FREMONT 4th of JULY PARADE ENTRY APPLICATION

Parade Date - Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00 AM

Parade Theme - Celebrating 250 Years!
Fremont, California - Midtown District

Parade Route: One mile – Start at Stevenson Boulevard and Paseo Padre Parkway, continue north on Paseo Padre Parkway, and ends at Capitol Avenue.

Anticipated Attendance: 15,000

Theme: "Best Day Ever!"

Get ready to turn up the fun and make this year’s Fremont 4th of July Parade the Best Day Ever! We’re calling on all organizations to bring their A-game and get creative—this is your chance to be part of the excitement and spread joy with the whole community!

Whether you’re strutting your stuff in a flashy costume, showing off your best dance moves, or designing a float that’ll wow the crowd, we want YOU to be part of the action. Thousands of parade-goers will be cheering you on, so don’t miss the chance to make this parade one for the history books.

Join us, and let’s show Fremont just how amazing a parade can be!

The Fremont 4th of July Parade Committee, Inc. presents the parade.

a 501c3 nonprofit organization

Visit our website at Fremont4th.org

for updated information.

Entry Deadline - May 31
ENTRY APPLICATION

This form is required to apply for parade participation. Organizers will review your entry and may accept or reject it at their discretion. If accepted, information from this application may be used for production, staging, script, and promotional needs. Acceptance notifications will be sent by email.
Parade Year*

2026
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*
NOTE: Enter carefully as all corresponsence will be sent to this email address
Website Address
Secondary Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Secondary Contact Phone
Secondary Contact Email Address*
ENTRY TYPE
ENTRY CLASSIFICATION*

Non-Profit Community OrganizationCommercial Business - ($250.00 entry fee or part of the sponsor program)SchoolIndividualOther
Entry Type Definitions;

BAND - PLEASE APPLY AT THIS LINK - https://form.jotform.com/220306627800144

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

FLOAT - Self-propelled, Towed, Push or Pull

GUEST - Invited Guest

MARCHERS - Scouting, Military, Veteran

PERFORMANCE GROUP - Dance/Drill Team, Entertainment Unit

VEHICLE - Antique or Vintage, Single/Individual, Car Club, Fire Truck
ENTRY TYPE*

EQUESTRIANFLOATGUESTMARCHERSPERFORMANCE GROUPVEHICLE
Entry Description

Please provide a detailed description of your parade entry (150 words or fewer). Include how the entry will look during the parade, noting any decorations, music, costumes or uniforms, entertainment features, and other unique elements. Also provide a brief overview of the organization submitting the application. If your entry is selected, this information will also be used for the announcer’s script.
Description of Entry*

0/150
LENGTH OF ENTRY FOR STAGING*
Length in feet
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS*
People in/with entry
EQUESTRIAN

Single RiderTeam / PosseHorse Drawn WagonOther
Number of Horses
FLOAT - size including tow vehicle
MAXIMUM SIZE - 50' L, X 10' W X 14' H (from ground)
VEHICLE

Single - Antique / Vintage / ClassicCollectors ClubFire TruckOther
Number of Vehicles
Limit 6 per car club
Will there be amplified music or sound with your entry?

YesNo
If yes, describe music/sound:
Music or sound
Any support vehicle with this entry?

YesNo
If YES, describe purpose of support vehicle:
Used for music, props, etc.
Number and type of vehicles used to transport entry?
If applicable list buses, equipment trucks, trailers, vans
Additional comments or requests:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

Please read, print or download entry requirements and general guidelines before submitting
As the 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 Fremont 4th of July Parade. With this understanding, I/we further agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless the City of Fremont, The Fremont 4th of July Parade Committee, Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC, and its Boards, its Commissions, its Contractors, 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 also consent to video and photographs to be taken of me for use in future publicity and I understand that I will not receive any compensation for such use. I/we understand 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. I/we further understand and agree that this saves harmless and indemnification shall apply to and all facilities that the City of Fremont may own and/or control. Furthermore, I/we have read and agree to abide by the Fremont 4th of July 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 organization/business*

I accept
Authorized Representative*

First NameLast Name
Date Submitted

MonthDayYear
Questions/Contact:

Ray Pulver

Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC

408-629-2520 / Ray@upbeatparades.com
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ENTRY APPLICATION

ENTRY TYPE

Entry Description

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES