2021 HOLIDAY PARADE APPLICATION
On Saturday, November 20, 2021 the City of Harrisburg will proudly present the annual Holiday Parade in Downtown Harrisburg, PA. The parade will feature musical acts, floats, parade balloons, an awards ceremony and more.

PARADE SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20
8am - Staging begins
9:30am - All parade entrants must be in place and ready
10am - Parade begins

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29.
Applications must be submitted by October 29 for best consideration on acceptance. Acceptance will be awarded on a rolling basis as space permits, so we encourage you to apply early for best consideration as space is limited. Preference will be given to groups that demonstrate the holiday/parade theme.

PARADE THEME:
The theme for this year’s parade is “Merry and Bright.” All organizations, except those performing, are given the opportunity to enter the “Best in Theme” contest within this application. The entries will be judged based on their presentation of the parade theme, originality, construction and overall appearance. The winning entry will be announced on social media and will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. NO SANTA’S WILL BE PERMITTED with parade entries as we will have one participating already.

AWARDS:
High School Marching Bands
 - 1st place - $500 & trophy, 2nd place - $300 & trophy, 3rd place - $200 & trophy

Dance, Step & Drill Team Units
 - Free Entry | 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies

Best in Theme
 - $100 Amazon gift card

PERFORMANCE AREAS:
There will be two designated areas for marching bands, dance, step and drill team units to perform at.
The performances can not exceed one minute in duration to ensure the parade keeps flowing and there are no large gaps in the parade route. The designated areas are in front of the judges table beside the intersection of Market and Second Streets and at the intersection of State and Second Streets.

INCLEMENT WEATHER & RAIN DATE:
If there is inclement weather, the parade will be rescheduled for Saturday, December 4 following the
same timeline above. Participants will be notified by email by 5pm Wednesday, November 17 if the
parade is being rescheduled.
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Organization Name *
Primary Contact Person *
Cell Phone *
Email *
City *
Category *
Name of organization as you want it to be announced at the event & listed in the program guide *
Description of organization as you want it to be announced at the event & listed in the program guide (100 words or less) *
List any individuals and their position titles that should be announced at the event & listed in the program guide.
THEME & ENTRY INFORMATION
The theme for this year’s parade is “Merry & Bright.” All organizations are given the opportunity to enter the
“Best in Theme” contest within this application. The entries will be judged based on their presentation of the parade theme, originality, construction and overall appearance. The winning entry will be announced on social media and will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. NO SANTA’S WILL BE PERMITTED with parade entries as we will have one participating already.
Description of parade entry *
How will your parade entry exemplify the "Merry & Bright" parade theme or a winter/holiday theme? *
Would you like to enter the "Best in Theme" prize contest? *
Will you hand out any candy or giveaway items to attendees? If so, please describe. *
Will your group perform? Please note there are 2 designated performances areas and you have up to 1 minute at each to perform. *
Will you have music or any other sound/special effects accompanying your parade entry? *
If you will have music, what type of sound system and/or special effects will you be using? Please note that electricity is not available.
Will you have any vehicles as part of your entry? If so, please list the quantity and type. *
Estimated Parade Entry Dimensions - Length x Width x Height (this will help us address any concerns with navigating the parade route) *
Estimated number of participants and the roles they will serve in the parade *
Description of participant costuming, if applicable
How many vehicles and what type of vehicles (bus, flatbed trailer, car, walking, etc) will be parked in the parking lot? (this includes any vehicles that will not be on display as part of your parade entry) *
Is there anything unique about your entry? If yes, please describe.
WAIVER
Your organization, if selected, agrees to participate in the 2021 Holiday Parade, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on
Saturday, November 20, 2021.

In consideration for being accepted as a participant, we irrevocably grant the City of Harrisburg the exclusive
right to use in any media our name, likeness, photos or reproduction of our performance for any purpose
including promotion, advertising or otherwise. With these rights, we hereby release the City of Harrisburg and
its officials, employees, sponsors, and its agents from any claim, liabilities and/or damages that may now or in the
future arise by reason of such use. Further, we acknowledge that we are aware of the risks associated with
participation in this Parade and, therefore, on our behalf and that of our heirs, do hereby release the City of
Harrisburg and its officials, employees, sponsors, and its agents for any and all claims, liabilities and/or damages
on account of any personal injury or property damage which may occur from any cause before, during or after
the Parade.

By signing and submitting this Application Form and Wavier, you are acknowledging that you have read and fully
understand all rules and regulations of the City of Harrisburg Holiday Parade.
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