SAN JOSE VETERANS DAY PARADE ENTRY APPLICATION

San Jose Veterans Day Parade Entry Application
Parade Date - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Start Time: 12:00PM

Location: San Jose, California - Downtown

Parade Route: One mile – Start at the intersection of Almaden Boulevard and Santa Clara Street and proceed east on Santa Clara Street, turns right onto Market Street passing Plaza de Cesar Chavez, and end at San Carlos Street.

Anticipated Attendance: 20,000

Each year, since 1919, a parade has taken place in San Jose honoring veterans with support from the City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, and contributions from many individuals and organizations. This parade, the largest Veterans Day Parade in Northern California, honors all who served or are currently serving their country.

Please read parade general parade guidelines. Respond early to be considered for placement in our parade. Completing an entry application does not guarantee a spot in the parade. Parade organizers will approve applicants. Notification of acceptance will be emailed.

Entry Deadline - October 1
Parade Year*

2025
Organization Name*
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Phone*
Parade Day Phone
Email Address*
example@example.com
Website Address
Alternate Contact

First NameLast Name
Alternate Contact Phone
ENTRY CLASSIFICATION*

Non-Profit Community OrganizationCommercial BusinessSchoolGovernment Official
ENTRY TYPE
ENTRY TYPE DEFINITIONS

BAND - Marching Band, Drum Corps, Pipe Band, Drum Line

EQUESTRIAN - Individual Rider, Team, Posse, Pulled Wagon, Miniature

FLOAT - Self-propelled, Towed, Pushed or Pulled

GUEST - Invited Guest

MARCHERS - Scouting, Youth Groups, Military, Veterans

PERFORMANCE UNIT - Dance/Drill/Cheer Team, Entertainment Unit, Costumed Walkers

VEHICLE - Antique/Classic, Single/Individual, Car Club, Fire Truck
ENTRY TYPE (CHECK ONE)

BANDEQUESTRIANFLOATGUESTMARCHERSPERFORMANCE UNITVEHICLE
REQUIRED: Below, please provide a complete description of the entry. Explain, what your entry will look like in the parade. Provide music, costumes, decorations, theme, uniforms, etc. NOTE: Description of entry will be used for the application review process by the committee.
Describe Entry
LENGTH OF ENTRY (FOR STAGING)*
In feet
Number of Participants *
EntryNumberParticipants
BAND

SchoolCommunityDrum CorpsPipe BandOther
Band transport vehicles, types, sizes
EQUESTRIAN

Team / PosseHorse Drawn WagonOther
Number of Horses
Float Size - Length, Width, Height
Including two vehicle
VEHICLE

Antique / VintageCollectors ClubOther
Number of Vehicles
Any amplified music or sound?

YesNo
If YES for music or sound, please describe:
Are any vehicles required to accompany this entry?

YesNo
If YES on additional vehicles, how many? Describe:
Used for music, props, etc.
Number and size of transport vehicles (if applicable):
Buses, trucks, trailers vans, etc.
ANNOUNCER SCRIPT

Please provide a brief script for the on street announcers. Include name of organization, name of unit, city state, name of director, interesting facts, description of routine, costumes, decorations, props, etc.
Announcer Script:*

0/100
Additional Comments or Requests:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

Please read before submitting application
Please read the requirements and selections carefully before submitting
As an authorized representative of this organization/business and its participating members, I/we hereby understand and agree to accept the risk of bodily injury and/or property damage which I/we may incur or cause a third party to incur as a result of my/our participation in the Veterans’ Day Parade. With this understanding, I/we further agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless the Military Officers Association of America SVC, Santa Clara County, Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC and City of San Jose, its Boards, its Commissions and their respective officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, injuries, suits, and judgments arising from, or in connection with/my successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, and any other persons or entity's who/which may have a claim based on my/our personal injuries and/or property damage. I/we further understand and agree that this save harmless and indemnification shall apply to and all facilities that the Military Officers Association of America SVC, Santa Clara County, Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC and City of San Jose may own and/or control. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 in connection with my participation in this event and I personally assume this risk on behalf of our organization. I/We understand that segments of the media will be present at the parade and I/WE grant an unconditional release for all rights of publications, press, radio and television present and future, along with all video and photographic rights by virtue of their appearance. Furthermore, I/we have read and agree to abide by the Veterans’ Day Parade guidelines and rules, as shown in the pages provided and those to be presented with the participant's information package if my unit is accepted.
I have read, agree and accept all parade guidelines, hold harmless and general information as an authorized representative of this organization/business.*

I accept
Authorized Representative*

First NameLast Name
Date Submitted

MonthDayYear
Questions/Contact:

Ray Pulver

Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC

P: 408-629-2520 / E: RayPulver@upbeatparades.com
Should be Empty:

San Jose Veterans Day Parade Entry Application

ENTRY TYPE

ANNOUNCER SCRIPT

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES