Grand Parade Entry Application NEW

DE SOTO HERITAGE FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE APPLICATION
Parade Start: Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 6:30 PM

Registration Deadline: April 6, 2026
-- STOP: BEFORE YOU BEGIN --

Before you begin this document....

1. If you are entering a motorized vehicle with 4 wheels or more, YOU WILL NEED TO UPLOAD A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE. ASK YOUR INSURANCE AGENT TO PRODUCE A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE with the following ADDITIONAL INSURED clause:

"Hernando Desoto Historical Society, Inc., its presenting sponsor(s), other sponsors, members, staff, volunteers, the City of Bradenton, and the Bradenton City Council are named as Additional Insured with a waiver of subrogation under both General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance coverages with respect to liability arising out of any operation of the entrant."

2. Later on this form, you will be asked to sign a Release of Liability on behalf of your organization. If you are not authorized to do this, make sure that an authorized agent from your organization does so.

PARADE ENTRY PRICING

Commercial - $800.00
Krewe - $575.00
Non-Profit - $575.00
Government - $615.00
Fire/EMS/Law Enforcement - Free
Elected Official - Free
High School (not a band) - Free
High School Band - Free
Children's Parade Winner - Free
Type of Organization*
Organization/Company Name*
Title of Your Parade Entry*
If your entry name is different than your organization's name - this is how you will be announced
Authorized Representative Name*
Authorized Representative Cell Phone *
Office Phone *
Authorized Representative E-mail*
Mailing Address

Street Address Line 2

Please read all statements carefully.
You must agree to the terms and conditions.
DE SOTO HERITAGE FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE RULES & REGULATIONS

MEDIA RELEASE

ALL NAMING/ADVERTIZING ON YOUR PARADE ENTRY MUST MATCH YOUR ENTRY NAME (Except for your tow vehicle which may carry the name of the licensed towing company such as Stepps Towing).
Tell us what you would like the media to say about your organization. This event will be televised, and the emcee will describe each participant as it passes the reviewing stand.
Please describe your organization:

YOUR PARADE ENTRY

ALL NAMING/ADVERTIZING ON YOUR PARADE ENTRY MUST MATCH YOUR ENTRY NAME (Except for your tow vehicle which may carry the name of the licensed towing company such as Stepps Towing).

Our staging area is very tight and we have to know how much space you'll need in staging. We need to know the ENTIRE LENGTH of your entry, INCLUDING THE TOW VEHICLE if you have one.

One entry fee entitles you to enter two vehicles or one float. The combined length of your ENTIRE entry cannot exceed 80 feet. If your organization has more than two vehicles, or requires more than 80 feet, an additional entry fee may be required.

Your entry will be verified at staging - please do not arrive with more vehicles than you report on this application or you will be turned away or additional fees may be required.
Will You Have A Motorized Vehicle In Your Entry?

YESNO
*NOTE: If you have a walking group, just enter "Walking Group" in the Vehicle #1 Description section and the number of people in the Vehicle #1 Length space.
Vehicle #1 Description
i.e. "Float towed by pickup truck" or "Firetruck" or "18 Foot flatbed trailer pulled by pickup truck", etc.
Vehicle #1 Length
Include the ENTIRE LENGTH of the vehicle, INCLUDING THE TOW VEHICLE
Vehicle #2 Description
i.e. "Float towed by pickup truck" or "Firetruck" or "18 Foot flatbed trailer pulled by pickup truck", etc.
Vehicle #2 Length
Include the ENTIRE LENGTH of the vehicle, INCLUDING THE TOW VEHICLE
Enter any comments, special instructions, or notes for the staging team

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Staging Location and Mandatory Arrival Times*
Rules & Regulations Acknowledgement*
Safety Equipment Acknowledgement*
I, as the authorized agent of my organization/company, have read, and agree to the above.
Print Name:
Signature

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RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK,
COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
(Authorized signature is required)

In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the DeSoto Heritage Festival Grand Parade, (“The Event”) I, {Contact_Name} an authorized representative of: {Org_Company_Name}, (“My Organization”) do agree as follows:

Definitions:
1. The "Agreement" shall refer to this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Covenant Not to Sue, and Hold Harmless.
2. "Released Party" shall refer to The Hernando DeSoto Historical Society, Inc. and include, it's past present and future members, owners, employees, officers, directors, principals, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, associated corporations. agents, partners, representatives. predecessors, heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
3. "My Organization" shall include, it's past, present, and future members, owners, employees. officers, directors, principals, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, associated corporations, agents, partners, representatives, predecessors, heirs, legal representatives. successors and assigns.
4. “The "Event" shall refer to My Organization's participation in the DeSoto Heritage Festival Grand Parade on The Event Date listed above beginning with My Organization's arrival at the location of The Event to its departure from that location.
5. "Injury" shall refer to personal injury, bodily injury, death, property damage, and any other personal or financial loss sustained by My Organization that in any way results from or is connected with The Event.
Acknowledgement:
1. I am at least 18 years of age and otherwise competent to sign the Agreement. I am a member of My Organization. I am specifically authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of My Organization. My Organization is aware of this Agreement and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions.
2. Participation in a large parade, such as the DeSoto Heritage Festival Grand Parade has inherent dangers requiring skill, concentration, and attention by all participants. My Organization understands that no amount of care, caution, instruction, or expertise can completely eliminate such dangers
3. No individual in My Organization is suffering from any illness or physical disability that would affect his or her ability to safely participate in The Event.
Release, Assumption of Risk, Covenant Not to Sue, and Hold Harmless:
1. My Organization desires to participate in The Event. To do so, it voluntarily agrees to the following:
2. My Organization releases, waives, and discharges the Released Party to the full extent allowed by law, from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action for Injury, however caused, even if caused by negligence, in whole or in part and in any form, of the Released Party.
3. My Organization expressly and voluntarily assumes all risk of Injury, to the full extent allowed by law, however caused, even if caused by the negligence, in whole or part and in any form, of the Released Party.
4. My Organization will not sue or make a claim against the Released Party for Injury and if it violates this agreement by filling such a suit or making such a claim. My Organization will pay all attorneys' fees and cost of the Released Party.
5. My Organization will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Party from all claims, judgments, and costs, including attorney's fees (to the limited extent that the defense and indemnity are not otherwise covered by collectible liability insurance), if someone suffers personal injury, bodily injury, death, or property damage as a result of My Organization's negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct in connection with The Event.
Termination, Applicable Law, and Severability:
1. My Organization agrees that this Agreement will apply to The Event and may only be terminated in writing.
2. My Organization understands that this agreement is a contract. My Organization agrees that this Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. All disputes arising under, in connection with, or incident to this Agreement shall be litigated, if at all, in the Twelth Judicial Circuit, Manatee County, Florida.
3. This agreement is intended to be as broad and Inconclusive as Is permitted by law. If any, article, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this Agreement shall be deemed unenforceable, the affected provision shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the law, and the remainder of the agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, I UNDERSTAND IT, AND I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT CONSTITUTES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A WAIVER OF MY ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL RIGHTS. MY ORGANIZATION AGREES TO ASSUME ALL RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE EVENT, SO THAT IT CAN PARTICIPATE.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND HOLD HARMLESS
I, as the authorized representive, on behalf of my organization/company, hereby agree to the Release of Liability, Assumptionof Risk, Covenant not to Sue, and to Hold Harmless Agreement.
Please print
Signature*

INSURANCE

YOU INDICATED ABOVE THAT YOU WILL HAVE A MOTORIZED VEHICLE IN THE PARADE: PLEASE ASK YOUR INSURANCE AGENT TO PRODUCE A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INSURED CLAUSE.

"Hernando Desoto Historical Society, Inc., its presenting sponsor(s), other sponsors, members, staff, volunteers, the City of Bradenton, and the Bradenton City Council are named as Additional Insured with a waiver of subrogation under both General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance coverages with respect to liability arising out of any operation of the entrant."

(DO NOT SEND A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE CARD)
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