2016 Vista Christmas Parade

2016 Vista Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
It’s a Nintendo Christmas!
Celebrating 20 Years of Pokemon and All Things Nintendo!
Presented by:
Be creative, 3 prizes will be awarded in 3 prize categories!
ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016.
1. There will be only ONE Santa in the parade, and he will be sponsored by the Vista Chamber of Commerce.
2. The Vista Christmas Parade will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. The route will travel down S. Santa Fe and
snake through downtown. Parade vehicles must be able to navigate the new round-about on S. Santa Fe. Vehicles cannot exceed 24 feet due to the round-about. Participants accept all liablity for any damage done by parade
vehicles to the round-about.
3. Parade check-in and line-up will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will notify you of your check-in location via a confirmation email that will be sent after November 25, 2016.
4. No entry shall double back along the parade route while the parade is in progress.
5. YOU MAY NOT THROW ITEMS TO THE CROWD (this includes candy). Handouts may be given to the
crowd by escorts walking alongside your entry.
6. Keep your unit in motion at all times. NO GAPS AND NO STOPPING TO PERFORM. Parade producers
reserve the right to limit the size of entries.
7. Animal entries are required to supply their own “pooper scoopers”. Compliance will be checked during the
parade line-up; groups that do not have a dedicated person present for waste pick-up will not be allowed to participate in the parade.
8. All commercial vehicles in the parade must be decorated. Parade producers reserve the right to remove any
parade entries with decorations that it deems offensive. Call the Chamber if you have a question.
9. Parade entries will be judged. This year’s theme is A Nintendo Christmas (Celebrating 20 Years of Pokemon
and all things Nintendo!). Groups are encouraged to incorporate the theme into their parade entry. 3 prizes will
be awarded for each categories: Best Use of Theme, Best Overall Entry and Most Christmas Spirit!
APPLICATION FORM * PLEASE PRINT AND COMPLETE * NOV. 18th – 5PM DEADLINE
Name of Entrant/Organization: _________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person/Leader: _______________________________________________________________________________
Email (Confirmation/Information packet will be sent here): __________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________ City: ____________________________________________
ENTRY FEE – (Make checks payable to Vista Chamber of Commerce)
___ $75 Non-member businesses and Organizations
___ $40 Member-businesses and Organizations, Individual(s), Elected Officials outside Vista
___ $20 per car-Car Clubs
___ No Fee - Public Schools, Equestrian Teams, Marching Bands and Vista City Council
In order for parade announcers to properly describe your entry, please provide the following information about your organization. The Parade producers reserve the right to limit the size of entries. Please be clear, specific and write neatly!
Please be VERY specific with this information, producers use this to determine the space your entry will require.
Total # of People in Group ______( # of people walking_____, riding in/on vehicle/ float______, riding bicycles, etc._____)
Total # of Vehicles ______(# of cars_____, trucks_____) Total length of trucks/trailer (include trailer length)____________
Music: YES / NO
MANDATORY: attach your announcers’ script on a 3x5 index card or Email it to info@vistachamber.org.
CATEGORIES – please check appropriate classification for your entry, mark all that apply.
MILITARY
COLOR GUARD/
BANDS
WALKING GROUP
( ) Band
DRILL TEAM
( ) Club (outside school) ( ) Youth
( ) Color Guard
( ) Club (outside school) ( ) Middle School
( ) Novelty
( ) Drill Team-Armed
( ) Middle School
( ) High School
( ) Commercial
( ) Drill Team-Unarmed
( ) High School
FLOATS
( ) Commercial
( ) Religious
( ) Non-profit
EQUESTRIAN
( ) Mounted Group
( ) Novelty
DANCE
( ) Juniors
( ) Seniors
CAR CLUB
( ) Classic (oldies)
( ) Novelty (hydrolics)
LIABILITY RELEASE STATEMENT: I have read all rules & regulations of the Vista Christmas Parade and I hereby enter this parade
at my own risk and subject to all rules & regulations of the parade. I further agree that if any loss or damage occurs from any cause to my
person or to the property that I enter, that I will make no claim against the Vista Chamber of Commerce as a body or as individuals, the
Parade Committee, the City of Vista, or anyone involved in the production of the parade. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless
the sponsors of this parade against any legal proceedings for any personal injury or damage arising from or occasioned by any employee or
entry of mine. In the event of cancellation of this event for any reason I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the sponsors of this
parade against any legal proceeding for any damage arising from or occasioned by said cancellation. I further understand that all payments
are non-refundable.
Signed _________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________
If participant is under 18 years of age, then parent or guardian must sign
Name on Credit Card ___________________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Account # __________________________________________________________________________
Expiration Date: _____/_____ CSC#: __________ Billing ZIP Code _____________TOTAL enclosed $ ________
Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________
**NOTE** Payment must accompany application to be accepted.
Checks should be made payable to Vista Chamber of Commerce
Vista Chamber of Commerce
127 Main Street Vista, CA 92084
Voice: 760.726.1122 Fax 760.726.8654
Email: info@vistachamber.org