Schools/Entertainers Parade Entry Application

Entries should be submitted online or by downloading a paper application and bringing it to the Rowan County Visitors Center at 204 E. Innes St. Salisbury, NC 28144.

This form is only for schools or entertainers.

Name of organization/group

Contact information

Contact Person name *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone number *

Email *

Parade Day Contact *

Parade Day Contact Cell Phone # *

Parade Day Contact email *

Does your entry include music? *

yes

Type of entry (i.e. band, antique car, float, marching group, etc.)

Give a brief description of your entry. Estimate the total length of your entry in your description (list in ft.). Remember you cannot add additional music or vehicles after your application is submitted

Number of people to participate *

Additional Comments

Signage is required *

Approximate size of sign requested

(an additional fee will be charged depending on the size of the sign; committee will contact via email to quote price)

Media Information (optional)

Please describe above any information you wish shared by local radio/television media the day of the parade (ex. Statement about your organization, community involvement, awards won, etc.)

Rules and regulations

MIssion:
The “Tis the Season Spectacular” parade is open to entries from all belief systems and welcomes a diversity of ideas that portrays the goodwill associated with the holiday season. Participants are expected to provide appropriate family entertainment without promoting special interests.

Rules and Regulations:
The “Tis the Season Spectacular” committee will not consider incomplete applications and reserves the right to make all entry determinations based on the following: reflects the intents and purposes of the Mission Statement adheres to the stated rules/regulations presents an attractive and cohesive appearance adds to the parade’s overall entertainment value promotes a family-friendly message.

1. Entry deadline is Friday, November 8, 2024 at 5:00pm. A completed entry form and signed waiver of liability must be submitted by this date. Entrants must observe all application rules and regulations and follow instructions from parade officials or be barred from the parade.
2. Only groups, organizations and units who have submitted an application, who have received approval from the Parade Committee, and who have paid the entry fee of $100 as indicated on the application will be allowed to enter the parade. No entry fee for an approved entry will be refunded. Entry fees for non-approved entries will be refunded.
3. NO RAIN DATE WILL BE SCHEDULED, therefore the parade will be held “rain or shine”.
4. Line-up will begin at 1:00 in Salisbury with staggered arrival times for entry groups; each entry will be notified prior to parade day with their arrival time. All units must be complete and parade ready prior to entering the parade marshaling area. The parade starts promptly at 3:00 in Salisbury.
5. Spacing: Spacing between entries will be no more than 50 feet. This means once the parade starts your entry should be no more than 50 feet behind the one in front of you.
6. Professional Floats are available for $850. Those desiring to sponsor one of these floats are on a first come/first serve basis. If you have questions, please contact Meredyth McDaniel: (980) 939-4557. The entry form for professional floats can be found on the parade’s website: www.tistheseasonspectacular.com.
Payment can be made online or by check mailed or brought by the Rowan County Tourism Development Authority: 204 East Innes Street. The link will be active the week of September 3rd.
7. Non-professional floats: Homemade floats are encouraged and appreciated by spectators. A general sketch or description of any nonprofessional float must be included on the entry form. Any change of the entry, after it has been approved, must re-submit the changes to the committee prior to November 8, 2024.
8. Floats must be decorated at least 75% and portray a holiday theme. No advertising other than the organization’s name will be allowed. Floats may be drawn by motorized vehicle or pulled manually.
9. Standard automobiles are allowed to transport beauty queens, elected officials. etc.
10. Antique cars/classic or custom cars: any number may enter. However, the parade committee reserves the right to limit the total number of entries due to the length of the parade. NO “For Sale” signs may be placed on these cars, and no loud speaker systems may be used without permission from the parade committee.
11. All units must have an overall holiday theme.
12 .No entrant is permitted to have Santa or Mrs. Claus, or any resemblance of, as part of your float theme, group, or organization.
13. For the safety of others, OBJECTS MAY NOT BE THROWN INTO THE CROWD. Giveaways may be distributed person to person on sidewalks.
14. Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited as is the discharge of firearms and fireworks.
15. Signage promoting political or social causes are not permitted.
16. Music: IMPORTANT: Participants using music as part of their entry must disclose that fact on the entry form or your music will not be allowed at the parade time. This information affects the line-up order.
17. A 20-30 second performance by musical entries, dance groups, and bands will be permitted on the square in Salisbury.
18. All units are subject to a safety inspection check. Any unit, which is considered unsafe, must comply with instructions given by the parade committee to render it safe.
19. Adult supervision for all children under the age of 14 is required in the staging area and during the parade. Side railings are highly encouraged on flatbed vehicles with children onboard.
20. Signage is required to identify entries. Homemade signs are permitted. If you want a professional sign, one can be provided for you for a small fee. Bands and marching units need identifying banners.
21. Live animals are permitted in the parade. Horses must be either fitted with a manure bag or the entrant must provide a pooper scooper to accompany the entry. Dogs riding on a float must be on a leash.
22. Floats must be dismantled in the designated areas posted by the parade committee. The parade will end at Stallings Baptist Church.
23. Only firetrucks representing the cities of Salisbury and Spencer are allowed in the parade. No public transportation vehicles, i.e. city buses, are allowed to enter.
24. Any accredited high school or local college, with a participating marching band, may enter multiple units at no charge.
25. Problems or questions which may occur will be resolved by the parade committee. The decision of the parade committee is final in all instances.
26. The parade will end at Stallings Memorial Baptist Church, 817 South Main St. All participants will make arrangements for the dismantling of entries and the pick-up of entrants.
Trash generated by the entry must be cleared by the entrant.

I have read and understand the rules and regulations as listed, and agree to all terms.

Agree rules and regulations *

I have read and understand the release statement and understand my responsibilities as a participant in the parade, and agree to all terms.

Agree release statement *

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