Parade of the Bands 2015

Parade of the
Bands 2015
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CELEBRATING THE
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OF THE WORLD
R E G I S T R AT I O N D E A D L I N E
APRIL 15, 2015
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Thank you for expressing interest in the
Annual Los Angeles Culture Festival™
(LACF) to be held on June 27, 2015.
We have an outstanding lineup of
international and local musical artist,
celebrities, and special guests coming
together to promote the culture and
music of the world.
We invite your group to join us “Back
on the Boulevard” for our 4th annual Los
Angeles Culture Festival™. Each group
has the freedom to choose its individual
theme and costume portrayal. Join
in the festivities, and be a part of this
magnificent showcase of various culture
and costumes of the world.
We would like you to be a part of
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this history-making event. Enclosed,
Registration Package. Please read it
carefully, complete the required forms,
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Event
The Los Angeles Culture Festival™ (LACF) and
On Saturday, June 27, Los Angeles’ Hollywood
Hollywood Carnival are proud to present the
Blvd. will miraculously transform into a Grand
Annual Los Angeles Culture Festival™ — a world
Carnival & Street Extravaganza with parade-goers
culture festival — expressing the colors of culture
and masqueraders dressed in vibrant, breath-
and freedom of the world as one people. This is a
taking costumes dancing to pulsating rhythms
celebration of our cultures and traditions, featuring
of Calypso, Soca, Samba, Reggae, Zouke, Latin,
colorful costumes, dances, food, arts & crafts, and
Punta, Meringue, Mariachi, Reggaeton, Blues, Jazz,
music from around the world.
Steel-pan, Indian, Asian, African, Middle Eastern
and other worldly music.
The celebration will commence with the Grand
Marshal beginning the Parade of the Bands, on
We highly anticipate that this cultural fusion will
the world famous Hollywood Blvd. It proceeds
attract a significant amount of local attendees
for three (3) miles ending on Highland Ave., the
from our diverse multi-cultural society, not to
main entrance to the Carnival Culture Village. Our
mention a variety of tourists — creating a great
parade and culture village will feature several well-
family-friendly environment.
known celebrities from various genres, including
movie stars and music icons.
DATE
Saturday, June 27, 2015
LOCATION Parade Route: Hollywood Blvd
START at Vermont Ave, ENDS at Highland Ave
TIME
Parade Assembly 9:00am - 10:30am
Parade Kickoff 11:00am SHARP!
Our
attendance
is growing
100% every
year!
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PA R A D E O F B A N D S R O U T E
DISBANDING
AREA
A S S E M B LY/
S TA G I N G A R E A
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C A R N I VA L
C U LT U R E
VILLAGE
C A R N I VA L C U L T U R E V I L L A G E
HOLLYWOOD BLVD
AND N. VERMONT AVE
DISBANDING AREA
HOLLYWOOD BLVD
AND HIGHLAND AVE
CARNIVAL
CULTURE VILLAGE
6831 HAWTHORN AVE
(MAIN ENTRANCE ON
HOLLYWOOD BLVD)
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Parade of the Bands
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M
Name of the Band/Organization ___________________________________________________________
Band Leader (Person Responsible) _________________________________________________________
Theme/Portrayal (provide brief description) ________________________________________________________
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Type of Entry (check all that applies)
Mas Section
Dance Troupe
Anticipated Category (check one)
Small (30-50 masq.)
King/Queen
Drummers
Steelpan Band
Drill Team
Other: ___________________
Medium (51-100 masq.)
Large (100+ masq.)
No. of Sections & Names (if applicable) _________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Will you have a vehicle(s) in the parade? How many?
Music on the Road:
Truck #___
Float #___
Car #___
Other __________________________________
DJ(s) ________________________
Musician(s) ________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip __________________________________________________________________________
Contact Number ________________________
Fax Number (if applicable) ___________________________
Email _________________________________________________________________________________
Website _______________________________________________________________________________
I acknowledge that I have read the Parade of the Band Rules & Guidelines and note that any improper conduct may lead to disqualification of the
Organization I am affiliated with. I further acknowledge that upon entry into a Los Angeles Culture Festival™ event, our group is assuming all risk of
injury resulting from, or in connection to actions taken place within the venue. I, for myself and anyone participating in our group, waive,
release and agree to fully indemnify the Los Angeles Culture Festival™, its directors and committee members and all event sponsors and their
representatives, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of our participation in this activity even though that liability may arise out of
negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities. All groups are responsible for their own insurance to cover their participants.
I hereby register to participate in the Annual Los Angeles Culture Festival™ and Parade of the Bands.
Date ___________________ Print Name ____________________ Signature ______________________
Band Registration Deposit $300 USD
Please return certified checks or money order and signed registration forms to:
Los Angeles Culture Festival™, P.O. Box 604, Gardena, CA 90247
For more information or any questions, please email
Vashti Ramgoolam – vashti11@hotmail.com
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Parade of the Bands
RULES & GUIDELINES
Registration Fee
& Deadline Information
Participation Fees
The Parade of the Bands registration form and
$20.00 (twenty dollars) USD per person. Each
deposit of $300.00 (three hundred dollars)
mas band must have a minimum of 30 (thirty)
USD to confirm participation for the Annual Los
masqueraders to participate in the Parade of
Angeles Culture Festival™ must be received no
the Bands. Wristbands are required for each
later than April 15, 2015. Late registration may be
masquerader and entry to Carnival Culture Village.
accepted after April 15, 2015, with an increase in
Final payments must be received no later than
registration fee. Payment will only be accepted
May 30, 2015 to guarantee band member count.
by certified check or money order payable to Los
Late Final Payments may be accepted after May
Angeles Culture Festival™; no personal checks will
30, 2015, with an increase in fee to $30.00 (thirty
be accepted.
dollars) USD per person.
All confirmed registered groups will be listed
Pre-Parade of the Bands Meeting
The established fee for each Mas Band is
on our website (www.laculturefestival.com). We
invite you to participate in the official LACF Band
Launch on Friday, March 13, 2015.
Groups registered must have a representative
present at the Mandatory Road briefing to be held
at a designated venue on a stipulated date and
time. At this meeting, each group’s position will be
announced and vehicle permits for the LACF will
be distributed.
NO GROUP/INDIVIDUAL WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
PARADE OF BANDS WITHOUT FORMAL REGISTRATION.
All organizations must register using the 2015 Parade of the Bands registration form and pay
the appropriate registration fee.
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Competition Judging Areas,
Scoring, Prize and Trophies
The judging competition areas are open to all
registered and paid participants. The judging
categories shall be as follows:
• King & Queen
• Best Band (Band of the Year)
The total prize monies for all categories shall be
announced at a later date. LACF reserves the right
to refuse the participation of any band, group,
or individual not in compliance with its rules and
guidelines. LACF has the right to add cultural
groups associated with the promotion of or the
enhancement of the festival and sponsorship.
These groups will not be judged or scored for
prize money. Judges shall decide on the points
(100) to be awarded based on the following
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Groups are responsible for providing their own
security/safety marshals. Security/safety marshals
must be easily identified by wearing distinctive
clothing. Spectators cannot be allowed to join
with the masqueraders/participants along the
street. Any visible display and abuse of alcohol,
public indecency or unlawful conduct may result
in the individual expelled from the parade by the
LACF Offical Road Marshal and/or the Police.
Each group is responsible for the conduct of their
band/participants and required to ensure lawful
conduct and strict adherence to all stipulated Rules
& Guidelines of the Los Angeles Culture Festival™
Parade of the Bands.
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Assembly Point Rules
We request that all Mas Band Leaders encourage
their masqueraders to arrive at the assigned
assembly point between 9:00am and 10:30am on
Saturday, June 27, 2015. This is VERY IMPORTANT
as we are adhering to a firm start time. Our Parade
Marshals are authorized to remove vehicle passes
and wristbands from any group responsible for
delaying the parade.
Parade Route
The official parade route for the 2015 Los Angeles
Culture Festival™ (LACF) Parade of the Bands
begins on Vermont Avenue and Hollywood
Boulevard. The parade will start by heading west
on Hollywood Boulevard for approximately 3
miles, and end at Highland Avenue. The parade will
end in our Carnival Culture Village on Hollywood
Boulevard and Highland Avenue. Masqueraders
and patrons will be sent to a separate entrance.
Bandleaders and Marshals must ensure that noncostumed persons do not enter the parade unless
they are clearly identified as officials assisting in the
overall conduct of the parade.
Mas Band Leaders must notify Los Angeles
Culture Festival™ officials of the number of
armbands needed for registered masqueraders
by June 5, 2015. Only persons wearing an official
2015 LACF Parade of Bands armband will be
allowed through the participant entrance to the
Carnival Culture Village. City of Hollywood Police,
Parade Marshals, and Los Angeles Culture Festival™
officials will strictly enforce this policy. Mas Band
Leaders agree to cooperate with the Parade
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Vehicle Regulations
and Parameters
Groups are responsible for providing their own
the back wheels. Safety/security marshals should
musical equipment and vehicle (i.e., generators,
be positioned at all wheel wells when floats and
music truck, float, cars, van, etc.). All Operators/
music trucks are on the parade route.
Drivers must have a valid license to present
to Highway Inspectors, if required. All truck
In addition, if trucks are not equipped with a wheel
cabs must be properly cornered-off for safety
guard, the band/group shall provide personnel to
reasons. Vehicle load (speakers) must be safely
ensure all people are parading behind the vehicle
secured. Railings built around truck-trays must be
and not ahead or next to the back wheels. Floats
strong and secured. The railngs cannot obstruct
and music trucks will display the name of the
the driver’s view! Floats must have protective
group and sponsors on the side aprons. Vehicles
coverings the length of the trailer to cover wheels
should be constructed and decorated so the
(front/back). All vehicles in the parade must retain
viewing from either side is equally appealing to
20 ft separation from the people in front of their
the eye. Banners, logos, and/ or lettering should
vehicle. Music trucks shall have a driver and and
be high quality and legible. All band themes must
observer in the front seats. In addition, if trucks
be submitted on the application form. All exhibits
are not equipped with a wheel guard, the band/
and music should be in good taste and otherwise
group shall provide personnel to ensure all people
arranged so as not to cause harm or give offence
are parading behind the vehicle and not forward of
to spectators or other participants in the Parade.
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Towing and Trash Liability
If the breakdown of your float or music truck
prevents the forward movement of the parade, the
vehicle will be removed from the parade route at
the nearest intersection at the group’s expense.
The Los Angeles Culture Festival™ (LACF)
Planning Committee will not pay any liability for
the cost of towing units after breakdown. All
incurred costs will be paid directly by the float
builder, vehicle owner, sponsor, or organization
responsible for the group. Any liability for the cost
of removing costumes and or float items left on
the streets along the parade route will not be paid
by the LACF or its Planning Committee.
Liability Clause
The Los Angeles Culture Festival™ Planning
Committee shall not be liable in damages for any
delay in or cancellation of the Parade without
prior notice, if such delay or cancellation is caused
by conditions beyond control including but not
limited to natural disasters, such as flood, storm,
lightning, fire epidemic, and/or earthquake.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL
SAFETY AND PARADE RULES CAN
RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION
IN COMPETING, REMOVAL FROM
PARADE AND/OR FROM FUTURE
PARTICIPATION IN THE PARADE.
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