SANTA CLARA PARADE OF CHAMPIONS ENTRY APPLICATION

PARADE DATE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025
Start Time: 11:00 am

Location: Santa Clara, California - Downtown area

Parade Route: One mile – downtown Santa Clara

Anticipated Attendance: 10,000

Parade Theme: Game On!!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Santa Clara Parade of Champions will serve as the official kick-off event for two of the biggest global sporting events coming to our city in 2026—the Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup! Get ready to celebrate as we bring the community together for a vibrant, high-energy parade under this year’s electrifying theme: “Game On!” From colorful floats and spirited performers to local champions and special surprises, the Parade of Champions will set the stage for a year of world-class sports and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement as Santa Clara steps onto the world stage!

Parade entries: Required to be entertaining, creative, and exciting. We welcome bands, floats, drill teams, dance teams, equestrians, comical groups, military units, etc. Embrace creativity and thinking outside the box, participants can bring the parade theme to life in engaging and thought-provoking ways, leaving a lasting impression on spectators and helping to create a memorable and meaningful event.

Judging by: Northern California Band Association.

Please read the parade guidelines. Respond early to be considered for placement in our parade. Parade organizers will approve applicants. Notification of acceptance will be emailed.

For updated information on the parade, sponsorships or volunteering, please click here to visit the Santa Clara Parade of Champions website
Awards!

The parade will be a professionally judged contest with over $5,750.00 in total prize money awarded

Categories include:

School Marching Bands - 1st: $1,500.00; 2nd: $550.00; 3rd: $250.00

Community Bands - 1st: $750.00; 2nd: $550.00; 3rd: $250.00

Drill Teams - 1st: $250.00; 2nd: $150.00; 3rd: $100.00

Community Float - 1st: $550.00; 2nd: $250.00; 3rd: $100.00

Dance/Performance Teams - 1st: $250.00; 2nd: $150.00; 3rd: $100.00
ENTRY APPLICATION

Completing an application does not guarantee a position in the parade. You will be notified of your entry's acceptance via email.
Deadline for entry September 5
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 (info to be sent this email)*
example@example.com
Website Address
Alternate Contact

First NameLast Name
Alternate Contact Phone
ENTRY TYPE
ENTRY CLASSIFICATION*

Non-Profit Community OrganizationCommercial Business (entry fee $250.00 or sponsorship applies)SchoolIndividual
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 - Scouting, Youth Groups, Military, Veterans

PERFORMANCE UNIT - Dance/Drill/Cheer Team, Entertainment Unit, Costumed Walkers

VEHICLE - Antique or Vintage, Single/Individual, Car Club, Fire Truck
ENTRY TYPE (check one)*

BANDEQUESTRIANFLOATGUESTMARCHERSPERFORMANCE UNITVEHICLE
REQUIRED: Description of entry will be used for the application review process by the committee. Explain, what your entry will look like in the parade? Provide information on decorations, music, costumes, entertainment, etc.
Description of Entry
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS *
Total number of people in entry
LENGTH OF ENTRY FOR STAGING*
In feet
Below, provide additional information needed for staging and judging where applicable:
BAND

School Marching BandCommunity Marching BandDrum CorpsPipe BandOther
Number of band transport vehicles, types and sizes
Provide length of vehicles
EQUESTRIAN

Team / PosseHorse Drawn WagonOther
Number of Horses
Number of equestrian transport trailers and size
Float Size (w/tow vehicle)
MAXIMUM SIZE - 50' L X 10' W X 14' H (from ground)
VEHICLE

Single - AntiqueCollectors ClubOther
Number of Vehicles
Limit 6 per club
Any amplified music/sound with your entry?*

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

YesNo
If YES, describe type and purpose of vehicle:
Vehicle to carry sound, props, etc.
ENTRY DESCRIPTION / ANNOUNCER SCRIPT

Please provide complete description of the entry including costumes, uniforms, decorations, music, etc.
Entry Description and Announcer Script*

Please provide complete description of the entry 0/75
Additional comments or requests:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

Please read, print or download entry requirements and general guidelines before submitting application
Parade Guidelines (click down arrow to downloand or click to print)
General Liability Waiver
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 that I/we may incur or cause a third party to incur as a result of my/our participation in the Santa Clara Parade of Champions. With this understanding, I/we further agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless the Santa Clara Parade of Champions Committee, the City of Santa Clara, Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC and its elected and appointed officials, board members, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, injuries, suits, and judgments arising from, or in connection with my participation in the parade. I/we further waive any claims on behalf of my successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators, and any other persons or entities who/which may have a claim based on my/our personal injuries and/or property damage. I/we also consent to video and photographs to be taken of me for use in future publicity and I understand that I will not receive any compensation for such use. I/we understand 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 on behalf of our organization. I/we further understand and agree that this saves harmless and indemnification shall apply to and all facilities that the City of Santa Clara may own and/or control. Furthermore, I/we have read and agree to abide by all of the Santa Clara Parade of Champions 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

Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC

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

ENTRY TYPE

ENTRY DESCRIPTION / ANNOUNCER SCRIPT

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES