ORANGE MAY PARADE ENTRY APPLICATION

PARADE DATE - SATURDAY, May 3, 2025
Start Time: 10:00 am

Location: Orange, CA

Parade Route: One mile in Historic Old Towne Orange

Anticipated Attendance: 15,000 - 20,000

Join Us for the Saturday Morning Fun!

This year’s parade theme is Saturday Morning Fun — a tribute to the vibrant, imaginative world of Saturday morning cartoons! We invite you to bring your favorite characters, nostalgic shows, and creative ideas to life as you plan your parade entry. Whether it’s a whimsical float, an energetic band, a lively drill or dance team, equestrians, comical groups, or even a military unit, we encourage you to think outside the box and deliver something that will truly entertain and excite the crowd!

What Are We Looking For?

We want your entry to capture the fun, energy, and joy that Saturday mornings were all about — from classic cartoons to the adventures and excitement they sparked. Think big, think bold, and bring those beloved cartoon characters, moments, and themes to life in a way that’s entertaining, memorable, and full of creativity! Spectators will remember the most unique, playful, and interactive entries, so let your imagination run wild!

How to Participate:
- Please review the parade guidelines before submitting your entry.
- Submit early to ensure your place in the parade!
- Parade organizers will review and approve all entries.
  Accepted participants will be notified by email.
- Need help with ideas? We’re here to assist you! Feel free to reach out for inspiration, and let’s work together to make your entry as fun and creative as possible.
This year, let’s celebrate the magic of Saturday mornings with a parade that’s bursting with creativity, nostalgia, and fun!

For updated information on the parade, please visit https://www.orangechamber.com/orange-may-parade/
ENTRY APPLICATION

Completing an application does not guarantee a position in the parade. You will be notified of your entry's acceptance via email.
Deadline for entry April 4
Parade Year*

2025
Organization Name*
Mailing Address*

Street or PO Box

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Name*

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

First NameLast Name
Alternate Contact Phone
ENTRY TYPE
ENTRY CLASSIFICATION*

School / Equestrians - no feeCurrent Government Elected Official - $500.00 entry feeNon-Profit / Community Organization - $50.00 entry feeLunar Sponsor (Chamber Member) - $500.00Lunar Sponsor (Non-Orange Chamber Member) $600.00Solar Sponsor - $2,500.00Stellar Sponsor - $5,000.00Galactic Sponsor- $7,500.00Cosmic Sponsor - $10,000.00Celestial (Presenting) Sponsor - $20,000.00
Commercial Business Sponsorship Information - Click Arrow to Download. Please contact Elizabeth Holloman for sponsorship details. elizabeth@orangechamber.com or call 714-269-4589
ENTRY TYPE DEFINITIONS

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

FLOAT - Self-propelled, Towed, Pushed or Pulled

GUEST - Invited Guest

MARCHERS - Scouting, Youth Groups, Military, Veterans

BAND - Marching Band, Drum Corps, Pipe Band

PERFORMANCE UNIT - Dance/Drill/Cheer Team, Entertainment Unit, Costumed Walkers

VEHICLE - Antique or Vintage, Single/Individual, Car Club, Fire Truck
ENTRY TYPE*

BANDEQUESTRIANFLOATGUESTMARCHERSPERFORMANCE UNITVEHICLESPONSOR BANNEROther
REQUIRED: Description of entry will be used for the application review process by the committee. Explain, what your entry will look like in the parade? Provide information on decorations, music, costumes, entertainment, etc.
Description of Entry
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS *
Total number of people in entry
LENGTH OF ENTRY FOR STAGING*
In feet
Below, provide additional information needed for staging and judging where applicable:
BAND TYPE

School Marching BandCommunity Marching BandDrum CorpsPipe BandOther
Number of band transport vehicles, types and sizes
Provide length of vehicles
EQUESTRIAN

Team / PosseHorse Drawn WagonOther
Number of Horses
Number of equestrian transport trailers and size
Float Size (w/tow vehicle)
MAXIMUM SIZE - 50' L X 10' W X 14' H (from ground)
VEHICLE

Single - AntiqueCollectors ClubOther
Number of Vehicles
Limit 6 per club
Any amplified music/sound with your entry?*

YesNo
If YES for music/sound, please describe:
Music and sound
Any support vehicle with this entry?

YesNo
If YES, describe type and purpose of vehicle:
Vehicle to carry sound, props, etc.
ENTRY DESCRIPTION / ANNOUNCER SCRIPT

Please provide complete description of the entry including costumes, uniforms, decorations, music, etc.
Entry Description and Announcer Script*

Please provide complete description of the entry 0/75
Additional comments or requests:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

Please read, print or download entry requirements and general guidelines before submitting application
Parade Guidelines (click down arrow to download or click to print)
As the representative of this organization/business and its participating members, I/we hereby understand and agree to accept the risk of bodily injury and/or property damage to me/us or which I/we may incur or cause a third party to incur as a result of my/our participation in the Orange May Parade. With this understanding, I/we further agree to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the Orange Chamber of Commerce, the City of Orange, Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC, and its elected and appointed officials, board members, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, injuries, suits, and judgments arising from, or in connection with my participation in the parade. I/we further waive any claims on behalf of 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 understand that segments of the media will be present at the parade and I/we grant an unconditional release for all rights of publications, press, radio, and television present and future, along with all video and photographic rights by virtue of their appearance. I/we further understand and agree that this saves harmless and indemnification shall apply to and all facilities that the City of Orange may own and/or control. Furthermore, I/we have read and agree to abide by all of the Orange May Parade guidelines and rules, as shown in the pages provided and those to be presented with the participant's information package if my unit is accepted.
I have read, agree and accept all parade guidelines provided, hold harmless and general information as an authorized representative of this organization/business.*

I accept
Authorized Representative*

First NameLast Name
Date Submitted

MonthDayYear
Questions/Contact:

Elizabeth Holloman

Executive Director
Orange Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth@OrangeChamber.com - Office: 714-269-4589

Ray Pulver

Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC

Office: (408) 629-2520 - RayPulver@upbeatparades.com
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ENTRY APPLICATION

ENTRY TYPE

ENTRY DESCRIPTION / ANNOUNCER SCRIPT

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES