Application
Regular Parade Participant
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Deadline: Nov 08, 2025 11:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Dec 06, 2025 6:00 pm - Dec 06, 2025 8:00 pm (EDT)
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Chesapeake, Virginia
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$ 350.00
About the application
About the event
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Prices
| Parade Entrance fees | $350.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Parade Sponsorship - LED Truck | $200.00 | Non-refundable | Our LED Truck sponsorship includes your logo along with 5 other non-competitive businesses on one screen on both sides of the LED Truck that will travel the parade route 3x during the parade. This is a great way to get added exposure for your company's logo, website and tagline. Last year, the LED's first year drew a significant amount of attention because it's so bright. Approximate parade attendance is 20,000. Please contact todd@chesapeakerotary.org with any questions. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Have you read and agree to the Parade Policies and Waivers?
- Do you acknowledge that no full Santa suits are allowed in the parade? There is only one Santa at our parade, but Santa hats are acceptable.
- Please provide the 2 - 4 sentence description you would like read by the Parade MC as you pass the stage. Our event is televised so this is a good opportunity to promote your organization.
- What is the approximate length (in feet) of the vehicle, vehicle + trailer or equipment you will include in the parade?
- What is the approximate number of attendees and walkers that will accompany your parade entry?
- We experienced huge gaps in last year's parade that impacted it being televised. Please acknowledge that you communicate to your entire parade group that you need to stay within 60 feet of the group in front of you.
- Please be aware that the start and end of the parade are 1 mile apart at two different locations. You will definitely need a plan for dropoff and pickup.
- Please acklowedge that this is the Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade, not a political rally. Therefore no political campaigning will be allowed, no election signs on vehicles or floats and no political flyers can be handed out along the parade route.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
Regular Parade Participant
2025 Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade