2025 Main Parade Entry Form

Thank you for supporting MainStreet Oceanside and our annual Independence Parade!

Please complete the form below and submit payment to secure your spot. Entries received after the deadline of June 6, 2025, may be accepted if space is available, but will not be included in the Official Parade Program. For late entries, please call our office at 760-754-4512 before applying.

Please note, this form is for general applications. All car and motorcycle clubs must fill out a different application.

Please click here to fill out the car & motorcycle club form.

Entry Name*

Organization Name (If different from above)

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email Address*

Telephone Number*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Will the above person be at the event representing your group and able to check in your group?*

YesNo (If no, please complete the day of event representative below)

Event Day Group Representative Name

First NameLast Name

Event Day Representative Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Event Day Representative Email

example@example.com

Describe Your Group

Will your parade entry have music?*

NoLive Amplified MusicLive Unamplified MusicRecorded Amplified Music

Number of Participants In Group

	Children (18 and younger)	Adults
Number in group

Number of Vehicles in Group

	Cars	Trucks	Flatbed Truck
Number in group

Will you have any animals in your group? If yes, number and type?*

To help us plan the event, please estimate the total length of your entry. *

Length in feet needed for staging before the start of the parade.

Please provide a 25-50 word statement about your entry that will be read by the announcers as you pass by.

We reserve the right to edit for clarity and brevity.

WAIVER

MUST BE SIGNED FOR ENTRY TO BE CONSIDERED.

RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION: By my signature below, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Independence Parade Committee, the City of Oceanside, Main Street Oceanside, Inc., Main Street Foundation, Inc., Kimyon Corporation, their officers, agents, volunteers, and/or employees against and from any and all claims, lawsuits, damages, losses, expenses and costs, to any and all claims, cost liabilities, expenses, or judgments including attorney’s fees and court costs arising out of my and our group’s participation in the Independence Parade resulting in illness, injury, or property damage to any person and myself except injury deliberately or willfully caused. I recognize that the event can be dangerous to me and anyone else, and I accept those dangers. I understand that if I or anyone else is injured as a result of my participation, this waiver will be used against me. I agree that pictures/videos taken during the program hours may be used for future promotional purposes. I also understand that no employee or agent is authorized to modify this waiver. I have read and will comply with the Parade rules, code of conduct and Monitor requirements and will communicate these rules and code of conduct to every parade participant in my group.

SIGNATURE: I certify that I have personally read and understand this waiver and release, accept its terms, and will communicate its contents to all members of my group that may participate in the Parade*

ENTRY FEES:

Your entry fee helps make the Oceanside parade possible! These fees contribute to the $26,000+ needed each year, covering less than 20% of the total cost. Select entry below and pay with credit/debit card to submit the form.

Thank you for doing your part to support this Oceanside tradition.

Application will not be considered complete until payment has been received.

Entry Category*

MainStreet Member Business

$75.00

Non-Profit/Community Group

$50.00

Business/Commercial

$100.00

Elected Officials (By Invitation Only)

$100.00

Seeking Elected Office

$250.00

Marching Band & Equestrian Units (No Charge)

$ Free

Total

$0.00

Credit Card

First Name

Last Name

Credit Card Number

Security Code

Expiration Month

Expiration Year

Billing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Country

PARADE APPLICATION

ENTRY FEES: