2023 Official Car Application

SHENANDOAH APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL®
Official Cars Rules and Regulations

1. A DRESS CODE FOR DRIVERS WILL BE ENFORCED:
a) Male drivers are requested to wear a shirt, tie and long pants(coat is optional but desired);
b) Female drivers are required to wear a suit, dress, skirt and blouse or an appropriate pants suit.
c) POSITIVELY NO BLUE JEANS!

2. The DRIVER MUST REFRAIN FROM THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES prior to and during the parade.

3. The Festival reserves the right to limit the non-Festival riders in the vehicle depending on the space needed in the car for Festival guests and their official escort. The quantity of any non-Festival riders, if any, must be specified on application and approved in advance.

4. THE THROWING OR HANDING OUT OF OBJECTS FROM THE VEHICLE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

5. STOPPING during the parade is prohibited. (Obviously, this rule is void in an emergency)

6. DO NOT STOP FOR AUTOGRAPHS!

7. A distance no greater than fifty (50) feet and no less than ten (10) feet must be maintained between parade entries. The only exception to this rule is when a Parade Marshal gives different instructions.

8. The car must have a valid registration, display a current inspection sticker and be in good mechanical condition.

9. The car must be washed for parade day.

10. A color photograph of the vehicle in its present condition, must be submitted with your application.

11. CELEBRITIES/DIGNITARIES will be accompanied by their Festival Escort.

12. Parade Marshals are located along the parade route. Cooperation of entrants with Parade Marshals is required.

13. Firefighters’ Parade Marshals will be identifiable by Red Lapel Ribbons.

14. Grand Feature Parade Marshals will be identifiable by Yellow Lions Club Vest.

15. NO ADVERTISING IS ALLOWED ON CARS. Apple Blossom officials reserve the right to determine what is advertising and to require its removal.

16. Drivers for any and all vehicles in the parade and parade areas must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age.

17. Participants of any unit are prohibited from walking or marching back through the line of march after disbanding.

18. The Official Car Application shall include the name of the owner of the vehicle and the name of the driver of the vehicle.

19. The vehicle must be covered by a current automobile liability insurance policy. The Official Car Application shall indicate whether the policy is a personal owner’s policy or is a commercial policy and shall include the name of the insurance carrier and the policy number.

I have read and understand the Rules and Regulations to driving an Official Car in the Firefighter or Grand Feature Parade.

Yes

Have you participated in a Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival parade before?

YesNo

Specify parade in which you are submitting application.

Firefighters Parade (Friday, May 5 stepping off at 5:30 pm)Grand Feature Parade (Saturday, May 6 stepping off at 1:30 pm)Both parades

Name of Driver

Name of Car Owner

First NameLast Name

Mailing Address of Owner*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Email of Driver*

example@example.com

Phone Number of Driver*

Area CodePhone Number

Email of Owner*

example@example.com

Phone Number of Owner

Area CodePhone Number

Cell Phone Number for Day of Parade*

Area CodePhone Number

Type of Vehicle

Open TouringConvertible

Please include a photo of vehicle*

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	Vehicle Information
Year
Make
Model
Color

How many Festival Guests will fit in vehicle? Festival escort will be accompanying Festival Guest. Additional riders are at the discretion and approval of committee. You will be assigned the rider/s the day of the parade.

The Festival reserves the right to limit Non-Festival riders in the vehicle depending on the space needed in the car for Festival guest and their official escort. Official car applicaitons are subject to review by the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Accepted applications will be notified in writing.

Pertinent Information regarding your vehicle

Name of automobile insurance company*

Policy Number*

Expiration Date*

Date

For Groups with a Certificate of Insurance

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Please list the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival as an additional insured.

By signing below I/We agree and understand that the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Inc®. is not liable for injury to persons participating in the parades, spectators or damage to vehicles and personal property. Further, we have reviewed the rules, regulations, and policies of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® and agree, if we participate to comply with them as prescribed, and to indemnify and agree to hold the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®, City of Winchester, and County of Frederick harmless from any and all liability arising from our participation in the Festival.

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