SANTA CLARA PARADE OF CHAMPIONS ENTRY APPLICATION

PARADE DATE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
Start Time: 11:00 am

Location: Santa Clara, California - Downtown area

Parade Route: One mile – downtown Santa Clara

Anticipated Attendance: 10,000

Parade Theme: Celebrate!

Parade entries: Required to be entertaining, creative, and exciting. We welcome bands, floats, drill teams, dance teams, equestrians, comical groups, military units, etc. Embrace creativity and thinking outside the box, participants can bring the parade theme to life in engaging and thought-provoking ways, leaving a lasting impression on spectators and helping to create a memorable and meaningful event.

Judging by: Northern California Band Association.

Please read the parade guidelines. Respond early to be considered for placement in our parade. Parade organizers will approve applicants. Notification of acceptance will be emailed.

For updated information on the parade, sponsorships or volunteering, please click here to visit the Santa Clara Parade of Champions website
Awards!

The parade will be a professionally judged contest with over $5,750.00 in total prize money awarded

Categories include:

School Marching Bands - 1st: $1,500.00; 2nd: $550.00; 3rd: $250.00

Community Bands - 1st: $750.00; 2nd: $550.00; 3rd: $250.00

Drill Teams - 1st: $250.00; 2nd: $150.00; 3rd: $100.00

Community Float - 1st: $550.00; 2nd: $250.00; 3rd: $100.00

Dance/Performance Teams - 1st: $250.00; 2nd: $150.00; 3rd: $100.00
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.
Deadline for entry September 1
Parade Year*

2026
Organization Name*
Mailing Address*

Street or PO Box

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
Alternate Contact Email
example@example.com
ENTRY TYPE
ENTRY CLASSIFICATION*

Non-Profit Community OrganizationCommercial Business (entry fee $250.00 or sponsorship applies)SchoolIndividual
ENTRY TYPE DEFINITIONS

BAND - Marching Band, Drum Corps, Pipe Band

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 or Vintage, Single/Individual, Car Club, Fire Truck
ENTRY TYPE (check one)*

BANDEQUESTRIANFLOATGUESTMARCHERSPERFORMANCE UNITVEHICLE
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 may also be used for the announcer’s script.
Description of Entry
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS *
Total number of people in entry
LENGTH OF ENTRY FOR STAGING*
In feet
BAND

School Marching BandCommunity Marching BandDrum CorpsPipe BandOther
EQUESTRIAN

Team / PosseHorse Drawn WagonOther
Number of Horses
Float Size (w/tow vehicle)
MAXIMUM SIZE - 50' L X 10' W X 14' H (from ground)
VEHICLE

Single - AntiqueCollectors ClubOther
Number of Vehicles
Limit 6 per club
Number and type of transport vehicles to transport entry to parade (buses, trailers, etc.)
Any amplified music/sound with your entry?*

YesNo
If YES for music/sound, please describe:
Music and sound
Any support vehicle with this entry?

YesNo
If YES, describe type and purpose of vehicle:
Vehicle to carry sound, props, etc.
Additional comments or requests:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

Please read, print or download entry requirements and general guidelines before submitting application
Parade Guidelines (click down arrow to downloand or click to print)
General Liability Waiver
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 that I/we may incur or cause a third party to incur as a result of my/our participation in the Santa Clara Parade of Champions. With this understanding, I/we further agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless the Santa Clara Parade of Champions Committee, the City of Santa Clara, Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC and its elected and appointed officials, board members, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, injuries, suits, and judgments arising from, or in connection with my participation in the parade. I/we further waive any claims on behalf of my successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators, and any other persons or entities 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 further understand and agree that this saves harmless and indemnification shall apply to and all facilities that the City of Santa Clara may own and/or control. Furthermore, I/we have read and agree to abide by all of the Santa Clara Parade of Champions 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

408-629-2520 - RayPulver@upbeatparades.com
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ENTRY APPLICATION

ENTRY TYPE

Entry Description

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES