106th Oʻahu King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade UNIT Application (2023)

106th Oʻahu King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade UNIT Application (2023)

Honolulu Application Deadline: 5/1/23 ~ Parade Date: 6/10/2023
- The fee to participate is $100 for commercial entries and $50 for non-profit organizations
- * Indicates mandatory field
- Please be prepared with payment information prior to completing the application.
- Please note that the representative completing this application will also be responsible to secure completed release form for everyone in their unit.
- By completing this application, I confirm that I am 18 or older and am authorized on behalf of the entity to represent them.
Official name of entry. *
Example: Musical Foundation of Hawaiʻi
Name entry wishes to use if different than above
Example: The Hawaiʻi ʻUkulele Band
Organization's Mission *
Example: Established to encourage students to play musical instruments.
Location Organization represents *
Example: Ewa Beach, Honolulu, Seattle
Type of Entry (Please list all that apply): *

Float Decorated Vehicle(s) Trolley Canoe/Trailer Walking/Marching Unit Marching Band
Number of vehicles if more than one. *
Example: 0, 1, 2
If submitting more than one vehicle, please list the order of vehicles/float. *
List occupants of vehicles/floats for the Parade lineup including name and title per vehicle/float. *
Approximate number of persons in Marching/Walking Unit. *
Summarize parade experience, if any. *
Contact Person *

First Name Last Name
Contact Email *
example@example.com
Contact Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Website (if applicable)
Parade Day Contact Name
Parade Day Contact Phone Number

Parade narrative:
- Describe your organization and unit in less than 100 words.
- Narrative will be read at all Announcer Stands along the Parade route and may be used for television broadcast.
- Please keep in mind that this is meant to be short and to the point as the unit will be moving while narrative is read by Parade Announcer.
Provide a narrative of 100 words or less. If you choose to submit at a later date, you must return to this application to update. Narratives must be submitted no later than June 1, 2023. Please be sure to keep the link and your established account user name and password in order to submit prior to the deadline.

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Any additional information #1
Example: Student participants range from 8 to 18 years of age.
Any additional information #2
Example: This group was founded by ʻukulele masters to perpetuate the love of music
Any additional information #3
Example: Each year this group performs half time at the University of Hawaiʻi Football Games
Any additional information #4
Example: Founded in 1964, this group continues to grow with branches in Maui and Kauaʻi
Any additional information #5
Example: We will feature a Trolley full of students.
I agree and understand that a representative of my Organization must attend the mandatory meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. *
Type full name
Mandatory Parade Meeting:

Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Queen Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand, metered parking is available off Monsarrat Avenue.

Meeting is mandatory for at least
one representative per unit.
Parade Guidelines:
1. The primary focus of this floral Parade is to honor and celebrate the legacy and memory of King Kamehameha I, unifier of the Hawaiian Island. Regardless of Parade theme, please keep this in mind while preparing for and participating in the King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade.
2. Each entry must be submitted on an official parade application. No application, no entry.
3. Incumbent politicians are welcome, however must represent only that office. No campaigning allowed in Parade.
4. Parade Contact is responsible for making unit aware of and communicating all rules and regulations to, and understood by, the unit’s participants.
5. The Parade Committee will determine suitability of all entrants.
6. All decisions are final. All entries are subject to the approval of the parade committee.
Parade Day Guidance:
1. All entries must remain in the order assigned by Staging Crew.
2. We require that you stay on the parade route and keep pace with the unit in front.
3. For yours and the crowd’s safety, no passing out or throwing anything from your unit. Watch for children along parade route.
4. Please use adequate identification of your group or sponsor on your entry. Must have a banner carried at front of unit.
5. Parade begins at 9:00 a.m., assembly start times vary.
6. Stay hydrated throughout the parade route and apply sunscreen prior to parade start.
7. All participants must abide by the rules and regulations established by the Parade Committee.
8. Parade will end at Kapi‘olani Park. Keep right on Kalākaua Avenue and be mindful of Parade staff.
9. Look out for volunteers directing marching units back to your buses.
10. All music/loud sounds are to cease as group crosses Kapahulu Avenue to avoid disturbing the animals of the Honolulu Zoo, per city ordinance.
11. Do not approach horses for both participant and horse safety.
*. The King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade Committee reserves the right of placement of all parade units. Placement will be determined by royal Hawaiian protocols, as well as for the most pleasant, safe, smooth running parade possible.

Parade Route and Staging:
- Drop off site, Punchbowl and King Street
  - Marshal in front of the Kalākaua Post Office on Richards and Merchant Streets
  - Be mindful of Parade Volunteers and check-in with Parade Official
- Parade will start at King and Richards Street fronting the ‘Iolani Palace
  - Be mindful of Parade Starter’s instructions
- Upon passing the statue of King Kamehameha I, you will not be allowed to stop for any reason.
  - Stopping will slow the rest of the Parade down
  - We ask that tribute to the King be made on the move with song, chant or gesture. At no time, should anyone break away from your unit to approach the statue
- Turning right onto Punchbowl, passing Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Left onto Ala Moana Boulevard
  - Please be mindful of traffic as Parade will cross over from the mauka lanes to the makai lanes to allow for cruise ship traffic.
  - Parade will marshal on Punchbowl to close gaps between units. Take direction from Parade staff.
- Right onto Kalākaua Avenue
- Ending at Queen Kapiʻolani Park
  - All Parade participants must adhere to City & County of Honolulu noise ordinances regarding the Honolulu Zoo. No music, horns or any other audible sounds beyond Kapahulu Avenue.
- Route subject to change.

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE

KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION COMMISSION

ALL DECISIONS ARE FINAL

Each individual participating in the 2023 King Kamehameha Parade ("Participant") shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State of Hawaii, the Department of Accounting & General Services, the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, and their officers, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, damage, cost and expense, including all attorneys' fees, and all claims, suits and demands therefore, arising out of or resulting from the acts or omissions of the Participant in this event. Participant recognizes that there are inherent risks associated with participating in this event and chooses to participate with their own free will.

I hereby authorize the Commission to use the photographs and video footage taken of our organization, and name, for use in the Commission’s printed publications, ads, website and any form of media. I acknowledge that since our participation in publications, media and websites produced by the Commission is voluntary, I will receive no financial compensation. I further agree that our participation in any publication and website produced by the Commission confers upon me no rights of ownership whatsoever.
Will minors be participating? *

Yes No
IMPORTANT: A separate release form is required for each person participating in the parade. In addition, all minors will need to have a parent or legal guardian, complete a separate release form found on our website. All release forms, participant and minor, must be submitted prior to Parade start in order to participate.
By completing the field below you are confirming that you are 18 years or older, are the Authorized Representative of the organization you are submitting for application and are in agreement with the terms and conditions outlined in this agreement. *
Type Full Name
Date *
Application is not complete until payment is made. The fee to participate is $100 for commercial entries
and $50 for non-profit organizations.

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