2014 LAS VEGAS VETERANS DAY PARADE REGISTRATION

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1 2014 LAS VEGAS VETERANS DAY PARADE REGISTRATION Parade Chairman William Stojack THEME: To Be Announced TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2014, 10 a.m. SHARP DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS PLEASE READ THE RULES AND REGS FIRST Fill out this application completely, print clearly in ink OR Apply and pay ONLINE at veteransparadelv.com Application Deadline is October 01, 2014 Info: Call Office..new number to be added This entrant is (check one box only): A Veterans Organization or Active Military Unit An Academic School (K-12) Band or ROTC A 501( c) 3 Health or Human Service Nonprofit; or A Service or Fraternal Organization; or an Individual A Commercial Business; or Promotional/ Advertising Agency or Organization Name of the individual, group or business making entry: Name of person we should contact if we have questions: Day Phone: Evening Phone: Cell: Fax: Address to which mail parade orders should be sent: Number and Street (and suite/unit if applicable): City: State: Zip:

2 TYPE OF ENTRY Indicate only one entry. If you are planning multiple segments, please photocopy this application and submit multiple applications, with a fee for each entry. Veterans or Military - Open Car with Dignitary Veterans - Color Guard Veterans - Military Band Veterans - Float Veterans Group - Marching Veterans Group - All Other Veterans - Historic Military Vehicle Veterans - Car or Vehicle Club Color Guard Youth ROTC Marching Group - Middle School ROTC Marching Group - High School ROTC Marching Group - Collegiate Other Walking Group - Adult Other Walking Group - Youth Equestrian Unit with Pooper Scoop Non-Veteran - Historic Military Vehicles (Limit 8) Non-Veteran Car or Vehicle Club (Limit 8) Float - Commercial Float - Other Band, Marching - Collegiate Band, Marching - High School Band, Marching - Middle School Band, Marching - All Other Band, Other - Collegiate Band, Other - High School Band, Other - Middle School Band, Other - Non School Novelty - Specialty - Commercial Novelty - Specialty - Non-profit SIZE Number of people in your unit: Approximate length of unit on the street: feet Will your parade unit have a motorized vehicle (golf cart, tractor, truck, car etc.) Vehicle or Float Dimensions: Length: Width: Height: YES NO SOUND Will your parade unit have an element of sound (music, drums, singe etc.) YES NO Will the sound be amplified? YES NO Describe the music/sound: The general volume of sound will be very soft moderate loud very loud

3 ANIMALS Will your parade unit include animals (dogs, horses etc.) YES NO Please describe the how many and what type of animals are in your unit: What is the contact information of the pooper scooper(s) responsible for cleaning up after your animals? Name(s): Phone(s): FEES AND DEADLINES Type of Organization Application received before Fee Veterans Organizations Active Duty October 1, 2014 $50 An Academic School Band or ROTC October 1, 2014 No Fee A 501 (c) 3/Service/ Fraternal/ Individual Commercial Business/ Ad Agency October 1, 2014 $50 Veterans Organizations Active Duty October 1, 2014 $100 Commercial Entries ( per vehicle ) October 1, 2014 $200 An additional late fee equal to 50% of the fee is due with applications received after October 1, 2014 In the interest of continuity of the Parade, the Parade Committee will determine the line-up (i.e. spacing of marching bands, ROTC Groups, etc.) at its sole discretion Group A - Active duty, reserve military units and authorized representatives. Group B - Congressionally recognized veteran organizations (VFW, American Legion, Purple Heart Vets, etc.) Group C - All other entrants PAYMENT DETAILS We are enclosing check number dated: made payable to LV Veterans Day Parade in the amount of $ PLEASE ATTACH A 100-WORD SCRIPT (see form below)

4 RELEASE, WAIVER, AND EXPLANATION OF NON-INSURANCE The parade committee and other entities involved in putting on the parade DO NOT have liability insurance or any other insurance coverage which covers individuals who participate in the Las Vegas Veteran s Day Parade. By signing this agreement, the undersigned agrees to release the Las Vegas Veterans Day Committee, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1753, and the City of Las Vegas, and their volunteers and agents, from any responsibility for injuries or damages of any kind which may occur during the events mentioned above and to waive any and all right the undersigned or the organization they represent may have against Las Vegas Veterans Day Committee, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1753, and the City of Las Vegas, or their legal representatives. EMERGENCY RELEASE AND WAIVER The undersigned, hereby accepts responsibility for any accident which may occur in connection with this activity, hold harmless Las Vegas Veterans Day Committee, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1753, and the City of Las Vegas and all other parties involved in the promotion and/or conducting of the above names activity. As well, I (we) understand that Las Vegas Veterans Day Committee, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1753, and the City of Las Vegas provides NO medical insurance coverage for this activity. PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE I give permission for myself and my group to be photographed while participating and/or attending the Parade. I understand that photos may be used in future publicity. RULES AND REGULATIONS I have read, understand and accept the parade rules and regulations, and will abide by those rules and regulations and the decisions of the Parade Committee and Judges, on behalf of myself, my organization, and all persons associated with my organization that will be participating in the Parade. I have also read this Parade registration application, and understand and agree to all terms and conditions contained herein, on behalf of myself, my organization, and all persons and entities associated with my organization that will be participating in the Parade. Signature: Printed Name: Title: Phone:

