Download - 2011 Holiday Parade Application Form
October 31, 2011
Greetings!
Lights, Caroling and Holiday Cheer! Center City Development Corporation is excited to announce that the
22nd
Annual Holiday Parade will be held on Friday, December 2nd
at 7:00 p.m. We need everyone to help us
light up Main Street with their participation in this fun and festive event! The theme for this evening parade
will be “White Christmas”. The parade and will begin at the intersection of East Main and 6th
Street and end
at Richmond Civic Theater on 10th
Street. This will be Richmond’s only parade this holiday season and we
hope to have tremendous participation both in the parade and in the viewing areas along the parade route.
To help spread holiday cheer, we are inviting you to participate in what promises to be a fun event for
children of all ages! Richmond and surrounding communities have expressed great pleasure in attending the
annual holiday parade over the last 21 years. Please join us this year in making “White Christmas” another
wonderful memory in the minds and hearts of our community members.
Enclosed you will find the Official 2011 Holiday Parade Application. Please, complete the application and
return it, by mail, to the Center City Office at 814 E Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374, or email the applica-
tion to [email protected], no later than Wednesday, November 23.
If you have any questions or special requests, please contact Beth at the Center City office, 765.962.8151 or
by email at [email protected]. I look forward to your participation in the 2011 Holiday Parade!
Sincerely,
Beth Fields
Co-Executive Director
Center City Development Corporation
Enclosure
WHITE
CHRISTMAS
814 East Main Street
Richmond IN 47374
Phone 765-962-8151
22nd Annual Holiday Parade
GUIDELINES
1. A completed parade application and signed release form must be received by
Wednesday, November 23, 2011.
2. We ask that all units be decorated in a holiday theme. Entries may display a wide
variety of designs. Designs must be in good taste and in accordance with the
standards set forth by Center City Development Corporation. All floats must be
decorated. The use of lights, costumes, banners, and other decorations is encour-
aged!
3. The parade officials have made arrangements for ONE official Santa Claus to be in
the parade, and request that no other entries have a Santa. This is to eliminate
confusion for children.
4. For safety reasons, no candy or other items may be tossed or thrown from the
parade entries. You may have someone walking to the side of your entry to hand
out candy along the parade route.
5. We would like to keep the focus of the parade on the holiday season. For this
reason, distribution of brochures or literature for fundraising or promotional
purposes is not allowed along the parade route. Sponsor identification is allowed.
6. Applicants assume all responsibility for any loss or damage in connection with their
entry at the 22nd Annual Holiday Parade. Center City Development Corporation will
not be liable for any damage, theft, injury or loss of property.
7. Disposal of all float materials are the responsibility of the sponsoring organization.
8. Parade officials reserve the right to disqualify any entry that is not complying with
the rules and float specifications.
We appreciate your participation
in this holiday tradition!
Center City Development Corporation
2011 Holiday Parade Entry Form
Due by Wednesday, November 23
********White Christmas******** Parade will take place on Friday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m.
No fee is required to participate in this event!
Type of Unit (Circle One) Float Band Equestrian
Walking Auto Special Unit
Name/Organization__________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address_____________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip_______________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person_________________________________________Phone________________________________
E-mail Address______________________________________________________________________________
Length of Unit_____________________________Width____________________________________________
Theme____________________________________________________________________________________
How many people will be with your unit?_______________
Will there be music?_________________
(Please give a brief description of your organization's float)
Mail application and related materials to: Center City Development Corporation
814 East Main Street
Richmond, Indiana 47374
Parade contact: Beth Fields
Or Email to: [email protected] Phone: 765.580.8050
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Release Form
I understand that Center City Development Corporation will not be held responsible for any injuries,
accidents, or damage resulting from my unit's participation in the 2011 Holiday Parade.
Signature__________________________________________________________________________
Title______________________________________________________________________________
Unit_________________________________________Date_________________________________