Lancaster Christmas Parade Lancaster South Carolina
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City of Lancaster Christmas Parade Read all information and fill out page 3 and 4
Now is the time to begin making your plans to be part of the 2021 Lancaster Christmas Parade. The Parade will be held on Saturday, December 4 at 5 pm in the Cultural Arts District in Historic Downtown Lancaster
The parade beginning on Main Street, at Springs Street, and continuing through historic downtown, then exiting onto Williams Street
Because this is an evening parade, lighting and/or reflective materials are required, for safety andshow, on your unit. Units will be inspected during staging time. Please be aware that those unitsnot following the parade guidelines will be subject to rejection from the parade without refund
This year’s Theme is “Winter Wonderland.”Try to use this theme when decorating your unit to try to win one of the city’s trophies! TheLancaster Christmas Parade is becoming widely known for its lit parade -- from lighting the largestfloat to the smallest child, everyone comes together to make this event a bright success
Each entry will be announced at the judges’ stage on Main Street at Dunlap. Lancaster HighSchool’s Learn TV will be located at Main and Gay Street filming the parade. When completingyour application please complete the Learn TV form so that the anchor will introduce you correctly,this information is required for this year
Please call or e-mail with any questions or concerns that you may have! We look forward toseeing you on Saturday, December 4!Application deadline is November 22nd by 5 PM. Placement in the parade is based uponapplication submission and type of entry
Happy Holidays, DATES TO REMEMBER: November November 22nd 5 pm: Professional Float ChoiceJoe Timmons III and Entries due in City Hall
Events and Promotion Manager DEADLINE November 22nd by 5 PMSee Lancaster December 4th Staging begins 2 pm at LHSCity of Lancaster120 W Arch St
Lancaster, SC 29720[email protected] Parade Rules & Regulations Entries participating in this theme will be eligible for judging. It is very important to the success of the parade and the full enjoyment and safety of all participants and spectators that you know your responsibilities. Please review these guidelines with your participants
1. Parade Units: All Parade Units will be parked in Black or Orange Parking Lots at Lancaster High, people riding the floats, or dropping people off for the parade but use the Green Parking Lot. NO ONE will be dropped off at Black or Orange Parking Lots
a. STAGING begins at 2 pm on Dec. 4th and ends at 4:30 pm in the Lancaster High School Parking lots. No admittance in the staging area after 4:30 pm
b. Please do not bring a Santa. There is one Santa and he will close the parade
c. NO THROWING OF GUM, CANDY, AND/OR OTHER MATERIALS from units
d. Walkers may hand out candy
e. Alcoholic beverages are forbidden f. No smoking on or around units g. FLOATS: Floats transporting people, more than 30 inches from the ground must have side rails
Rails should measure a minimum of three feet from the floor of the unit
h. Participants are not allowed on or off of the parade unit once in motion i. All motorized units must be operated by a licensed driver with current auto insurance. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PRESENT DRIVERS LICENSE AND INSURANCE ( General Automotive Insurance) AT STEP-OFF j. Only street legal vehicles are allowed with general liability insurance shown at line up. If insurance is not present you will be asked to leave the lineup. Horses/ Horse Groups must have Equine general liability insurance coverage and proof at the parade
k. Motorcycles/Automobiles/Horses/Any parade applicants that do any of the following (but not limited to): “racing”, “figure eights,” “Wheelies,” or anything considered “stunting” or “reckless behavior” will be ticketed or banned from participating in future events with the City of Lancaster
l. Motorcycles will be idling frequently
2. All Parade Entries: a. A space of no more than 30 feet for each entries will be enforced
b. All performances must be in good taste. This is a family event, therefore routines and or expressions that are lewd, obscene are expressly prohibited and likewise actions portraying violent, abusive and/or offensive behavior are not permitted and will be grounds for removal
c. Adult 18 years or older must accompany children at all times
d. The signing applicant must have rules in their possession and be present at time of entry inspection
3. Entry Numbers/Signage a. Entry Numbers, will be provided by the City of Lancaster Parade staff and distributed during parade line-up
b. Signage: Participants are responsible for sign or placard stating the name of the entry and sponsor. Signs must be on the first vehicle on the LEFT front windshield or held by the person at the front on the LEFT
• PARADE JUDGING (Please use Theme “ Winter Wonderland ” BRIGHTEST, BEST OVERALL, USE OF THEME, MOST ORIGINAL, MOST HOLIDAY SPIRIT4. No On-Day Parade entrees
