50th Annual WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Contact Name* This field is required.
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Last Name
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City of North Miami - Departments only - Please select your department below:For North Miami City Departments Only (if applicable) - Select N/A if you are not a representative of a city department.
Building
Office of the City Clerk
Office of the City Manager
Code & Compliance
Community Planning & Development
Finance
Housing & Social Services
Information Technology
Library
Mayor & Council
MOCA
Parks & Recreation
Personnel Administration
North Miami PD
Public Works
Purchasing
Risk Management
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Title of Entry* This field is required.Name will be used for all Parade announcements and publicity.
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Organization/Company Name* This field is required.This Name will not be used for all announcements and publicity.
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E-mail* This field is required.Please use a valid email. All communication for parade logistics will be issued via email.
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Phone Number* This field is required.
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Alternate Phone Number* This field is required.
Area Code
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Website Entry website
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Social media Facebook, Instagram, You Tube etc.
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What kind of unit are you entering into the parade? (Please check at least one of the following choices.) Each float entry is allowed ONE vehicle (with a trailer if applicable). If you would like to use more than one vehicle to represent your theme or to accommodate participants, You must be approved by the Special Events Supervisor.* This field is required.
Mobile (any type of moving vehicle)
Float (on flatbed or tow unit)
Pageant winner (Which pageant? Title?)
Walkers/Marchers (How many are in your group?)
Band (How many will be marching? Please add the amount in the next question)
Horses or other animals **ALL animals must be bagged or diapered** (What kind? How many?)
Other
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Additional information about your unit?Include the amount of participants in your unit, information about Pageant winners, is the float on a flatbed or tow
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Please attach a photo of the UnitPlease attach group photo (in costume preferred.) Include any float or entry information that can help us further visualize your unit and entry. Mobile photos are acceptable.
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Will your unit stop and perform at the Main Stage on NE 125th St & 8th Ave. (NOTE: No parade unit will be judged.)* This field is required.ALL STOPS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PARADE ORGANIZER.
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Our insurance requires us to have names of all the participants riding, carrying, walking, etc. This includes all persons riding on a float, carrying a banner, or participating in any way.You can type the names in the space provided below or upload on the next question.
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List of all participantsAll participants are required to complete a participant waiver.
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Name(s) of Driver of car, float, tractor, etc. * This field is required.
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Valid Drivers License* This field is required.
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Upload your organization logo. PDF, PNG, Vector
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Name of person responsible for your kids drop off area.Chaperones are mandatory for all groups with Minors
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PLEASE NOTE: One representative from your parade unit MUST attend a pre-parade safety meeting.* This field is required.Meetings will be held virtually. Zoom Link will be available after entry confirmation.
Thursday, 11/20/25 - 4PM (Time and Date subject to availability)
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PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS:

Please read the included rules and regulations and sign below to indicate your understanding of the condition of participation.

NO live Santa on floats

NO Sirens during the parade

Lineup is between 7:30AM and 8:30AM

All participants must have float “completed” before entering lineup area

Only completed floats allowed in lineup area.

1. All chaperones and participants must be in costume.

2. All participants must provide their own costumes. (The city does not provide)

3. All mobile units must be decorated.

4. All units must visually be represented as a group that depicts the current theme.

5. All tow units must be decorated to highlight the theme of the float.

6. Units may not stop to perform at any time during the parade unless chosen in advance.

*Parade stops are based on originality, entry information, photo and entertainment value.

7. The contact person should be with the unit at all times and a minimum of two (2) adults are required to walk beside your entry. We encourage entries to go above and beyond the minimum.

8. No objects may be thrown from the unit. Giveaways may be distributed by hand.

9. Photos and music will not be returned.

10. Entries will be accepted or rejected at the discretion of the Parade Committee.

11. The Parade Committee requires a minimum of two (2) “on-float” activities on your float. An “on-float” activity must incorporate two or more of the following suggestions:

Music on your float.

Entertainment – dancers, stilt walkers, clowns etc. walking alongside the entry.

Flags and/or banners to be carried or waived on or alongside the entry.

Company or organization mascot.

Coordination of float participants’ clothing – matching shirts, costumes etc.

Other – if you have any ideas please submit for Parade committee review and approval.

12. All approved applicants will be acknowledged by via email and provided with complete parade instructions, including the staging area diagram and a route map.

13. Any unit that violates the Parade Rules or has a discipline problem will run the risk of disqualification and removal from the parade.

14. All entries will be provided a new Number the morning of the Parade for the stage marshals to see from the announcement booths. That Number MUST BE VISIBLE on front banner/vehicle or person carrying the number. This correlates with the announcing and description of the event and we want to make sure your group is represented correctly on the recording.
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Group Leader or Director* This field is required.
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Unit Decorated and/or Built By:* This field is required.
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If the unit is a float please list the dimensions of it (Width, Length and height):* This field is required.
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Will you have any prerecorded music?
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What type of music will be played?* This field is required.Genre and/or artist
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Describe the history of the organization and the unit (float, costumes, people, age range, etc.* This field is required.All units are required to have a description. Your description will be read on stage as your unit passes the main stage at City Hall - 776 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161. If you do not include a description, we will read your "title of entry" name as is.
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SignatureBy signing this electronic form from use on any device, means or action, you consent to the legally binding terms and conditions of this Agreement. You further agree that your signature on this document (hereafter referred to as your "E Signature") is as valid as if you signed the document in writing. I have read through and agree to all of the Rules and Condition of Participation.
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