BAND APPLICATION - 2026 Electric Light Parade

BAND CATEGORY DESCRIPTION:

Parade entries are encouraged to be creative through costumes, materials, and ideas when developing their entries. HOLIDAY LIGHTS, LIGHTS,  LIGHTS! is this year’s theme. Let’s light up Water Street! This is a lighted night parade, the incorporation of lights is mandatory. 

·       Band Entries must consist of 2 or more individuals to

        qualify as a Band.

·       CASH PRIZE AWARD CATEGORY

        Judging Criteria:  ALL Parade Entries, INCLUDING

        BANDS, will be judged on the following:

         Best Incorporation of the Theme (Holiday Lights, Lights,

         Lights!)

         Quantity / Incorporation of Lights

         Originality / Creativity

         Overall Appeal

·       Band Type:  

        High School Band (Jazz, Marching, etc…)

        Junior High School Band (Jazz, Marching, etc…)

        Independent Band (must consist of 2 or more individuals

        to qualify as a band)

·       All participants and equipment must be dropped off and picked up outside the Parade Staging area. Please plan ahead.

·       School Band Equipment Transport Vehicles are permitted, 1 Equipment Transport Vehicle per entry only (Box Truck, Box Trailer, etc…). No other vehicles allowed.  Must notify on Parade Application, including size/length.

·       Entry to include band participants only.

·       Participant Pick-Up after the parade designated on Magnesium St.

·       School Bus Parking / Equipment Trailer Parking designated at Burkholder Middle School.  See Map Provided for Bus Directions to Student Pick-Up.

·      BANDS ONLY!  ALL BANDS WILL EXIT the Parade Route using W. Victory Rd. at Iron St.

PLEASE LET ALL PARENTS, CHAPERONES, etc... know where student pick-up/bus parking will be.

Please see attached PDF for full Guidelines & Rules and any additional attachments, including maps. 

Maximum Size Parameters Allowed At Parade Staging – BAND CATEGORY:  

Band (Marching / On Foot):    15’x100’

Band On/In Vehicle:                15’x45’ (size includes trailer and tow vehicle)

When submitting your Entry Size:

·         OVERALL, ENTRIES MUST NOT BE WIDER THAN 15 FEET OR TALLER THAN 17 FEET

·         Provided Length must include tow vehicle and must not exceed maximum allowed Length Parameter given within Parade Entry Category.

·         Sizing Parameters listed are the MAXIMUM allotted per entry type.  Participant MUST enter ACTUAL length – do not just enter the max length allowed, this could affect your Application Acceptance.

·         Entry Size is REQUIRED for Staging Purposes, this is the amount of space entry uses when at a standstill, prior to getting into formation for parade procession.