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REGISTRATION CLOSE NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The Winter Festival Parade Committee reserves the right to accept or deny any parade application and will have the final determination of placement for all participating units. Completing the application does not guarantee a position in the parade. All components of the application must be turned in at the same time, including Parade Commentary, if the whole application is not complete, it will not be considered. All applications are reviewed for quality and content, and you will be notified if you are chosen to participate in the parade.
If you have any questions: Call: 850-891-3885 | Email: jennifer.carter@talgov.com
Selection criteria will be based upon the following:
It is mandatory that the following application form be completely filled out in order for you to be considered for entry in the parade.
Business / Corporation / Misc. $150 per unit
Applies to all, but not limited to: - radio stations - television stations - restaurants - business & corporations - political candidates - daycare, preschool facilities - individuals
Non-Profit Agency / Charity $60 per unit*
Applies to all, but not limited to: - non-profit / charitable organizations - clubs - civic groups - government agencies/group *documentation required
Religious Organization $75 per unit
Applies to all, but not limited to: - churches - religious organizations - religious facilities - houses of worship
School $50 per unit*
Applies to all, but not limited to: - Public Schools - Universities - Technical Schools * No charge for marching bands
Note: Fees are broken down PER UNIT (vehicle). A "unit" is described as (1) float with tow vehicle; (1) band; (1) a vehicle, etc.
Rules and Regulations and Liability Disclaimer below are associated with having a Parade Entry at the Winter Festival with the City of Tallahassee. I have thereby duly informed all entry participants (my employees, volunteers, representatives, agents, etc.) of said Rules and Regulations, and agree that said Applicant and all participants in this entry will heed all Winter Festival Committee and City of Tallahassee PRNA rules, regulations and directives, whether written or oral, and all applicable laws and ordinances. I hereby accept that refunds will not be given for inclement weather or any unforeseen events that lead to the City of Tallahassee PRNA's cancellation of the event.
If a person with a disability requires an accommodation to participate or if special seating arrangements are needed, requests must be made to the event coordinator seventy-two (72) hours prior to the event.
The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs Department reserves the right to photograph/videotape facilities, activities, and program participants for potential future use without compensation.
The City of Tallahassee Winter Festival does not provide liability insurance for the protection of participants, spectators, merchants, or others who participate in Winter Festival activities.
In consideration of being permitted to participate in such activity, the participant does hereby release and forever discharge the City of Tallahassee, its officers, officials, employees and agents, jointly and severally from any and all actions, cause of action, claims and demands for, upon or by reason of any damage, loss or injury, which hereafter may be sustained by participants, merchants, spectators, or others in consequence of participating in the City of Tallahassee Winter Festival activities. This waiver and release expressly include any action, cause of action, claim or demand based upon any act, omission, or negligence by the City of Tallahassee its officers, officials, employees or agents.
This release extends and applies to, and covers and includes all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated, and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability and the consequences thereof, as well as those now disclosed and known to exist. The provisions of any state, federal, local, or territorial law or statute providing in substance that releases shall not extend to claims, demands injuries, or damages which are unknown or unsuspected to the person executing such release at the time of such executive, are hereby expressly waived.
I hereby agree on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to indemnify the City of Tallahassee, its officers, officials, employees and agents and all members and officials of the Winter Festival Committee, jointly and severally, and to hold the same harmless from and against any and all attorney fees, which may at any time be incurred by them or claimed against them by reason of my participation in the Winter Festival. This holds harmless and indemnity provision expressly includes any action, cause of action, claim or demand based upon any omission or negligence by the City of Tallahassee, its officers, officials, employees, or agents.