Application
Non-Profit 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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$ 225.00
About the application
About the event
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Prices
Parade Entrance Fees - Non-Profit Organizations | $225.00 | Non-refundable |
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.
- Does the IRS classify your organization as a nonprofit? If not, please use the regular application.
- 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

Non-Profit Parade Participant
2025 Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade