Griz Days PARADE

 

Friday, March 5th , 2010

Theme: Olympics

 

General Information for all Groups/Organizations/Businesses:

 

All groups/organizations/businesses participating in the parade must forward an application to the Griz Days Committee no later than February 26, 2010.

Parade entrants must be lined up by 6:00 p.m. to be eligible for judging.

Participants must line up behind the 901Fernie on 3rd Ave and 10th Street

Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. sharp.

 

SAFETY STANDARDS:

1.      Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.

2.      Parade coordinator reserves the right to reject any impaired individuals.

3.      For safety reasons, absolutely no candy or other objects to be thrown from any moving vehicle. The only candy or promotional items that may be handed out, must be done so person-to-person by a walking participant along the parade route. 

4.      The use of fire, gas or propane devices is not permitted.

5.      All parade vehicle drivers must have a valid driver’s license.

6.      It is the responsibility of the float sponsor to provide adequate safety measures to secure the individuals riding on their float.

7.      Adults must supervise children on parade floats.

8.      Participants must not get on or off moving floats or vehicles.

9.      Vehicles must not stop in the middle of the parade route, or in any way hinder the forward procession of the parade.

10. Participants are responsible for the observation of safety standards.

 

      VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE PARADE.

 

 

Griz Days Parade Registration Form 2010

Thank you for participating in this year’s Griz Days Parade, Friday March 5, 2010

There is no entry fee to participate in the parade. All parade participants must register.

 

Organization/Business:  ______________________________________________

(please print)

Contact Name:  _____________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________  Postal Code: ___________________

Phone:  __________________________________

 

Please check appropriate category:

□ Float/vehicle

□ Walking group (no float)

□ Horses/Dogs

□ Corporate/Business

□ Municipal

□ Other (specify): __________________

 

 

AWARDS:

The Top 3 best floats will be awarded 1st,2nd, 3rd place based on the following criteria: creativity/originality, adherence to the theme – ‘Olympics’ and overall effect.

The Grand Prize for 1st Place: $500.

 

RESPONSIBILITY RELEASE AGREEMENT

I/We the undersigned, hereby agree and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Fernie, The Fernie Chamber of Commerce, their elective and appointive council, boards and representatives, from any liability for damage or claims for damage for property and/or personal injury, including death, which may arise from or be in any way connected with my participation in the Griz Days Parade.

I/We have read the above, understand, and agree to the concerns, terms, and conditions.  The Parade coordinator reserves the right to limit entries or reject inappropriate entries.

 

Name: _____________________________________________________  (please print)

 

 

Signature: ____________________________________    Date: _____________________

 

 

Please return this form by February 26, 2010:

Griz Days Committee c/o Fernie Chamber of Commerce

Mail or Drop Off: 102 Hwy 3, Fernie, BC   V0B 1M5

Fax: 250-423-3811  Email: office@ferniechamber.com