Agreement
We agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, Chelsea Public Schools, City of Chelsea, it's employees, and agents against any and all claims resulting from our participation in the 2023 Christmas Parade to be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
Overview
This annual event welcomes in the holiday season and is a celebration of the giving season with our community. Everyone is encouraged to attend to help spread the Christmas cheer. It is FREE to participate in the parade!
Theme
This year's Christmas theme will be Winter Wonderland. Please design and decorate your entry to include the theme. Entries will be judged and the top entries will be recognized and highlighted by the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce.
Please do not include Santa or Mrs. Claus in your parade entry. You will not be allowed to participate in the event if someone in your entry is dressed as Santa or Mrs. Claus.
Staging
The parade will line up at 4:45 PM at the Chelsea High School football field. Participants must be in place no later than 5:30 PM. If you are unable to be there at time stated, we will assume that you were not able to make it. If you arrive late we will do our best to fit you in, however, we cannot guarantee your participation after 5:50 PM.
Parade Route
The parade will start at 6:00 PM at the high school and proceed down Mainstreet and ending to the left on Olive street.
Safety
Throwing candy from parade float or vehicles is strictly prohibited. Please have someone walk along the sides of the float or vehicle (safely away from moving vehicles) to distribute candy to the spectators. All floats must have a fire extinguisher! No riders on 4-wheelers under the age of 18! If you have loud sirens or music, please be mindful of little children and those with hearing aids as these sounds scare and hurt their ears. We want everyone to enjoy the parade.
Lineup Position
Lineup positions are not in any particular order. Please lineup as you arrive and DO NOT block entrances. A pathway needs to be kept to get the back towards the football parking lot.
Recognizing and Announcing Your Entry
A stage will be set up along the parade route. To announce/recognize your parade entry if not done prior, please provide the language you would like to be stated as you pass. Please keep comments to a paragraph. The announcer reserves the right to edit the comments due to timing, grammar, and flow of the event. You will be given a piece of paper to hand to the announcer or you can text Kendel 918-695-8616 with your announcement. Please state Company name, theme, then your message.
Disclaimer
Participant knowingly and freely assumes all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and hereby knowingly assumes the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.
