Walk in the St. Pats Parade with SC Pride!

Famously Hot SC Pride invites individuals to march with us in the St. Pat’s Parade in 5 Points as we celebrate visibility, community, and all things Pride. This is your chance to show up, stand proud, and bring LGBTQ+ joy to one of Columbia’s most spirited celebrations. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand new to marching with Pride, you’ll be part of a vibrant, affirming group representing our community loud, proud, and unapologetically visible. All are welcome to apply, with additional details—including meet-up time and location—shared via email during the week of the parade. Grab your green, bring your Pride, and let’s make it a moment.

• Participation Agreement: By submitting an application, participants agree to abide by all parade guidelines, rules, and instructions provided by event organizers. Failure to comply may result in removal from the parade or denial of future participation.
• Liability Waiver: All participants acknowledge that they are voluntarily participating in the St. Pat's in Five Points Parade and do so at their own risk. The event organizers, sponsors, and associated entities will not be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred before, during, or after the event.
• Insurance Requirement: All applicants are responsible for ensuring they have adequate insurance coverage, including personal and property liability, for their parade entry. By submitting this form you indemnify and hold harmless the event organizers, sponsors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from their participation in the event. Including but not limited to the Five Points Association and City of Columbia. 
• Weather & Event Modifications: The St. Pat's in Five Points Parade will take place rain or shine. However, organizers reserve the right to modify, delay, or cancel the event in the case of extreme weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, with no obligation for refunds or reimbursements.
• Image & Media Consent: By participating in the parade, applicants grant permission for event organizers and media partners to capture, distribute, and use photographs, video, and audio recordings for promotional purposes, without compensation or prior notification.
• Animals – Horses, dogs or other animals must provide their own clean up staff. The Five Points Association, their committee members and/or volunteers will not clean up behind your animal(s). Please be respectful of the other units that may follow you and your animals.
• Weapons - The Columbia Police Department prohibits all individuals from carrying a weapon/weapons during parades and marches which are held in the City limits of Columbia, South Carolina. This excludes period weapons which are to be used for a specific purpose, i.e., musket loaders, sabers and military weaponry.