Kent State Homecoming Parade
Kent State Pride is Worldwide
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 11:00am
July 1, 2014
Dear Prospective Parade Participant:
Kent State University and the City of Kent invite you/your organization to participate in the 2014 Homecoming Parade.The parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2014. This year’s parade theme isKent State Pride is Worldwide. Participation in the parade is limited to the first 100 entries.
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. Parade entries are welcome to pass out your organization’s promotional items and/or candy to the parade spectators, both children and adults. All entries should be in good taste and not make any reference to alcohol, drugs or other distasteful or offensive behaviors.
The parade will step-off at 11:00 a.m. from the Kent State University campus and will proceed west on Main Street. The parade will conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Franklin Avenue in downtown Kent, Ohio.
All entries must be postmarked by Friday, September 26, 2014 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 3, 2014.
If you have specific questions about the parade, please contact Rebecca Kapler in the Center for Student Involvement at 330-672-5288. We look forward to you joining us for a great time on October 18th!
Sincerely,
Rebecca L. Kapler
Rebecca Kapler
ParadeChair
Kent State Homecoming Parade
Kent State Pride is Worldwide
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 11:00am
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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. Please provide the statement you wish to be read by our announcer during the parade:
Entries must be postmarked by Friday, September 26, 2014, 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 3, 2014.
Please mail or fax your completed form by Friday, September 26, 2014, to:
Rebecca Kapler
Center for Student Involvement
226 Kent Student Center
Kent, OH 44242-0001
330-672-2052 FAX
For information, contact Rebecca Kapler: Kent State University Center for Student Involvement by phone 330-672-5288, fax 330-672-2052 or