Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

Business/Organization*

Phone Number*

E-mail*

example@example.com

Driver of Float/Entry*

First NameLast Name

Driver Address(Need to mail map and directions for entry to parade.) *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Total Footage of Entry*

Footage including vehicle pulling the float

Will your entry have music?*

YesNo

Will your entry have horses/animals?*

Yes- Must have bun-bag or cleanup crewNo

Brief description of entry for commentary during live broadcast.

Ex: truck, trailer, walkers, cars, tractor

Category*

Remarks/Comments

Parade Theme: America 250

Entry Deadline: Friday June 19th 5:00 pm

Parade Time: Saturday July 4th, 10:00 am

Rain Delay Policy:

In the event of rain we will have two 30-minute delays. If the rain does not quit after the delays, the parade will be cancelled. For those of you who have equipment/instruments that may be damaged due do the rain, you have the option of leaving the parade route at any time. (No refunds if parade is cancelled).

Rules and Guidelines

Trucks, floats and larger entries need to be in place no later than 8:00 am. All other entries in place by 9:00 am. Parade begins at 10:00 am.
ALL entries must be decorated in patriotic form or according to the years parade theme. Simple balloons and/or streamers would not be considered suffice.
Antique/classic vehicles are not required to decorate unless they are advertising or representing a business.
Political entries will be grouped within their political parties.
In the interest of safety...throwing candy, prizes, printed material, etc., is prohibited. Each entry must provide walkers to hand out such items. Walkers should only restock items when parade is idle to ensure saftey.
Water balloons or spraying of water is prohibited.
Walking entries are welcomed and must also be decorated in patriotic or parade theme.
This is a family friendly event. No profanity, offensive signs or behavior will be tolerated.
Please try to keep within two car lengths, or 30 to 40 feet, of the entry in front of you. Please try to avoid large gaps between entries.
Entries with children under 18 years old must have adult supervision, driver is not a valid supervisor.
In the event the parade is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, parade entry fees will not be refunded.
In the event of rain, we will have 2 thirty-minute delays.
Noncompliance of any rules may result in forfeiture of future events.

Waiver:

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the July 4th committee from claims for personal injury, property damage, administrative penalties, fees, fines or costs caused, directly or indirectly, by the distribution, or propulsion, of candy, water or promotional objects or literature from my entry as well as from property damage or personal injury, administrative penalties, fee, fines or costs caused, directly or indirectly, by any motor vehicle or object towed by any motor vehicle, as my entry. The committee reserves the rights to restrict, or reject parade entrants.

Signature*

Entry Fees*

Chamber Member Parade EntryEach entry up to 50 feet in length

$50.00 Quantity

Non Chamber Member Parade EntryEach entry up to 50 feet in length

$100.00 Quantity

Non Profit Parade EntryEach entry up to 50 feet in length

$25.00 Quantity

Late Entry FeeRequired after 6/19/2026 *In addition to your Entry Fee*

$75.00 Quantity

Total

$0.00

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July 4th Parade 2026

Once the parade sign up deadline has passed, all new entries will be placed at the end of the parade and be required to pay the $75 late fee in addition to the parade registration.

Parade Theme: America 250

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