45th Annual OB Holiday Parade - Float Registration Form

45th Annual OB Holiday Parade
Float Application

Welcome to the float application for the 45th Annual OB Holiday Parade, taking place on Saturday, December 7th!

Please note, this is an application only. Your registration will be confirmed once approved and payment is received.

Float Fees:
- Business floats: $300 each
- Nonprofit and Community Group floats: $154.50 each
Theme: This year's exciting theme is Hippie Holiday Hoedown — a groovy fusion of the counterculture vibes of the 1960s and 1970s with a lively Western dance party. Let your creativity run wild as you decorate your float with this unique, fun mashup!
Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Your float marshal is the designated leader responsible for overseeing your float on parade day.
Float Marshal

First NameLast Name
Float Marshal Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Float Marshal Contact Email
example@example.com

A float consists of one of the following:
- 1 motor vehicle towing attached trailer
- 1 flatbed trailer or stake truck
- 5 motor vehicles (car group)
- 10 motorcycles or golf carts
- 30 people max per float/vehicle group
- 100 people max walking (no vehicles)
*If your float exceeds these requirements, you have the option to purchase multiple float entries, which will be grouped together in the same zone as a single float unit.
Which best describes your entry?

Business ($300)Neighbors / Community Group ($154.50)Nonprofit Organization ($154.50)
Entry Characteristics (Check all that apply)

Vehicle Pulling TrailerFlat Bed Trailer / Stake TruckCar Group / Multiple VehiclesGolf Cart / Motorcycle groupMarching BandWalking group
Number of Participants
Number of Vehicles
Number of float entries
See above guidelines and apply for multiple entries if needed.

We’re excited to hear about your float! Tell us all about who you are and what inspired you to join this year’s parade. What awesome sights can we expect to see on your float? Will there be music, dancing, or something extra special to wow the crowd?

Be sure to share a fun description so we can spotlight your float in our online Parade Program. If you have a business or group logo, send that over too!

And don’t forget to whip up a short narrative for our announcers to share with the crowd – we want everyone to know your story!
Name of your float
Describe your float for the parade program
Narrative for announcers to read
1-3 sentences about your entry
Anything else we need to know about your float?
Ex: loud music, kids present
Upload Your Logo for Parade Program

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Preferred Payment Method*

Mail a check to OB Community Foundation at PO Box 7959 San Diego, CA 92167Pay by credit card (3% fee applies); please email me a Stripe invoice with the payment link.The float cost exceeds our budget; we’d like to request a discounted scholarship rate. Please contact me to discuss.
Business: $300 | Nonprofit & Community Group: $154.50
Once you click "Submit," you'll receive an email confirming we've received your application.

We'll review your submission, and once approved, we'll send you all the details on completing your payment and important information about float orientation.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—we're happy to assist!

Raquel Freischlag
raquel@lovethyneighborhood.world
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