HOLLISTER 150th ANNIVERSARY PARADE ENTRY APPLICATION

Hollister 150th Anniversary Parade

Date - Saturday, August 6, 2022
Parade Start Time: 10:00a

Location: Hollister, California - Downtown District

Parade Route: One mile – Start at Haydon and San Benito Streets. Proceed north on San Benito Street to Fifth Street in downtown Hollister.

Anticipated Attendance: 10,000

The City of Hollister will be marking this historic event with a unique parade, celebrating each decade and historic events for over 150 years.

We are looking for entertaining, creative, and exciting entries. We welcome equestrians, bands, floats, drill teams, dance teams, comical groups, and military groups to apply. We are encouraging entries to wear costuming or outfits related to one of the 15 decades. From 1872 to 2022. Think out of the box! Spectators want to be entertained and they will remember a unique, fun, entertaining entry.

We will help you locate costumes or provide ideas for unique parade entries.

We are looking for entertaining, creative, and exciting entries. We welcome bands, floats, drill teams, dance teams, comical groups, military groups, and equestrians. Think out of the box! We can help you with ideas. Spectators want to be entertained and they will remember a unique, fun, entertaining entry.

Please read the general parade guidelines. Respond early to be considered for placement in our parade. Parade organizers will approve applicants. Notification of acceptance will be emailed.
Entry Application
Parade Year *

2022
Organization Name *
Mailing Address *

Street Address

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Name *

First Name Last Name
Primary Phone *
Parade Day Phone *
Email Address *
example@example.com
Website Address
Alternate Contact Name

First Name Last Name
Alternate Contact Phone
ENTRY TYPE
Entry Classification *

Non-Profit Community Organization Commercial Business School Individual Other
ENTRY TYPE DEFINITIONS

BAND - Marching Band, Drum Corps, Pipe Band

EQUESTRIAN - Individual Rider, Team, Posse, Pulled Wagon, Miniature

FLOAT - Self-propelled, Towed, Push or Pull

GUEST - Invited Guest

SPECIALTY UNIT - Dance/Drill/Cheer Team, Military, Veterans, Scouting Groups

VEHICLE - Antique or Vintage, Individual, Car Club, Unique, Fire Truck
TYPE OF ENTRY *

BAND EQUESTRIAN FLOAT GUEST SPECIALTY UNIT VEHICLE
REQUIRED: Below, please provide a complete description of the entry. Explain, what your entry will look like in the parade. Provide theme, music, costumes, decorations, uniforms, etc. NOTE: Description of entry will be used for the application review process by the committee.
Entry description
LENGTH OF ENTRY (FOR STAGING) *
Length in feet
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS *
Members/People w/in Entry
EQUESTRIANS

Single Rider Team / Posse Horse Drawn Wagon Other
Number of Horses Entry
Float Size (w/tow vehicle)
MAXIUM SIZE - 50' L X 10' W X 14' H (from ground)
VEHICLE

Single - Antique/Vintage Collectors Club Fire Truck Other
Number of Vehicles
Limit six vehicles per club
Any amplified music/sound?

Yes No
If YES for music/sound, describe
Any support vehicles with entry?

Yes No
If YES, describe purpose of support vehicle
Vehicles for sound, props, etc.
Number and type of vehicles used to transport entry
If applicable, buses, equipment trucks, trailers, etc.
Announcer Script

Please provide a brief script for the on street announcers. Include name of organization, name of unit, name of director, interesting facts, description of routine, costumes, decorations, props, etc.
Announcer Script *

0/100
Additional comments or request;
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

Please read, print or download entry requirements and general guidelines before submitting.
I/we hereby understand and agree to accept the risk of bodily injury and/or property damage which I/we may incur or cause a third party to incur as a result of my/our participation in the Hollister 150th Anniversary Parade. With this understanding, I/we further agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless the City of Hollister and the Hollister Downtown Association, its Boards, its Commissions, and their respective officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, injuries, suits, and judgments arising from, or in connection with my successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators, and any other persons or entities who/which may have a claim based on my/our personal injuries and/or property damage. I/we further understand and agree that this hold harmless and indemnification shall apply to and for all facilities that the City of Hollister and Hollister Downtown Association may own and/or control. I understand the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 in connection with my participation in this event and I personally assume this risk. Furthermore, I/we have read and agree to abide by the Hollister 150th Anniversary Parade guidelines and rules, as shown in the pages provided and those to be presented with the participant's information package if my/our unit is accepted. Authorized Representative and Driver signatures below indicate attached rules and regulations have been read. Failure to comply will result in removal from the parade.
Accepted *

I have read and agree to all guidelines, hold harmless and general information as an authorized representative of organization.
Authorized Representative *

First Name Last Name
Date Submitted

Month Day Year
Questions/Contact:

Ray Pulver, Parade Producer

Upbeat Parade Productions

408-629-2520 - RayPulver@upbeatparades.com
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Entry Application

ENTRY TYPE

Announcer Script

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES