Enter the London St Patrick's Day Parade 2018
We welcome entries from individuals through to walking groups in the parade. Vehicle entries are also accepted - motorbike clubs through to trucks and everything in between (provided we can accommodate them).
This year London St. Patrick’s Day Parade has changed the classification of parade groups to create an even more enjoyable event and make it even more accessible for groups.
What type of group should I apply as?
Below is a quick run-down to help you classify your parade group type.
Non-Profit
This is a charity, network group or social group, without a corporate affiliation or funding. Examples: registered charities, Universities, national and local government, community and sports clubs.
Commercial
A corporate group/commercial business.
Vehicle Sizes.
Vehicles are now classified in two sizes based on the space it will take up. The size of the float and classification type of group creates the price needed for a float. Sizes of floats include all decoration and vehicle parts. The maximum allowable size is shown below.
Category / Width / Length / HeightSmall Float / <2.5 meters / <6 meters / 4 meters
Large Float / <2.5 meters / <9 meters / 4 meters
The following table contains some examples for you to consider the sizes of.
Small Float / Large FloatUp to 4 motorbikes or bicycles / Flatbed lorry
Single car / Single trailer lorry
People carrier / Bus (single or double deck)
Transit van / Box van
Mini bus (15 seats) / XL wheelbase van
Car with short trailer / JCBs and the likes
All vehicles should be dressed in a celebratory St Patrick’s themed manner, but wheels must be kept clear and unobstructed.
Vehicle and driver requirements
Due to the current climate, the rules of vehicles on parades has changed.
Please note: We will require full vehicle details and registrations and a copy of the driver’s driving licence a month before the event. All drivers must accept to have their details police checked. It is likely that vehicles will also have to go through a full police search before being allowed on the parade route.
The vehicle
Any vehicle in the Parade must be in good working order (including indicators and flasher lights) and be:
· Fully road worthy with a current MOT or appropriate certificate for use (you will need to provide a copy).
· Fully taxed (and evidence available on the day to support this).
· Fully insured for the driver(s) and use in the procession (you will need to provide a copy).
· Comply with the parade floats technical specifications and health and safety requirements.
· NEW CONDITION: All vehicles must be accompanied by wheel walkers – a volunteer assigned to each wheel to keep all parade participants and viewers a safe distance away.
The driver
Your driver must:
• Hold a current drivers licence relevant to the vehicle they are driving (this must be available for inspection).
• Have experience of and be capable of driving the load safely.
• Not be under the influence of any alcohol or drugs whatsoever.
The Support Driver
All floats MUST have a support driver who must provide all of the above qualifications and paperwork.
Will my float be inspected on the day?
On parade day at form up the driver and vehicle support must report to the float coordinator for your parade section on arrival. Your float and equipment on board such as generators and sound systems, as well as any decorations and structures built on the float will be subject to a full health and safety inspection. Failure to meet the requirements in this document may result in equipment or structures being removed and in more serious cases the float will be withdrawn from the Parade.
Please note: strictly NO PETROL generators will be allowed on the parade. No generators of any kind will be allowed in vans or any vehicle in which fumes could reach the driver.
What are the fees?
Walking group / FloatNon profit / £0 / £0
Commercial / £250 / £350 small
Commercial / £250 / £500 large
Application process
All applications must be submitted in full by January 29th for approval by the parade committee. Please note all entries must comply with the guidelines set out in this document. Further information about the day, checks and driver guidelines (where applicable) will be sent to you once your application has been accepted.
Please note this is an application form, it does not guarantee entry to the 2018 parade. All entries will be assessed on their application form and successful applications will be notified by February 9th 2018
Please note incomplete application forms will NOT be considered.
2018 Parade entry application
Name of group/organisation
Type of Entry (please tick one)Walking Group Only
Float Entry Only
Float and Walking Group
Band
Type of group/Organisation
I am applying as a non profit entry
I am applying as a commercial organisation
Contact Details
Entry name (as to appeared in all publicity)
Organiser contact name
Organiser Address
Organiser Mobile
Organiser Email
The Entry
Description of entry (100 words)
Music - DJ/CD/Live PA?
Powered by battery/Generator?
Number of participants
Will there be children as part of your entry?
Will you have people on your vehicle? If so how many?
Do you have a preference of being near another entry?
Vehicle Details
Type of Vehicle i.e. truck, bus, car Please tick / Small Float
Up to 4 motorbikes or bicycles
Single car
People carrier
Transit van
Mini bus (15 seats)
Car with short trailer
Large Float
Flatbed lorry
Single trailer lorry
Bus (single or double deck)
Box van
XL wheelbase van
JCBs and the likes
Vehicle Dimensions (in metres)
Length:/Width/Height
Vehicle Registration
Driver Name:
Address
Postcode
Mobile
Support Driver Name
Address
Postcode
Mobile
A copy of each of the below list of documents must be made available for inspection on the day. Failure to produce these will result in your entry being withdrawn
· Vehicle registration document
· Vehicle service record
· Driver License
Declaration
I/we agree to comply fully with the information given in the parade information pack and with any further direction from the St Patricks Day Committee before, during and immediately after the parade. Non compliance will result in my entry being withdrawn from the parade.
i/we confirm that the information provided in this form is true and accurate. I /we understand that the Committee accept no responsibility for any personal loss or damage to property or any personal injury during the parade.
For vehicle entries
I/we have fully read, completed and signed the parade information pack and agree to fulfil the directions enclosed herein.
Entry Manager Name
Signature:
Date
Fee (where applicable) enclosed
Please submit your completed form to: