Parade Entry Form

The Colquitt County Branch of the NAACP is sponsoring a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. You are invited to sponsor a unit in the parade. Participants are encouraged to sponsor floats, if possible. The floats will be judged, first, second, and third place. Plaque or trophy will be presented to the top three floats. This year theme is “The Fierce Urgency Now”! Floats will be judged on the following: Theme must be incorporated, must show originality, workmanship, and overall appearance and adherence to all listed rules.

The parade line-up will begin at 1:00 P.M., in front of First Presbyterian Church at 501 First Street SE and follow the regular parade route through Downtown Moultrie and end at First Baptist Church on South Main Street. All participants are urged to be on time. Units will be placed in line on a first come basis and will be directed into position by parade officials. Parade officials will be traveling on golf cart. Parade entry fee: 🆓FREE Deadline to submit Jan 12th, 2026 by 5:00pm

If you have any questions, please contact Felicia Carr, Parade Coordinator at (229)921-1689 or colquittcountynaacp@yahoo.com Event Address: P.O. Box 932 Moultrie, Georgia 31776

Name of Organization Entering Parade

Contact Person*

First NameLast Name

Contact Address

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail*

Description of Entry*

Specific Details of Entry Unit

ex. One truck pulling a 12' trailer or 3 motorcycles and a golf cart

MLK Parade Float Rules

Sponsored by Colquitt County Branch NAACP

1. Float Judging will judge during the time of line up. “Parade - Ready” float must be ready for presentation to the judges. If there will be riders / walkers in the parade, they must be there and in place at this time for judging. Entire float “entry” will be judged. If not ready when judges arrive, entry will be able to be in the parade, but will be disqualified for competition. Those placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd place will have a display added to the float by the judges or NAACP representative indicating such for spectators to see.

2. No one may get on or off the float once it has started down the parade route.
3. No dangling legs over the edge of the float.
4. No candy or other items can be thrown during the parade. Walkers may hand out these items if desired.

5. All floats must be of the “pull behind” type on a trailer.
6. There must be a responsible adult present if any children are riding or walking with the float.
7. No real weapons / firearms allowed, except by law enforcement, on any float entry.
8. No smoking or alcoholic beverages on any parade entry at any time before or during the parade. Safety first!
9. The pull vehicle must be able to travel slow enough to avoid stalling. Note: If you have motorized 4-wheelers, go karts, motorcycles or such, NO Horse Playing!
10. Floats must be decorated on all four sides.

11. No fire or flame-producing devices are allowed on floats. Note: NO Sirens! Please!

12. Floats will be judged on the following:
 Whether “The Fierce Urgency of Now”! Is incorporated into the float theme.
 Originality (Original artwork only please)
 Workmanship
 Overall appearance and adherence to all listed rules.

(This is very import so we can provide the proper amount of space for lining up the parade entries.) Will there be music in your entry Yes No*
Will you be entering the float contest? Yes No*

If your organization, business, or community group is interested in being a vendor contact Felicia Carr 229-921-1689 or email ccbnaacp@gmail.com

Please check one Art Crafts Food Craft Information
Requirements for all vendors are to provide free samples or information about product sold.

PROMOTIONAL VENDOR SPACE RULE

Exhibitors can begin setting up no earlier than 11:00am Mon Jan 19th. All vendors must be set up and ready by 12:00noon. All vehicles must be off the streets and parked in designated parking areas by 12:00noon. Culminating hours are from 12:00am - 4:00pm. Vendors breakdown after 4:00PM.
Information Vendors: FREE to set up. Cannot sell anything or give out bottle water. Information vendors can hand out promotional products, information pamphlets, and can accept donations.
Craft Vendors: Fee $25 Must be able to provide free information about product sold. Must display quality handmade arts and crafts only. Resale items (not handmade) are not permitted. Flea market items will not be accepted. The culminating chairmen reserve the right to remove any item which does not maintain the quality of the show. Vendors displaying merchandise not listed on applications will be asked to remove items.
Craft Food Vendors: Fee $25 Must be able to provide free sample to customers. Must prepared foods (Examples: flavored popcorn, pork skins, cakes, cookies, etc...) Craft This is an outdoor event which will take place around the Colquitt County Courthouse square. There will be no refunds due to inclement weather. Food Vendors must send in a copy of their Cottage Food License with application. Craft Food does not include Food Trucks - that is a separate application. Food Truck Fee $50
This is an outdoor event which will take place around the Colquitt County Courthouse square. There will be no refunds due to inclement weather.

First Name

Vendor Space Description

Specific Details of Vendor items sold

note: vendors must provide free samples or information about product sold.

By clicking submit below this application, it is understood and agreed that neither the Vending Committee, nor anyone associated with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Committee, shall be held liable for any physical or property damage, or loss of any kind, during the leasing of the space. Further, the Applicant/Vendor agrees to hold the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Committee, Colquit County Branch of NAACP, City of Moultrie, and all other sponsors/supporters harmless from any and all claims arising out of the vendor’s performance and participation pursuant to this agreement. Applicant/Vendor further agrees to take full responsibility for whatever they sell during the event.
There shall be no refunds under any circumstances. I have read, understood, and agreed to the aforementioned terms and regulations associated
with participation in this event. All rules must be follwed.

MLK Parade Entry Form