Parade Unit Application Saturday, December 5, 2020, 5:00 p.m.

Contact Name Business Name

Address

City State Zip Code

Phone Number Email

Parade theme is "Snow Place Like North Port" • No entries may include a live Santa • No walking entries are permitted this year

TYPE OF ENTRY - Check all that apply

Float: Platform on wheels bearing a decorated display, pulled by a vehicle; Maximum of 10 people per float; Passengers must remain on float.

Float dimensions, including vehicle

Hosted by Parks & Recreation, the Poinsettia Parade is recognized as one of the City's signature events and is a long standing holiday tradition. This year's parade theme is "Snow Place Like North Port". The one-mile parade begins at 5 p.m. and has been temporarily relocated to North Port Blvd. for 2020. In support of current health and safety guidelines, spectators are being encouraged to join the parade virtually. Each parade unit will be limited to 10 participants and no "walking" units will be permitted. With sunset at 5:35 p.m., it is recommended that parade units be illuminated in some manner. The parade will be streamed via social media. Judging will take place virtually with each unit featured on the social livestream while in the "judging" zone.

To participate in the 2020 Poinsettia Parade, please complete the application in its entirety and submit to the address on page 2, along with the applicable fee, no later than November 30, 2020 by 5 p.m.

X

vehicle typeNo. of vehiclesAutomobile: Maximum of 10 people per vehicle; Passengers must remain in vehicle.

length

No. of participants riding on float

Will your parade unit include animals?

Do you want to be judged for awards?

Will your parade unit include music?

yes no

yes no

how many? type

yes no

source (see item 9)

How will your parade unit be illuminated?

Poinsettia Award: Keeping with tradition, this category will be judged on the use and display of Poinsettias in the parade unit, and how the parade theme is incorporated into the parade unit.

Snowflake Award: No two snowflakes are alike, just as no two floats will look alike. This category will be judged on originality and how the parade theme is incorporated into the parade unit.

Page 1 of 3

No. of chaperones for minors riding on float other than driver

If yes, is your entry a youth organization yes no

(see item 4)

length (may not exceed 50') width (may not exceed 8.5')

Please select an award category:

10-8-2020 SG

Elfin Award: Open to youth groups, this category judges best youth unit in their display of the parade theme.

Kris Kringle Award: Kris Kringle is the star of the holiday season. This category is looking for the star unit of the parade and will be judged on overall best entry incorporating both the parade theme and poinsettias. All units participating in award categories will be considered.

For health and safety reasons, no distribution of any food, candy or other materials is permitted at this event.

Kris Kringle Award: Kris Kringle is the star of the holiday season. This category is looking for the star unit of the parade and will be judged on overall best entry incorporating both the parade theme and poinsettias. All units participating in award categories will be considered.

People's Choice Award: The Community will decide! Spectators joining us virtually will vote for this award winner.

Live Recorded

Other: Golf Cart ATV Passengers must remain in Golf Cart/ATV at all times during the parade.

Parade Information, Rules & Regulations

RULES & REGULATIONS: 1. Arrive on time--staging begins at 2 p.m. Units must be in their designated space no later than 4 p.m. Roads will be closed by the North Port Police Department at 4 p.m. and there will be no access to the staging area. Units arriving after 4 p.m. will be unable to participate. 2. Clearly display the parade number for your unit. 3. All units including tow vehicles must be decorated. 4. It is recommended that parade units be illuminated in some manner (lights, flashlights, glow in the dark items, etc.) 5. Stay in the assigned order unless specifically directed by a parade official. 6. Follow a straight course along the route in a cautious and safe manner. 7. Riding on and/or jumping from the hood, roof, trunk or door frames of any vehicle is prohibited. 8. Distribution of food, candy, and other materials is not permitted. 9. Sound systems should be placed with speakers facing the sides of the unit to minimize interference with other parade units. 10. All units/vehicles must proceed past the end of the parade route to the disembark location before stopping and/or unloading. Breakdown of floats cannot be completed on the roadway. 11. Units will have the opportunity to temporarily stop in the judges zone for online viewing and judging. If entertainment is part of your participation, you will be limited to 30 seconds to perform, otherwise keep the procession moving. Units/vehicles are not allowed to stop during the parade at any other time. 12. Live Santas are not permitted. 13. The parade will take place rain or shine. Delay and/or cancellation may occur in the event of inclement weather, as determined by the City. 14. All floats must have a fire extinguisher with current inspection tags. 15. Maximum of 10 participants per float/vehicle.

ROAD CLOSURES/PARKING REGULATIONS • Due to parade road closures, entry must be made via Greewood Ave. from Sumter Blvd. • Parade route roadways including North Port Blvd., Appomattox Dr., and Greenwood Ave. will close at 4 p.m. • Parade participant drop-off will be available at the Dallas White Park via Sam Shapos Way. Details on parade participant pickup/disembark area to be announced. • No spectator parking will be allowed along North Port Blvd., Greenwood Ave., or Sam Shapos Way.

PARADE MEETING: There is a mandatory parade meeting on Thursday, December 3 at 7 p.m. at the Morgan Family Community Center. One (1) representative from each organization or business must be present at the meeting. Parade logistics, staging, and line-up will be presented and numbers distributed. The meeting can be attended virtually. More information on meeting date and time will be made available once the application is processed.

FEE: $30 (No charge for governmental entities, active US Military, and non-profits with 501(C)3 status)

Cancellation/No Show: Refunds cannot be issued; registration is non-transferrable.

Agreement/Waiver of Participation -- the organization and individuals involved agree to rules and regulations on page two and assume all risk, injury or damage to persons or property which may arise by virtue of the entrant's participation in the City of North Port's Poinsettia Parade. The undersigned, individually, and on behalf of all members, guest and participants hereby release and agree to hold harmless the City of North Port, the City's Parade Committee, staff and volunteers for any loss, damage or injury, which may occur during the course of this event.

By checking this box, I acknowledge that the electronic submittal of this application is the same as submitting a signed application form. Electronic Signature Authorization

Date

Handwritten Signature (required if not submitting electronically

Date

Return original form with payment to City of North Port, c/o Parks & Recreation - Poinsettia Parade, 6207 W Price Blvd, North Port FL 34291 -- make checks payable to the City of North Port

For more information contact Parks & Recreation at 429-PARK (7275) or e-mail SGood@cityofnorthport.com.Page 2 of 3

Individual/Group/Business Name

Parade Unit Information Please be thorough, as this information will be utilized for commentary during event live stream on social media.

Year Founded:

Description of Group Activities/Business

How long has your group/business been participating in the City of North Port's Poinsettia Parade?

Who helped with your parade preparations?

Additional Information:

Page 3 of 3