APPLICATION GUIDELINES

A: Please read all the rules and insurance release form listed below

B: The Parade Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any application for any reason.

C. The Parade is open to all non-profits and organizations, cheerleading and drill teams, marching bands, schools, neighborhood associations, International organizations etc.  There is a $50 application fee for each marching unit, payable to 2010 Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade,  P.O. Box 471322, Charlotte, NC 28247

D. The fee for a commercial business is $250,  payable to 2010 Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade,  P.O. Box 471322, Charlotte, NC 28247.

E. The fee for actively campaigning political candidates is $200,  payable to 2010 Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade,  P.O. Box 471322, Charlotte, NC 28247

F. Government organizations (city, county, state, federal and active U.S. military) are exempt from fees.

G.  You are not registered to march until BOTH your application and registration fee are received.

H. All paid application fees are final. There are no refunds.

I. Customized float packages, with signage and driver, are available on a limited basis.  Contact Linda Dyer-Hart for more information. 

J. The Parade begins at 11 AM, Saturday March 13, 2010.

K. The deadline to apply to march in the parade is March 1, 2010. All applications and fees must be received by that date in order to be eligible to march in the parade.   

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Mail to: 2010 Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade,  P.O. Box 471322, Charlotte, NC 28247

OR

Or, use this Online Application -- Click "Send e-mail" when completed.

Name of organization or Business
Contact Person  
Is your organization a Non-Profit?
Address  
City 
State
Zip
e-Mail
Daytime Phone
Evening Phone
Describe your Parade Entry:
Vehicle?  Float? Marching Unit
Approx. how many in your group will be in the Parade? 

**Pressing "Send e-mail" is your organization's agreement that you have read, and will abide by, all parade rules and the insurance waiver.

 

Parade Rules

  1. With the exception of military, police, fire, EMS, and distinguished guests, eligibility to participate in the Parade is limited to those units specifically approved by the Parade Committee.
  2. Organizations and units participating in the Parade are subject to restrictions of the following activities, which shall be prohibited in the line of march:
    1. Any presentation or representation either immoral or in bad taste which could bring dishonor to the Irish Race and Culture.
    2. The drinking or simulated drinking of intoxicants.
    3. Participants under the influence of intoxicants.
    4. Use of water pistols, electric shocking devices, etc.
    5. Throwing of any souvenirs (such as beads, candy), promotional, or advertising materials either from floats or by marching units.   Souvenirs may be handed out to the spectators as long as the person handing out the items is located outside of the vehicle. No flyers may be handed out.
    6. Firecrackers and any other explosives.
    7. The use of any sign, banner or any advertisement advancing any political or social cause.
  1. Organizations and units participating in the Parade are permitted to carry a single banner identifying their organization by name and place of origination.

Violators of any of the above rules will be dismissed from the Parade immediately.      

Insurance Waiver

The applicant and his organization shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Charlotte(CC),  Dyer- Hart Productions (DHP), Knights of Columbus (KC), the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee (SP), their officials and employees, from any and all loss, costs (including reasonable attorney fees and court costs), damages, expenses and liability arising from the use or occupancy or anticipated use of any uptown area. The CC, DHP, KC, SP accept no liability for any actions that may arise. Any insurance protection which may be necessary during the event is the sole responsibility of the applicant as agent for his organization.

If you have any questions about participating in the parade, or if you would like information about being a vendor at the festival, please contact Linda Dyer Hart at 803-802-1678  or via e-mail at dyerhart@hotmail.com.

For 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities or Vendor Applications (Irish arts/crafts/food),  contact Frank Hart.
Click here to see our media sponsors for 2009
SPONSORS INCLUDE:

Bath Fitters


 
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