a. SAFETY IS FIRST! We also reserve the right to remove any entry or participant from the parade when the actions of that entry, or its participants, present a danger to spectators or other parade entries. Decisions of The City of Lancaster and Parade Committee are final. If any automobiles, motorcycles, horses, or Any parade applicants that do any of the following (but not limited to): “racing”, “figure eights,” “Wheelies,” or anything considered “stunting” or “reckless behavior” will be ticketed or banned from participating in future events with the City of Lancaster
The primary focus of the Lancaster Christmas Parade is to provide a safe, enjoyable and quality parade in and onthe streets of Downtown Lancaster in celebration of the holidays. If at any time, leading up to or on parade day,the weather/street conditions are deemed unsafe, the parade will be cancelled and rescheduled per LancasterCity. Please check the City of Lancaster website www.lancastercitysc.com 2021 Christmas in the City Christmas Parade Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 5 pm ~ ENTRY DEADLINE: November 22, 2021 by 5 PMOrganization___________________________________________________________________________________Contact Person _________________________________________________________________________________Address_______________________________________________________________________________________City_________________________________________________________________ State__________Zip_____________________ Phone: Primary _______________Secondary________________________________*e-mail: _______________________________________________________________________________________(Communication will be through e-mail unless otherwise noted)ENTRY TYPE: Please complete all entry information… Each form represents ONE entryTheme: “ ” No addition of vehicles the day of if you put two vehicles that is all you can have
• ___ Professional Floats: (Floats are delivered and driven by Cline Floats Co. Please call events office for available rentals and information: 803-283-2489. Rentals must be ordered by NOVEMBER 22, 2021) o With Walking Group? YES NO • ___ Self-Built Float: (1 Float) o With Walking Group? YES NO o Make/Model of vehicle pulling float __________________________________________ o Type of trailer used as the float and size ___________________________________________ o Overall length and full measurements are important for positioning in staging area • ___ Motorized Unit: (up to 2 motorized units ONLY) o Make/Model of vehicle(s) _______________________________________________________ o With Walking Group? YES NO • __ Walking Unit: No Vehicle o Type of Walking Group (stepping group, marching band, Church group) etc________________ • __ WILL Music/Sound be added? ___ yes ___ no
o If yes, in what way… singing, sound system, Please explain _____________________________ ENTRY FEE STRUCTURE: $10 Non-profits, $25 Commercial/Businesses, No-charge for Lancaster County School Organizations ONLY Return this entry form and appropriate entry fee by November 22,2021 Mail to Christmas Parade PO Box 1149, Lancaster, SC 29721 INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTI/we further agree to defend, and hold harmless the City of Lancaster, SC, The Lancaster Christmas parade committeeand its employees or agents against loss or expense, including attorney’s fees for loss or expense because of bodilyinjury, death or property damage sustained by any person or persons. It is further agreed that I/we, as participants,will provide proof of general liability and auto insurance for the parade entry naming the City as an additional insured
Participant further agrees to have received, read, understood, and will fully comply with all of the City of Lancasterparade Rules and Regulations
______________________________________ ______________________________________ Name of Organization Organization Representative_______________________________________ ____________ City Date______________________________________ ______________________________________ Participant’s Signature Participant’s Parent or Guardian Parade Number (Office Use Only)***Required*** 2021 Parade Unit Information Please complete for our hosts to use on the parade. Use additional pages if necessaryName of Organization:__________________________Organization Representative:____________________Phone Number:________________________________Email:________________________________________What does your float and/or vehicle look like :Organization Leader/President:Number of members in your organization:When your organization was founded:When your organization meets/number of hours it practices OR if business,hours of operationYour activities during the year or services you provideInformation about your unit: (How it was built, hours spent building it, specialfeatures, etc.)Any unusual stories about building the float or about your organization thatyou want to shareOther information you would like us to share on TV
City of Lancaster Christmas Parade Read all information and fill out page 3 and 4. Now is the time to begin making your plans to be part of the 2021 Lancaster Christmas Parade. The Parade …
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