I, the undersigned, in consideration of my participation in the 1ST ANNUAL BOGGY BAYOU FESTIVAL, Parade, do hereby release and discharge the BOGGY BAYOU FESTIVAL and their respective board members and volunteers, jointly and severally, from any and all liability for personal injury accident, illness, death, property damage or other occurrence which I may suffer in any manner whatsoever arising out of, or resulting from, participation in said Parade. 

I expressly assume ALL risks of my participation in the Parade, including, without limitation, injury as a result of the acts of omission by any of the above- named parties, or some defect in or on their property of any of them, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, except for illness and injury resulting directly from the gross negligence or intentional misconduct on the part of the THE BOGGY BAYOU FESTIVAL or its board members and volunteers

I agree to indemnify, save, hold harmless and defend the BOGGY BAYOU FESTIVAL and their respective board members and volunteers of and from any and all loss, damages, expenses, costs, and attorney’s fees arising out of, or resulting from, my participation in the Parade, including but not limited to any damages arising out of negligent or intentional conduct of other participants or other third parties. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE BOGGY BAYOU FESTIVAL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF PARADE. 

I certify that any vehicle (s) which will be driven by me (if any) in the Parade has insurance which conforms to the laws of the State of Louisiana and that I have a current valid license. 

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE, AND THAT, IF SIGNING ON BEHALF OF AN ORGANIZATION, I AM AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OF SAID ORGANIZATION WITH THE POWER TO BIND AND CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF SAID ORGANIZATION.