Griz Days PARADE

 

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Theme: Wake Up The Griz

 

We need to wake up the Griz so he will end up the skiing season with a major dump of powder. To do that, we need to make lots of noise. Your parade entry should be designed with that in mind.

 

 

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 March 1st, 2011.

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 2011

Thank you for participating in this year’s Griz Days Parade, Friday March 4, 2011

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 – ‘Wake up The Griz’ and overall effect.

Grand Prize Best Overall Entry - 1st Place: $300.

2nd Place: $150.

3rd Place: $50.

 

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 March 1st, 2011:

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