ITALIAN HERITAGE PARADE ENTRY APPLICATION

PARADE DATE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025
Start Time: 12:30p

Location: San Francisco, California - Fisherman's Wharf to North Beach

Parade Route: 1.3 miles – Start at Beach Street and Jefferson Street. Proceed west on Jefferson Street to Leavenworth Street to Columbus Avenue to Stockton Street to Vallejo Street to Columbus Avenue to Filbert Street.

Anticipated Attendance: 50,000

Parade organizers will approve applicants. Notification of acceptance will be emailed.

Parade entries are required to be entertaining, creative, and exciting. We welcome bands, drill teams, dance teams, equestrians, comical groups, etc. Think out of the box! We can help you with ideas. Spectators want to be entertained and they will remember a unique, fun, entertaining entry. Please read the general parade guidelines. Respond early to be considered for placement in our parade.

For updated information on the parade, please visit our website at San Francisco Italian Heritage

Entry Deadline is September 5, 2025
ENTRY APPLICATION

Completing an application does not guarantee a position in the parade. You will be notified of your entry's acceptance via email.
Parade Year*

2025
Organization Name*
Mailing Address *

Street or PO Box

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Phone*
Parade Day Phone*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Website Address
Alternate Contact

First NameLast Name
Alternate Contact Phone
ENTRY TYPE
ENTRY CLASSIFICATION*

Non-Profit Community OrganizationSchoolCommercial Business ($500.00 entry fee or sponsorship)IndividualGovernment Agency/Department/IndividualOther

Commercial/Business Entry Fee/Stripe Payment

USDDescription

Credit Card Details
First Name	Last Name
Credit Card Number	Security Code
Card Expiration

ENTRY TYPE DEFINITIONS

BAND - Marching Band, Drum Corps, Pipe Band

EQUESTRIAN - Individual Rider, Team, Posse, Pulled Wagon, Miniature

FLOAT - Self-propelled, Towed, Pushed or Pulled

GUEST - Invited Guest

MARCHERS - Military/Veterans, Scouting

PERFORMANCE GROUP - Dance/Drill Team, Entertainment Unit

VEHICLE - Antique/Classic, Single/Individual, Cable Car, Car Club, Fire Truck
ENTRY TYPE*

BANDEQUESTRIANFLOATGUESTMARCHERSPERFORMANCE GROUPVEHICLE
Entry Description*
Please provide a complete description of the entry. Explain, what your entry will look like in the parade. Provide theme, music, costumes, decorations, uniforms, etc. NOTE: Description of entry will be used for the application review process by the committee.
LENGTH OF ENTRY (FOR STAGING)*
Length in feet
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS*
People in/with entry
Below, provide additional information needed for staging and judging where applicable:
BAND

Scholastic BandCollege BandIndependent/Community BandPipe BandDrum CorpsOther
Band Transport Vehicles
Provide type (buses, trucks or vans) and number of vehicles transporting the band
FLOAT

Professional BuiltSelf Built
Float Size - Length, Width, Height
MAXIMUM SIZE - 50' L X 10' W X 14' H (from ground)
EQUESTRIAN

Horse Drawn WagonTeam/PosseOther
Number of Horses
Limit 6 horses per group
PERFORMANCE GROUP / MARCHERS

Drill / Dance TeamEntertainment UnitMilitaryScoutingOther
VEHICLE

Antique / VintageCollectors ClubFire TruckOther
Number of Vehicles
Limit 6 vehilces club, maxium 3 clubs
Any amplified music or sound?

YesNo
If YES for music/sound, please describe:
Any support vehicles with this entry?

YesNo
If YES, describe purpose of vehicle:
Vehicles for sound, propos, etc.
SCRIPT

Please provide a brief script for the on street announcers. Include name of organization, name of unit, name of director, interesting facts, description of routine, costumes, decorations, props, etc.
Announcer Script*
Additional Comments or Requests:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

Please download and read entry requirements and parade guidelines before submitting application.
Please download and review parade guidelines by pressing the down arrow next to print button.
As an authorized representative of this organization/business and its participating members, I/we hereby understand and agree to accept the risk of bodily injury and/or property damage which I/we may incur or cause a third party to incur as a result of my/our participation in the Italian Heritage Parade. With this understanding, I/we further agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless the Italian Heritage Celebration, Inc., Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC, City and County of San Francisco, its Boards, its Commissions, and their respective officers, agents, contractors, and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, injuries, suits, and judgments arising from, or in connection with/my successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators, and any other persons or entity's who/which may have a claim based on my/our personal injuries and/or property damage. I/we further understand and agree that this save harmless and indemnification shall apply to and all facilities that the Italian Heritage Celebration, Inc., Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC and the City and County of San Francisco may own and/or control. I/We understand that segments of the media will be present at the parade and I/We grant an unconditional release for all rights of publications, press, radio, and television present and future, along with all video and photographic rights by virtue of their appearance. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 in connection with my participation in this event and I personally assume this risk. Furthermore, I/we have read and agree to abide by the Italian Heritage Parade guidelines and rules, as shown in the pages provided and those to be presented with the participant's information package if my unit is accepted.
I have read, agree and accept all parade guidelines, hold harmless and general information as an authorized representative of this organization/business*

I accept
Authorized Representative*

First NameLast Name
Date Submitted

MonthDayYear
Questions/Contact:

Ray Pulver, Parade Producer

Upbeat Parade Productions

408-629-2520 Email: RayPulver@upbeatparades.com
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ENTRY APPLICATION

ENTRY TYPE

SCRIPT

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES