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Float (Truck & Trailer) Application
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Deadline: Nov 23, 2024 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Dec 07, 2024 6:00 pm - Dec 07, 2024 8:30 pm (CST)
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Pearland, Texas
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$25.00 - $50.00
About the registration
Applications are reviewed in the order received, on a first come first serve basis. Please note that the City of Pearland reserves the right to approve or deny any parade entry applications. This parade is designed to entertain families and children and is not a commercial endeavor.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Participants are required to act in a professional manner, or they may be dismissed from the parade without a refund. Any entry suspected of alcohol or drug usage during the parade staging or parade route will be dismissed from the parade without a refund.
Participants MAY NOT throw anything from their float, entice spectators to approach the float, or cause in any manner spectators to enter or cross the parade route.
Distribution of “goodies” (candy, gifts, and flyers) is strictly prohibited on the parade route.
Participants must agree that in the event your group cannot participate in the parade after the entry fee has already been paid, the entry fee is NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.
All parade entries must continue moving forward at all times during the parade route. To prevent delays, stationary performances will not be allowed.
The parade Coordinator will make all line-up, arrangement and procession decisions.
All entries having music or sound amplifying systems shall maintain a volume that will not interfere with other entries, especially those with animals. If a unit is informed by the parade coordinator that the noise generated by their unit is too loud; they shall immediately turn the volume down.
All unit signage (including banners, vehicle decals, trailers, etc.) must match the organization name on the application. Outside sponsor recognition is not permitted without prior authorization from Pearland Parks & Recreation.
Fire Extinguishers. All floats and any vehicle or trailer with a generator must carry a fire extinguisher with a current certification. Vehicles will be inspected. Cars or trucks that do not have generators or not pulling floats (trailers) are exempt. You will NOT be able to purchase fire extinguishers at staging so please make sure your float or trailer has an extinguisher or you will not be permitted to participate in the parade. Float vehicles must be properly registered and insured.
Floats must have a minimum of 12 inches ground clearance from the frame. Nothing can drag on the roadway from the float. Proper clearance of materials from around the wheels of the vehicles must be incorporated to avoid any materials being caught in them.
All operators of motorized vehicles must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and be adequately trained to drive their float. Drivers must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
All entries are restricted from having a live “Santa Claus.” We have arranged to have one Santa Claus at the parade and having more than one live Santa can confuse kids.
Riders are NOT allowed to sit on or lean over the edge of the float. Any float with riders or articles hanging over the edge, before or during the parade will be subject to removal from the line-up.
Identification banners are required for motorized units. Banners must be for identification purposes only and not as an advertisement or political statement. No addresses, phone numbers or websites.
Prices
| Float (Truck & Trailer) Fee | $50.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Non- Profit Rate | $25.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Refunable Deposit | $50.00 | Non-refundable |
Questions on the registration
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Classification:
- Total length of your entry in feet?
- Does your entry include walkers, dancers, or marchers?
- How many walking participants will you have?
- Describe how you will incorporate the holidays and the "lighted" aspect into your entry?
- Describe, in detail, how your entry will represent the parade theme, "Classic Christmas Stories"?
- Tell us about your participation history with the Hometown Christmas Parade. Is this your 1st year?
- Tell us about your participation history with the Hometown Christmas Parade. Is this your 1st year?
- Announcement: Tell us what should be read about your organization or entry as the group passes the stage & judges? You may want to include interesting facts about your group, special awards, years of Christmas Parade participation, current leaders or board members, special functions, etc.
- Entry Title: You may use your creativity here or you can use the name of your business/organization
- I understand agree to send a representative to one of the mandatory pre-parade meetings.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
Float (Truck & Trailer) Application
Hometown Christmas Parade
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