2026 Greensboro Pride Parade & Festival

Greensboro Pride Parade & Festival Terms and Conditions 1. Acceptance of Terms By submitting an application or participating in the Greensboro Pride Parade & Festival (“Event”), the applicant, vendor, participant, sponsor, performer, and all associated representatives (collectively “Participant”) agree to these Terms and Conditions and to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and permit requirements. 2. Permits and Compliance Participant acknowledges the Event may require City of Greensboro special event permits, street closure authorizations, health permits, alcohol permits, and other authorizations. Participant agrees to obtain and maintain all required permits and comply with all permit conditions and Event guidelines. 3. Assumption of Risk Participant understands that involvement in the Event, including but not limited to use of streets, sidewalks, parks, stages, and public spaces, involves inherent risks, hazards, and dangers. Participant voluntarily assumes all such risks, whether known or unknown, and accepts full responsibility for any injury, loss, damage, or liability arising from or related to participation in the Event. 4. Release and Waiver of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by North Carolina law, Participant, on behalf of themselves, their organization, heirs, successors, and assigns, releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue IMPAQT GSO, the City of Greensboro, its elected officials, officers, employees, sponsors, volunteers, agents, and affiliates (collectively “Event Organizers”) for any and all claims, demands, losses, injuries, damages (including death), costs, or expenses arising out of or in any way connected with Event participation, including negligent acts or omissions of Event Organizers. 5. Indemnification Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Event Organizers from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to Participant’s conduct, acts, omissions, or breach of these Terms and Conditions. 6. Insurance Requirements Participant shall, at its own cost and expense, procure and maintain commercial general liability insurance, automobile liability insurance (if applicable), and other coverage as required by the Event Organizers or municipal permit. Participant must provide a certificate of insurance naming the Event Organizers and the City of Greensboro as additional insureds prior to the Event. 7. Compliance with Rules Participant agrees to follow all Event rules, safety protocols, staff instructions, and applicable health and safety guidelines. Failure to comply may result in denial of participation or removal from the Event with no refund of fees. 8. Cancellation and Refund Policy Event Organizers reserve the right to cancel or modify the Event due to weather, emergencies, public health concerns, or other circumstances. Participant acknowledges fees are subject to the Event’s published refund policy. 9. Use of Likeness and Content Participant grants Event Organizers a royalty-free, perpetual license to photograph, record, and use Participant’s image, voice, performance, materials, or other content captured during the Event for promotional, marketing, or archival purposes, without compensation. 10. Governing Law and Venue These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in a state or federal court located in Greensboro, North Carolina. 11. Severability If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.