ORANGE MAY PARADE ENTRY APPLICATION

PARADE DATE - SATURDAY, May 6, 2023
Start Time: 10:00 am

Location: Orange, CA

Parade Route: One mile in Historic Old Towne Orange

Anticipated Attendance: 10,000

Parade Theme: Peace, Love, and Orange

Parade entries: We encourage entertaining, creative, and exciting entries. We welcome bands, floats, drill teams, dance teams, equestrians, comical groups, military units, etc. 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 parade guidelines. Respond early to be considered for placement in our parade. Parade organizers will approve applicants. Notification of acceptance will be emailed.

For updated information on the parade, please visit www.orangemayparade.com
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 10
Parade Year*

2023
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*

Non-Profit / Community Organization - $50.00 entry feeSchool / Equestrians - no feeCommercial Business - Orange Chamber Member $600.00 (or sponsorship applies)Commercial Business - Non-Orange Chamber Member $750.00 (or sponsorship applies)Sponsor Bronze Level - $2,500.00Sponsor Silver Level - $5,000.00Sponsor Gold Level - $7,500.00Sponsor Presenting Level - $15,000
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 UNITVEHICLEOther
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 downloand or click to print)
I/we hereby understand and agree to accept the risk of bodily injury and/or property damage that 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, and it's 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 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 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 on behalf of our organization. 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, hold harmless and general information as an authorized representative of organization*

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