Christmas Parade Registration

HTMLREGISTRATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH

Organization *

Email Address *

Phone *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Transportation TypeCar/TruckVehicle with TrailerMotorcycleOther

Contact for Day of Parade

Name *

Phone *

Number of Participants in your group *

Floats ONLY: What is the size of your trailer?

Length

Width

Special Request or Notes:

Acknowledgment *

I (we) agree to enter the above organization in the 2024 Madison Christmas Parade and have accepted and agreed to the rules and regulations of the parade listed below.

Acknowledgment *

I, the applicant , on behalf of my organization, its agents, servants, employees, and representatives agree to fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Madison and its employees, agents, and officials with respect to and from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of actions, damages, injuries, fees, expenses, penalties, lawsuits, judgements, and orders, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, which in any way arise out of or relate to any acts of omission or commission of or attributed to us as participants and/or its agents, servants, employees, visitors, invitees, guests, and representatives, including but not limited to, those asserted as negligent, gross negligent, and/or intentional.

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Christmas Parade Rules

• Check-In: Upon arrival, please check in at the Ridgecrest parking lot to receive your entry number. Proceed directly to your assigned, numbered spot.
  • Arrival Times:
    • Floats must arrive by 7:30 AM.
    • All other entries must arrive by 8:00 AM.
    • The parade will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
• Candy and Handouts: No items may be thrown by parade participants. You may hand out candy, you cannot toss it.
• Children: Children walking in the parade must be at least 5 years old. Younger children must ride on a float, car, or truck.
• Santa Clause: The only live Santa in the parade will be on the city’s official float.
• Judging: Parade judges will be positioned secretly along the route.
• Parade Flow: To maintain a smooth parade, all entries must proceed at a slow, steady pace. Choreographed groups should limit stops to no more than 30 seconds.
• Festivity Requirement: Entries solely for advertising purposes are not allowed. All entries must be festive in nature.
• Awards: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place floats will be awarded during the closing ceremonies at the Caboose. Bands and choreographed groups will not be judged.