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Parade Retail/Commercial Application Charlotte Pride 2023

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Deadline: Jul 18, 2023 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Aug 19, 2023 10:00 am - Aug 20, 2023 6:00 pm (EDT)
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$300-500

About the event

Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade August 19 & 20, 2023 Uptown Charlotte
Charlotte Pride
Charlotte Pride
Charlotte Pride
Charlotte Pride

About the application

Use this application to apply for a spot in our parade lineup for your company or organization's parade walking/marching group. Walking groups can include up to 100 people. Companies or organizations can consist of walking groups of more than 100 will need to contact Charlotte Pride about becoming a sponsor. To inquire about becoming a sponsor, please reach out to our Programs and Developmeng Director Meredith Thompson at meredith@charlottepride.org.

 

As we continue to determine capacity of our 2023 event, we will work through applications as quickly as possible. 

 

NOTE: Spaces for floats are limited this year and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsor options are only for organizations that are already sponsors of the Festival & Parade and a complimentary space in the parade is in their sponsorship package. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to our Programs and Development Director at meredith@charlottepride.org for more information.

 

Notification Deadlines and Dates: 

Submission by March 31 – Notice by April 14 

Submission by April 30 – Notice by May 19 

Submission by May 31 – Notice by June 23 

Submission by June 25 (Final Deadline) – Notice by June 30 

 

Please do not email Charlotte Pride requesting status updates before your submission notice date. If you have not been contacted by your appropriate notification date, please email parade@charlottepride.org and a member from the team will get back to you.

 

For frequently asked questions, please visit our website at https://charlottepride.org/faqs/ 

Terms & Conditions

We are following CDC and local health guidelines: At this time, masks are not required for outdoor events. We will have masks and hand sanitizer available in the festival zone for those who need these precautions. We will align our safety protocols should the CDC or local health guidelines change.

Prices

Fro Profit Small Business/Corporate Group of 100 or Fewer Walking Group $300
For-Profit/Retail/Commercial Group with Vehicle (Car/Truck/Van) $400
For-Profit/Commercial Motorcycle Group $400

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email
  • Gender
  • Birthday
  • Address

Additional information

  • Organization Name
  • Name and Email of On-Site Contact for Parade Day
  • Organization/Business Address
  • Phone Number of Applicant
  • Applicant Email Address
  • Website, Social Media, or Other Online Presence
  • Please select your type of parade entry
  • If you have a vehicle, what kind of vehicle will be included in your entry?
  • Parade Entry Name (As it should be read from parade stage and printed in all materials)
  • Description of your organization to be read by our emcees to announce your entry during the parade (100 word max.)
  • Number of Participants in Group
  • If you selected that your group will be utilizing a float, what float company are you using?
  • MOTORCYCLES: How many motorcycles will be in your group?
  • Will you have amplified sound of any kind including musical instruments, audio tracks, or megaphones?
  • Mandatory Parade Orientation Meeting
  • Please send a Certificate of Insurance listing Charlotte Pride as Additional Insured to meredith@charlottepride.org
  • Acknowledgement of Finality of Submission
Parade Retail/Commercial Application Charlotte Pride 2023
Parade Retail/Commercial Application Charlotte Pride 2023
Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade
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