DFW ELITE NEWS MLK PARADE ENTRY FORM
25TH Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade January 17th, 2011 * Parade Starts at 10:00 a.m. Sharp* Please complete form (entry deadline is January 10, 2011) and mail to: DFW Elite News, P.O. Box 397925, Dallas, Texas 75339 or Fax 214.372.2534 The parade is limited to 200 entries and space will go fast! Contact Person: __________________________________Organization Name: _________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________ City: _____________________ State: _________________ Zip: ___________________ Phone: (___) _______________ Email: _____________________________________________________________ ____________________ Choose your parade category: (Please check one) ___Float ___ Vehicle ____ Marching Unit _____Equestrian ____Clowns ____Color Guard ___Musical Group ___Drill Team ____Record Label ______ High School ______ Dance Unit/Team _______ other (Please specify) ________________________________ Please identify what will be in the parade. Include how many (even if just one): _____Float ____Flatbed Trailer ________Horse(s) _______Music (live or recorded) ______Vehicle(s) ______Walker(s) ________Other(s) Total number of people in your group: ______ Height Restrictions:
NO floats to exceed 12 feet in height due to overhead power lines.
Length Restrictions: Not to exceed 50 feet in length without additional entry fee (exceptions require pre-approval from the DFW Elite News MLK Parade Committee) Are any vehicle(s), horse(s), or large rolling equipment going to accompany or pull your entry in the parade? Please state what, how many and length of each, if applicable. How are you getting your group and equipment to the parade? Please specify the number and types of transport vehicle(s), if applicable: The PHYSICAL handout and distribution of candy by participants IS allowed and encouraged. All candy must be in original wrappers. THROWING CANDY IS NOT ALLOWED, by request of the City of Dallas and Office of Special Events. Are you handing out candy or other items during the parade? YES/ NO (Please include a copy of any printed material being distributed in the parade with your entry form). Must be approved by parade committee. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE CONSUMED PRIOR TO OR DURING YOUR PARTICIPATION IN PARADE ACTIVITIES. Indemnification Clause: I/We hereby voluntarily release DFW Elite News, City of Dallas, and the Parade Committee and all other sponsoring organizations. volunteers, individuals, the State of Texas, any and all departments, agencies, officers, or employees, and all parade committee workers from any and all liability in any way arising from injuries, losses, and damages to person and property that might be sustained or received in connection with said parade. I/We do agree with the above provisions. Waiver: I hereby grant full permission to DFW Elite News and/or agents authorized by them, to use any photographs, videotapes, recordings, or any other records of this event for any legitimate purpose. I agree to abide by the 2010 rules and regulations of the 24th Annual DFW Elite News Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. Entrants Name (Please Print) _________________________________________________________________________________ Entrants Signature_______________________________________________Date_________/__________/_________ Parking, shuttle bus and staging information will be sent out upon receipt of your entry. For More information please contact: Jordan Blair, Parade Committee (214) 372-6500, 214-507-2192 or jordanelite1@yahoo.com Call/Come By to see or talk staff at DFW Elite News for more information: (214) 372-6500 1911 E. Ledbetter Rd, Dallas TX 75216 SPONSORS
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