will be based on originality and creativity. Dogs and other small pets may be entered, provided they are on a leash and under full control at all times.! Owners are responsible for their animal’s safety, comfort, water and sanitation. All horse group entrants must provide their own pooper scooper. Please anticipate hot weather and give consideration to your pet!
AWARDS CEREMONY: All awards, with the exception of Bands, Drill/Dance Teams and Baton Groups, will be presented prior to or at the start of the parade. They will also be announced by the parade MC during the parade route.
CANDY: Candy may only be handed out along the parade route by a member of the group on each side walking and tossing to the children. No candy may be thrown from floats or vehicles of any kind.
DISBAND AREA: The parade ends at the corner of Pioneer and 8th. If you are staying for the FUN turn Right at 8th and Pioneer and park behind the Nazarene Church. If you are headed out of town, continue on Pioneer back to I-5. Please obey street closures that will include the entire parade route and surrounding streets.
IMPORTANT
Please remind all parade participants that we need full cooperation possible for litter control, both at the formation and disband areas. Please help us make this a wonderful, fun-filled event for everyone.
Thank you.
Any and all individuals or organized groups who enter this parade do so fully at their own risk. The City of Ridgefield, its’ agents, or any of the event’s sponsors, are not liable in any way for injury or damages.
