ORANGE MAY PARADE ENTRY APPLICATION

PARADE DATE - SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
Start Time: 10:00 am

Location: Orange, CA

Parade Route: One mile in Historic Old Towne Orange

Anticipated Attendance: 15,000 - 20,000

This Year’s Parade Theme: Orange You Glad it's America's Birthday, Celebrating 250 Years!

Step into a vibrant celebration of patriotism, history, and citrus-bright pride with this year’s parade theme: Orange You Glad It’s America’s Birthday, Celebrating 250 Years! We invite you to honor America’s 250-year journey with creativity, color, and a fresh, playful twist inspired by the iconic orange. From bold red, white, and blue to sunny splashes of orange, this theme blends our nation’s rich heritage with optimism, unity, and celebration. Whether you’re highlighting pivotal moments in American history, hometown pride, community spirit, or the zest of our nation’s future, we want to see your most imaginative interpretation of America’s milestone birthday.

What Are We Looking For?
We’re looking for entries that capture the spirit of America—its energy, diversity, and enduring pride—while embracing the fun and festive orange twist of the theme. Think bold, think patriotic, and think celebratory! Showcase historical tributes, American icons, military pride, cultural diversity, hometown heroes, or playful orange-inspired designs that symbolize growth, vitality, and unity.

Floats, marching bands, drill teams, dance groups, equestrians, comical performers, military units, and all parade participants are encouraged to bring their creativity to life in a way that honors America’s past, celebrates the present, and looks forward to the future.

Spectators will remember the most unique, spirited, and imaginative entries—so get ready to shine bright and make this 250th birthday celebration unforgettable!

How to Participate:
- Review the parade guidelines carefully before submitting your entry.
- Submit early to guarantee your spot in the parade!
- Parade organizers will review all entries to ensure they align with the theme.
- Accepted participants will be notified via email.
- Need help brainstorming ideas? We’re here to assist! Reach out for inspiration, and let’s collaborate to make your entry truly shine.
Join us this year and celebrate all that California represents with a parade full of creativity, sunshine, and good vibes!

For updated information on the parade, please visit the Orange May Parade website.
ENTRY APPLICATION

This form is required to apply for parade participation. Organizers will review your entry and may accept or reject it at their discretion. If accepted, information from this application may be used for production, staging, script, and promotional needs. Acceptance notifications will be sent by email.
Deadline for entry April 3
Parade Year*

2026
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
Alternate Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Alternate Contact Phone*
Alternate Contact Email*
example@example.com
Organization Website
ENTRY TYPE
ENTRY CLASSIFICATION*

School / Equestrians - No entry feeCurrent Government Elected Official - $500.00 entry feeNon-Profit / Community Organization - $50.00 entry feeOrange Sponsor (Chamber Member) - $500.00Orange Sponsor (Non-Orange Chamber Member) $600.00Bronze Sponsor - $2,500.00Silver Sponsor - $5,000.00Gold Sponsor- $7,500.00Platinum Sponsor - $10,000.00Presenting Sponsor - $20,000.00
Commercial Business Sponsorship Information - Click Arrow to Download. Please contact Elizabeth Holloman for sponsorship details. Email - 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
ENTRY DESCRIPTION

Please provide a detailed description of your parade entry (150 words or fewer). Include how the entry will look during the parade, noting any decorations, music, costumes or uniforms, entertainment features, and other unique elements. Also provide a brief overview of the organization submitting the application. This information will be used for the application review process by the committee. If your entry is selected, this information may also be used for the announcer’s script.
Description of Entry

0/150
How many total participants are in your entry? *
Total number of people in entry
Estimated Length of Your Entry for Staging*
Feet
Number and type of transport vehicles to transport entry to parade (buses, trailers, etc.)
Type of Equestrian Entry

Team / PosseSingleHorse Drawn WagonOther
Number of Horses
Type of Float

Self BuiltProfessionally BuiltPush/PulledOther
Float Size (w/tow vehicle)
MAXIMUM SIZE - 50' L X 10' W X 14' H (from ground)
Type of Vehicle Entry

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? (with entry in parade)

YesNo
If YES, describe type and purpose of vehicle:
Vehicle to carry sound, props, etc.
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, Orange Chamber Foundation, 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
Orange Chamber Foundation Board Member
Elizabeth@orangechamber.com - Phone: 714-269-4589

Ray Pulver
Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC - Producer
ray@upbeatparades.com - Phone: 408-629-2520
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