Applications are considered complete when this form is filled out, payment is received, and a copy of the drivers license for all drivers is received. An adult from each entry must be present at the mandatory city parade meeting on December 6th.

Mail to PO Box 804, Waterford CA. 95386

ANTIQUE VEHICLES:  Must be decorated with lights on all sides; 300 lights minimum for cars; 1,500 for large wagons/tractors/antique fire trucks

2. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ILLUMINATED. The more lights you have, the better your entry will look. Each entry should try to meet the minimum light requirements which are attached; vehicles pulling floats must have lights on all sides. 

3. Entries may not exceed 50 feet in length or 5 motorized vehicles. Your entry measurements and set-up specifics must be included on your entry application. Multiple entries will need to be purchased if your entry includes more than 5 motorized vehicles. If your entry the day of the parade does not match your application, you will be asked to comply with registered total length or forfeit entry. 

4. All entries are required to have a positive theme and be non-controversial. Entries may be historical, humorous, or modern in design, as long as they are in good taste and appropriate for children. 

5. This is a forward motion parade. No stopping is permitted unless directed to do so by parade officials. Entries may not stop to perform. 

6. Loud music and identification of entry is highly encouraged. Entries may use sound amplification for musical purposes, but not for addressing the audience—no speeches/campaigning please. 

7. For the safety of our spectators and participants, and to maintain the forward motion of the parade, no candy or objects of any kind may be distributed or thrown to the parade spectators from any parade unit or walking group. 

8. All gasoline-fueled generators must be quiet & exhausted 12" outside of any contained areas; each entry is required to carry a fully charged fire extinguisher. 

9. Maximum height of entry is 14 feet. There are street sections in the downtown area that are narrow; please consider this when designing your float. 

10. Entries must arrive at the staging location at the time specified by the City of Waterford. 

11. It is the responsibility of each entry participant to keep your staging area clean of any trash. 

12. NO alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the staging area or on any entry. 

13. Replicas of Santa/Mrs. Claus or persons dressed as Santa/Mrs. Claus will NOT BE ALLOWED in the parade. The only entry that is allowed to have a live Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be the “Official Santa Float”. Santa and Elf hats are allowed and encouraged! 

14. All walkers must have a minimum of one strand of battery-operated lights on front and back for safety and visibility, including band members. If children walk, there must be 1 adult for every 10 children to walk with the group. 

15. The parade will proceed in lightly rainy weather, so be prepared. Check the City’s and Love Waterford's website and Facebook account for last minute change details. (cityofwaterford.org) (lovewaterford.org)(@cityofwaterford) (@lovewaterfordca). 

16. All float drivers must have a passenger as well as spotters stationed at each side of the floats and trailers being pulled. Each driver/passenger/spotter is responsible for ensuring the safety of the float/trailer participants and must be at least 18 years of age and physically able to maintain the pace of the full parade route. Each spotter must wear a safety vest and remain alongside the vehicles. 

17. The spotters are the only walkers allowed to accompany floats. No other pedestrians are allowed in the parade unless they are registered as part as a walking group or marching band. No pedestrians may accompany vehicle entries.

18. All motorcyclists MUST wear helmets.—Don’t risk injury or fines! 

19. Once the parade has begun, NO ONE is allowed to get off the float/trailer until they have reached the unloading zone. If it’s an emergency, please notify a spotter who can notify a parade official. You will then be safely led away from the parade.  

21. All parade participants are expected to know and abide by all parade rules. Please provide a copy of the rules and maps to all participants in your entry. The person who signs below on the Rules and Regulations form is responsible for this. The signed application will be available to any person in your group who states they did not have access to the rules.

By submitting an application to the City of Waterford/Love Waterford, the applicant participating in the parade hereby irrevocably agrees and consents that his/ her photograph, video digital or audio recordings, dealt in and copyrighted by the City of Waterford or its successors and assigns, and by any other for advertising.

 I have read and understand all parade rules and agree to be responsible for the above mentioned entry and participants and their compliance of all rules. I understand that participation in a parade on city streets may be dangerous and cause bodily injury and property damage. I understand that the City of Waterford and Love Waterford does not have any insurance coverage for myself and/or those participating in the parade. In exchange for the right to participate in the Waterford Christmas Parade, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless and release the City of Waterford and Love Waterford, their officers, employees, and insurers from any and all liability of any injury suffered while participating in this event and will assume all risk for any injuries.