SANTA CLARA PARADE OF CHAMPIONS ENTRY APPLICATION

PARADE DATE - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
Start Time: 11:00 am

Location: Santa Clara, California - Downtown area

Join us for the Santa Clara Parade of Champions!

The Santa Clara "Parade of Champions" was a benchmark in Santa Clara for over 50 years. The parade had been in suspension since the mid-1990's but this longtime Santa Clara tradition is continuing after its return last year!

Parade Route: One mile – downtown Santa Clara

Anticipated Attendance: 10,000

Parade entries: Required to be entertaining, creative, and exciting. We welcome bands, floats, drill teams, dance teams, equestrians, comical groups, military units, 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 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, please visit www.www.scparadeofchampions.org.
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, August 15
Parade Year *

2020
Name of Organization *
Contact Name *

First Name Last Name

Mailing Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Primary Phone *

Area Code Phone Number
Parade Day Phone *

Area Code Phone Number
Email Address *
Website Address
Alternate Contact

First Name Last Name
Alternate Contact Phone

Area Code Phone Number
ENTRY TYPE
ENTRY CLASSIFICATION *

Non-Profit Community Organization Commercial Business (entry fee $250.00 or sponsorship applies) School Individual
ENTRY TYPE DEFINITIONS

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

FLOAT - Self-propelled, Towed, Pushed or Pulled

GUEST - Invited Guest

MARCHERS - Scouting, Youth Groups, Military, Veterans

MUSICAL UNIT - Marching Band, Drum Corps, Pipe Band

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

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

EQUESTRIAN FLOAT GUEST MARCHERS MUSICAL UNIT SPECIALTY UNIT VEHICLE
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
LENGTH OF ENTRY FOR STAGING *
In feet
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS *
Total number of people in entry
Below, provide additional information needed for staging and judging where applicable:
BAND

School Marching Band Community Marching Band Drum Corps Pipe Band
Number of band transport vehicles, types and sizes
Provide length of vehicles
EQUESTRIAN

Team / Posse Horse Drawn Wagon
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 - Antique Collectors Club
Number of Vehicles
Limit 6 per club
Any amplified music/sound with your entry? *

Yes No
If YES for music/sound, please describe:
Music and sound
Any support vehicle with this entry?

Yes No
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
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 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, 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 further waive any claims on behalf of 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 City of Santa Clara may own and/or control. Furthermore, I/we have read and agree to abide by 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.
Accepted *

I have read and agree to all guidelines and information as authorized representative of organization.
Authorized Representative *

First Name Last Name
Date Submitted

Month Day Year
Questions/Contact:

Ray Pulver, Parade Cordinator

Upbeat Parade Productions

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

ENTRY TYPE

ENTRY DESCRIPTION / ANNOUNCER SCRIPT

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES