KentState Homecoming Parade
Flashback to the Future
Saturday, October 9, 2010, 10:00am
June, 2010
Dear Prospective Parade Participant:
Kent State University and the city of Kent invite you/your organization to participate in the 2010Homecoming Parade.The parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 2010. This year’s parade theme isFlashback to the Future.Each entrant is responsible for securing their own parade mobility, whether by foot or vehicle. Signs and/or banners are also the responsibility of the entrant. You may bring your own or the university can make signs for you (see entry form for details). Parade entries are welcome to pass out your organization’s promotional items and/or candy to the parade spectators, both children and adults.
The parade will step-off at 10:00 a.m. from the KentStateUniversitycampus and will proceed west on Main Street. The parade will conclude at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Franklin Avenue in downtown Kent, Ohio.
All entries must be postmarked by Friday, September 17, 2010 for consideration of acceptance into the Homecoming Parade. Your entry will be confirmed upon receipt of your registration form. Parade registration, staging and disbanding location, map and additional information will be sent to the entry’s contact person by October 4, 2010.
If you have specific questions about the parade, please contact the Center for Student Involvement at 330-672-2480. We look forward to you joining us for a great time on October 10!
Sincerely,
Brittany Maurer
Brenda McKenzie, Co-ChairBrittany Maurer, Co-Chair
Parade CommitteeParade Committee
Mary GilbertLori Wemhoff
Executive DirectorExecutive Director
Main Street KentKent Area Chamber of Commerce
KentState Homecoming Parade
Flashback to the Future
Saturday, October 9, 2010, 10:00am
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Contact Name
Legislator’s Name (if appropriate):
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:Fax:
Name of Entry (if any):
Please select all that apply:
Our entry will be a walking group; Number of walkers:______
Our entry will include distribution of items (specify items):
Our entry will include a banner
Our entry will consist of a vehicle:YearModel
Our entry will consist of a float and is approximately (length, including towing vehicle):
Other (please explain)
Note: Vehicles and floats must maintain the momentum of the parade and CANNOT stop to wait for individuals distributing items.
Will your entry include music?Yes NoIf yes, please describe the kind of music and how it will be broadcast:
Number of entry participants, including driver, if applicable:
Parade Script Submission — Each entry will be announced along the parade route according to the announcer’s script. In the space below, please list the information you would like announced about you and your parade entry:
KentState’s Design Solutions is available to make Homecoming Parade signs and banners. Please call or email Diane Sperko at 330-672-1852 or for additional information and applicable charges.
Entries must be postmarked by Friday, September 17, 2010, for consideration of acceptance into the Homecoming Parade. The Parade Committee reserves the right to deny entry into the parade at its sole discretion. Your entry will be confirmed upon receipt of your registration form. Parade registration, staging and disbanding locations, a parade route map and additional information will be sent to the contact person listed above by October 2, 2009.
Please mail or fax your completed form by Friday, September 17, 2010, to:
KSU Homecoming Parade Committee
Center for Student Involvement
POBox 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
330-672-2052 FAX
For information, contact KentStateUniversityCenter for Student Involvement by phone 330-672-2480, fax 330-672-2052 or .