5 RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. No political statements whatsoever are allowed. Political office holders may display their name and office currently held. Candidates for any office may display their name only. No signage, banners or clothing of a political campaign nature are allowed. Examples: no "Re-Elect", "Vote For", etc. Violation of these rules will result in denial of participation, removal from the parade and or denial of subsequent entry in future Parades. 2. As per City of Las Vegas ordinance, parade participants may not throw or hand out anything along the parade route (candy, literature, handbills, etc.), or in any staging area under the control of the Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade. Participants WILL NOT ACCOST parade route spectators. Failure to cease such activities when advised by Parade Staff, or failure to abide by these rules may result in removal from the Parade and or denial of subsequent entry in future Parades. 3. Static performances are allowed ONLY in front of the viewing stand (4 th Street and Ogden). This will be strictly enforced to prevent stops and starts, or the caterpillar effect. 4. Insurance is a requirement to participate in the Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade. All motor vehicles must carry proof of insurance. All rules of the road must be followed. Windows, mirrors and lights must be visible on vehicles as all times. 5. Proper and legal conduct of parade participants is required. 6. Drugs and alcoholic beverages are prohibited at the Parade. Alcoholic beverages are forbidden in public areas, on any float, in any vehicle or on the person of any participant. Participants consuming alcohol prior to parade start will not be permitted in the Parade and any person consuming alcohol during the parade will be removed from the line of march. 7. No livestock unit will be accepted without a decorated clean up unit following and manned by one or more assistants. The Parade Committee reserves the right to bar from the parade any animal or rider deemed unsafe to other riders or spectators. All horses must be in the control of the rider at all times. 8. The Parade Committee will NOT accept, allow or permit into the Parade any group or organization whose primary or underlying theme carries any controversial agendas. The Parade Committee has full and final decision on the content and participants in the Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade as well as each unit s content, signage, appropriate attire, and behavior of participants. 9. The Parade Committee reserves the right to bar and/or remove from the Parade those NOT conforming to the rules and regulations AND units that misrepresent or alter their entry from the registration application that was approved by the Parade Committee. Page 1 of 2

6 10. Entries must observe all applicable rules and regulations. They must be approved by the Parade Committee before entering the line of march. The Parade Committee and the parade marshals reserve the right to remove from the parade, either prior to assembly, at assembly, or any time during the Parade, any entrant not conforming to rules and regulations or any entrant refusing to follow instructions of police or Parade Staff. 11. Entries may display a wide variety of design, but should remember that the purpose of the parade is to celebrate and honor the military. All floats must meet ALL safety requirements of the Las Vegas Veterans Day Service Parade and be inspected by Parade Staff prior to the Parade. Persons appearing on the float shall wear appropriate and suitable costume or clothing in keeping with the theme of the entry or as weather allows. Float drivers, if visible, will also be required to attire appropriately. 12. The Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade Committee reserves the right to refuse entry to any applicant group that is felt to not represent the best interests or consideration of the Veterans of Southern Nevada. 13. The decisions made by the Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade Staff are considered to be final. 14. Your signature on the registration form or payment if the registration form is filled out electronically indicates that you agree to abide with all conditions set forth in the registration application and in this documents. The Las Vegas Veterans Day Committee, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1753, and the City of Las Vegas, (including their employees, volunteers and agents), are released from any and all responsibility for loss, damage, or injury to any person or property relating in any way to participation in the Parade. Page 2 of 2

7 PARADE SCRIPT Please let us know as much as possible about your plans for your Parade entry. It will help us place you properly in the parade and give us the information we will use when we promote the Parade. You may wish to include your theme, the number of years you have been in the parade, the number of key people on your float, the name of the song you are performing and why you selected it, your organization s mission and why you participate, etc. Please include a description of how your theme relates to our theme and how your Parade entry honors Veterans. Remember, this is how your group will be identified and announced on TV and at the reviewing stand. Please remember, the announcer only has time to read 100 words, anything over will be cut off. If you need more room, please add a separate page which indicated continued entry description

8 CHECKLIST We have read, understand and agree to, the Rules and Regulations We have completed all pages of the entry form We are including a Check for the entry fee, and late fee if applicable We have enclosed our script. RETURN this form, your script, & your check made to: Veteran's Day Parade L.V. 705 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Las Vegas, NV