Vista Christmas Parade 2023

2023 Vista Christmas Parade
Fill the form below to participate in the 2023 Vista Christmas Parade. Forms that are not completely filled will not be accepted.

Applications will close November 17th at 5:00 p.m.

The theme this year is "Viva Vista" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Vista Chamber and celebrate everything Vista!
In order for parade announcers to properly describe your entry, please provide the following information about your organization. The Parade producers reserve the right to limit the size of entries. Please be clear and specific.
Name of Entrant/Organization*
Contact Person/Leader*

First NameLast Name
E-mail (Confirmation/Information packet will be sent here):*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
ENTRY FEE:
- $90 - Non-member businesses and organizations
- $50 - Member-businesses and organizations, individual(s), elected officials outside Vista
- $20 per car - Car Clubs
- No Fee - Public Schools, Equestrian Teams, Marching Bands, and Vista City County
Prices will go up by $10 after November 1st.

If you would like to pay by check please reach out to the Vista Chamber office at (760) 726-1122 for instructions.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
- $5,000 (1)
  - Presenting Sponsor
  - Premium placement in parade line up
  - Mentioned as Presenting Sponsor by announcers throughout the parade
  - Attend our VIP Lunch before the start of the parade
- $1,500 (8)
  - Prime placement
  - Mentioned as sponsor by announcers throughout the parade
  - Attend our VIP Lunch beofre the start of the parade
Please be VERY specific with this information, producers use this to determine the space your entry will require.
If none, please enter 0.

Total # of People in Group * (# of people walking   *, riding in/on vehicle/float   * , riding bicycles, etc.   *)

Total # of Vehicles * (# of cars   * , trucks   * )

Total length of trucks/trailer (include length in feet)   * .

Will your group be playing music? YES   NO*

(No more than three vehicles per organization, excluding car clubs.)
MANDATORY: Attach your announcers' script below:*
CATEGORIES: Please check appropriate classification for your entry, mark all that apply
MILITARY

BandColor GuardDrill Team - ArmedDrill Team - Unarmed
COLOR GUARD/DRILL TEAM

Club (outside school)Middle SchoolHigh School
BANDS

Club (outside school)Middle SchoolHigh School
WALKING GROUP

YouthNoveltyCommercial
FLOATS

CommercialReligiousNon-profit
EQUESTRIAN

Mounted GroupNovelty
DANCE

JuniorsSeniors
CAR CLUB

Classic (oldies)Novelty (hydrolics)
OTHER (TYPE BELOW)
Statements/Policies
1. There will be only ONE Santa allowed in the parade, and he is sponsored by the Vista Chamber of Commerce.
2. The Vista Christmas Parade will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. Participants accept all liability for any damage done by parade vehicles to the round-about.
3. Parade check-in and line-up will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will notify you of your check-in location via a confirmation email that will be sent after November 27, 2023.
4. No entry shall double back along the parade route while the parade is in progress.
5. YOU MAY NOT THROW ITEMS TO THE CROWD (this includes candy). Handouts may be given to the crowd by escorts walking alongside your entry.
6. Keep your unit in motion at all times. NO GAPS AND NO STOPPING TO PERFORM. Parade producers reserve the right to limit the size of entries.
7. Animal entries are required to supply their own "pooper scoopers". Compliance will be checked during the parade line-up; groups that do not have a dedicated person present for waste pick-up will not be allowed to participate in the parade.
8. All commercial vehicles in the parade must be decorated. Parade producers reserve the right to remove any parade entries with decorations that it deems offensive. Call the Chamber if you have a question.
9. Parade entries will be judged. This year's theme is "Viva Vista". Groups are encouraged to incorporate the theme into their parade entry. Three prizes will be awarded for each categories:
  - Best Use of Theme
  - Best Overall Entry
  - Most Christmas Spirit
10. There is a new route this year (scroll to the end of the form) starting at Pala Vista Drive on S Santa Fe.
Liability Release Statement:
Signature (If participant is under 18 years of age, then parent or guardian must sign)*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date

Non-member Businesses and Organizations

$90.00

Member-businesses and Organizations, Individual(s), Elected Officials outside Vista

$50.00

per car - Car Clubs

$20.00 Quantity

No Fee - Public Schools, Equestrian Teams, Marching Bands, and Vista City Council

$ Free

Presenting Sponsor

$5,000.00 Quantity

Prime Sponsor

$1,500.00 Quantity

Total

$0.00

Credit Card
First Name	Last Name
Credit Card Number	Security Code
Expiration Month	Expiration Year
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

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Vista Chamber of Commerce

170 Eucalyptus Ave., Ste. 115

(760) 726-1122

info@vistachamber.org
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2023 Vista Christmas Parade

Please be VERY specific with this information, producers use this to determine the space your entry will require.

CATEGORIES: Please check appropriate classification for your entry, mark all that apply

Statements/Policies

Liability Release Statement: