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APPLICATION

2nd Annual Tamale FESTIVAL NIGHT
LIGHTED PARADE

Saturday October 10, 2015 6:00 pm

The parade starts at 7:00 pm. in the Wapato High School Parking lot (intersection of 9th Street and Satus Avenue in Wapato). See map attached to this application.

Please choose your category below:

General ______Auto ______Horse ______Political ______

Other ______

Note: Community floats, representing their local community, and other selected parade entries (such as classic car, community spirit, and best of parade) will be judged at 6:00 pm. Name of individual, community, organization, business, club or church:

Person in charge of entry:

Address and phone number:

Description of entry (used by the announcer): (write on back if necessary)

PLEASE SIGN STATEMENT BELOW

I / we assume all risk of bodily injury or property damage that I / we may incur in participating in the Wapato Tamale Festival Parade and I / we hereby, for myself, child, my heirs, executors and administrators do hereby, expressly and forever, waive and release any and all claims against, and agree to hold harmless the Wapato Tamale Festival Parade, respective officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors, or assigns of any kind from any and all claims which may be made for any cause whatsoever, arising as a result of or in connection with the participation of me or my child in the herein mentioned event.

Signature: Date:

Please return application by October 7, 2015 to: Wapato Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 157

Wapato, WA 98951

(509) 877-4262

Or you may sign up that night 6:00 pm

WAPATO 2015 Tamale FESTIVAL NIGHT LIGHTED PARADE

RULES AND REGULATIONS

MAIN PARADE

A.  Registration begins between 5:30-6:00 pm October 10, 2015. Pop and water and snacks will be available at the registration table near the center of the front parking lot of the Wapato High School.

B.  You will receive a numbered parking space for your entry. It is recommended that you come early to insure preparation and visitation time with other parade entries before the parade.

C.  The parade will start at 7:00 pm. You are requested to be in or near your parade entry by 6:00 pm Community Floats only: If you are a community float you must also be at your float at 6:00 pm to be judged.

D.  Once the parade begins, watch for directions from parade officials and try to maintain a 50 foot (15 yard) distance between you and the entry in front of you as you proceed through the parade route.

DURING THE PARADE

A.  Entries will follow the direction and instructions of parade officials and / or law enforcement officers as needed to coordinate the event.

B.  No materials (candy, toys, etc.) can be thrown from vehicles. If you have materials for parade watchers you are allowed to have walkers who may escort your entry and may pass out literature or candy.

C.  Please keep a close eye on the entry in front of you and maintain a 50-foot space between them.

D.  With the exception of bands and drill teams, this is a forward moving parade. No stopping is allowed for any reason, although parade participants might expect delays around the announcement area.

E.  Alcoholic beverages are forbidden in any entry.

F.  The Parade committee reserves the right to withdraw or deny the opportunity to participate to any entry for costumes, performance, language, or appearance that do not meet the standards of reasonable public taste.

G.  No political messages are allowed unless the parade application has been marked under the political category.

H.  All participates standing on floats must be wearing a safety belt or have handholds while the float is moving.

I.  Have a good time and smile a lot.

WAPATO and PARADE staging area ON October 10, 2015

Staging will be at the front entrance of the Wapato High School (9th Street and Satus Ave.) From US 97 take either of the signals into Wapato. Find the intersection of 9th Street and Satus Avenue and turn into the High School parking lot. From I-82 go straight down Wapato Ave (Main Street) to 9th Street, take a right to Satus Ave. and a left into the High School Parking lot.

·  Registration starts at 5:30 pm.

·  Parade judging at 6:00 pm

·  Parade starts at 7:00 pm