Parade Entry Form

                            LAWRENCE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

                                  MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008

                                              FILL IN, PRINT, AND MAIL ENTRY TO: LAWRENCE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE, P.O. BOX 1702, Lawrence, KS 66044
           Entrant Information

  Last Name, Company Name, or Organization:

  First Name or Contact Name:

 Street Address:

 City:

 State:

 Zip:

 Day Phone:

 Evening Phone:

 Cell Phone:

 Email:

 Entry Type and Amount Enclosed:

Sponsor:

ENTRY FEES:
COMMERCIAL/OTHER
$75.00
 
FAMILY/NOT-FOR-PROFIT $25.00

SPECIAL/NON-COMPETITIVE ENTRIES BY APPROVAL ONLY

FOR WALKING ENTRIES (See rule number 2 on Rules and Regulations)
    PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
    LAWRENCE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

PLEASE DESCRIBE ENTRY IN AS MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE. (Include length, truck, trailer, car, walkers, etc.)

Important! Be sure to include whether there will be music, animals, or other displays. What would you like the announcers to say?

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

IN CONSIDERATION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT, I, THE UNDERSIGNED, INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND, HEREBY, FOR MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS & ADMINISTRATORS, WAIVE & RELEASE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES I MAY HAVE AGAINST THE LAWRENCE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE COMMITTEE & ANY SPONSOR/OR MEMBERS THEREOF FOR ANY & ALL INJURIES BY ME IN THIS EVENT. I HEREBY ASSUME THE RISK OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT. I HEREBY AGREE THAT IN THE EVENT OF THE CANCELLATION OF THIS EVENT DUE TO STORM, RAIN, WINDS, INCLEMENT WEATHER OR OTHER "ACTS OF GOD" MY REGISTRATION FEE SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED. I have read and fully understand the rules and regulations (attached below) regarding the Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade. I am Committed to making this event a safe and happy celebration.

SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________  DATE: _________________  

FUN FOR CHILDREN..........FUN FOR FAMILIES..........FUN FOR FRIENDS

JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION! HURRY, AND DON’T BE LATE.
PRIZES FOR BEST ENTRIES
PRIZES ALSO FOR BEST DRESSED CHILD AND ADULT

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LAWRENCE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. APPLICATION AND ENTRY FEES: Deadline for entry is March 3, 2005, however you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Please provide the committee with a detailed description of your entry on the entry application form. All applications will be acknowledged and reviewed by the Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. The consideration of your entry does not in any way constitute acceptance of your entry. Decisions of the committee are final. Entry fees are $25 for family entries and $75 for commercial entries. Entry fees must accompany applications.

2. PACE OF UNITS: No entry or routine will be allowed to slow or stop the forward progress of the parade.

3. SAFETY: All participants must act in a safe and responsible manner. ~ The consumption of alcoholic beverages by participants during the parade is prohibited. ~ Throwing any items ( i.e. candy, trinkets, stickers) from entries is prohibited. However, walkers along side entries may pass out items to spectators. ~ No entries will be allowed to discharge firecrackers, caps, blanks, incendiary devices, or other equipment that might startle or excite horses and other animals in the parade. ~ Float entries with riders must be equipped with handrails, posts, or grab bars for the safety of their participants. ~ No vehicle may exceed safe heights and lengths. A height of 13’ 6” and length of 42’ are dimensions that you should stay within while building your float. Vehicles and trailers coupled together shall not exceed 65’. Keep in mind, overhead trees and parked cars may present obstacles; so, please allow for them. ~ Any vehicle towing an entry shall have a towbar of sufficient strength to pull, stop, and hold all weight towed. ~ In addition to a safe hitch, towing vehicles shall have adequate safety chains. ~ Any entry carrying heaters, cookers, grills, power plants, generators, fuels, or easily combustible materials shall be required to carry a fire extinguisher.

4. CHILDREN: Any entry comprised of or containing children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. The person(s) accompanying the children shall be responsible for their safety as well as maintaining the required pace.

5. UNITS AND ACTIVITIES NOT PERMITTED: (a) Entries representing controversial groups or political issues. (b) Entries oversized. (c) Entries that cannot keep pace. (d) Entries that are indecent or immoral. (e) Entries that are significantly different than described on their application. (f) Entries with participants that are under the influence of, or consuming, alcohol or drugs.

6. VIOLATIONS: Any entry or participant that violates any of the aforementioned rules and regulations may be subject to immediate disqualification and removal from the parade.

7. INSPECTION: All entries are subject to inspection by police, committee judges, and/or parade security as may be deemed necessary before and during the parade.

8. DISPERSAL: Immediately after the parade all floats shall disperse to their proper destination; follow instructions of police and parade officials.

9. THE ACCEPTANCE , ASSIGNMENT, NUMBER OF ENTRIES, AND ALL JUDGING IN THE PARADE ARE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE LAWRENCE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE COMMITTEE AND THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE FINAL.

THE COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES OR PROPERTY LOST, DAMAGES, OR STOLEN. YOU PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 749-6677, WRITE P.O. BOX 1702, LAWRENCE, KS 66044

or EMAIL: info@lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com

PLEASE DETACH AND SEND YOUR APPLICATION

ALONG WITH YOUR ENTRY FEE TO:

LAWRENCE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

P.O. BOX 1702

LAWRENCE, KS 66044

 

STARTING TIME: 1:00 PM

START FROM: SOUTH PARK, 12TH AND MASSACHUSETTS

YOU WILL BE CONTACTED AND GIVEN SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE APPROVED BY MARCH 3RD. PLEASE, INCLUDE ENTRY FEE WITH YOUR APPLICATION

 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR LATE ENTRIES CALL: 749-6677 or Email: info@lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com

 

                            PRIZES!!!

        Commercial                    Family

1st Place--$500.00            1st Place--$500.00

2nd Place--$250.00           2nd Place--$250.00

3rd Place--$150.00            3rd Place--$150.00

There is a special category for Bar and Entertainment entries that compete for a traveling trophy only. Please, let us know in advance if you want to compete in this group. It is highly competitive and there is only one winner.

Gift certificate packages will also be awarded to the best dressed child and best dressed adult.

          Prizes will be awarded approximately 1 hour after the end of the parade.