gpatt0n Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 17th Annual Dallas Christmas Parade December 5, 2009 Here are the links to information and application for the 17th Annual Dallas Christmas Parade This is the application in printable format: parade_application_2009.pdf This is the questions and answers in printable format: Frequently_Asked_Questions_2009.pdf This is a file that includes both the application and the QnA in printable format: parade_application_and_QnA_2009.pdf The basics are this. The Parade is Saturday, December 5th, 2009. The deadline for making an application to participate in the Parade is November 18th. Here is the formal Q.n.A. for the event. Frequently Asked Questions --- Annual Invitational Christmas Parade pauldingchristmasparade@yahoo.com What is the date of the Parade? The date for the 2009 Parade is Saturday, December 5, 2009. How much does it cost to enter the parade? The price is $65 for an individual or organization, and $95 for businesses or corporation. This entry fee covers two vehicles. There is an additional $10 for every vehicle over two. For large groups with more than 10 vehicles, please contact the parade organizers for more personalized entry assistance. We are a non-profit organization. Do we still have to pay the entry fee? Yes. This is a charity event to raise funds for Paulding Christmas. Every entry pays the registration fee. What is the theme of the 2009 parade? The theme is “Finding Joy through the Spirit of Christmas”. It is imperative that each entry conform to the spirit of the event and should promote the Holiness of Christ’s birth. What is the deadline for entry? The deadline is 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. This means the official application must be in the parade officials’ hands, complete with the required entry fee and copy of proof of insurance. Who is this year’s Grand Marshal? To Be Announced. When does the parade begin? The parade begins at 2:00 PM and should be over by 4:30 PM. Where does the parade begin and what is the route? The parade staging area stretches from Dallas Elementary School, through the Board of Education building and extends to the parking lot of Paulding Bail Bond. Horses and other groups may be staged at other areas. The parade will end at the Courthouse Square, approximately 8/10 of a mile. All floats/walkers will be directed to proceed down South Johnston Street and will continue down to Seaboard Ave can meet their rides there. Horses will be directed up West Foster Avenue. When are the entries judged? All entrants who desire their floats to be judged need to be completed and ready for judging by 11 A.M. Award winners will be given ribbons by the Grand Marshal and Parade Officials beginning at 1 P.M. What are the categories for the judging? 1. Dallas Mayor’s Choice. 2. Hiram Mayor’s Choice 3. Braswell Mayor’s Choice 4. Best Religious Entry: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place 5. Best Theme Award for Individual or Organization: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place 6. Best Theme Award for Corporate Entry: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place 7. Most Outstanding Horse and Rider: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place 8. Most Outstanding Antique Vehicle (over 20 years): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place 9. Most Outstanding 4-Wheel Drive Truck. 10.Rotarian’s Choice 11.Civitan’s Choice Can we have Santa on our float? No. No group or entry except that of the Sponsors will be permitted to include Santa Claus on its float or in its theme. Is there is size limit on the floats we may enter? No. Just specify any extraordinary or oversized floats, e.g., semi trucks, 25 foot trailers, etc. How long does the parade last? Usually the parade is over by 4:30 PM. What if there is snow/rain? The parade will happen regardless of the weather. We’ve had 70 degrees with sun and we’ve had 20 degrees with snow. No matter the weather, the parade will happen. If my entry doesn’t participate, can we get a refund? No. The parade is a charity event and entry fees are considered donations to the charity. No refunds will be granted. To what charity do the event proceeds flow? All proceeds, after parade expenses, go to Paulding Christmas; a local umbrella organization that assists various groups in Paulding to deliver “a Christmas” to needy families that otherwise would have nothing during the Holiday Season. Can I get a tax deducible receipt for the entry fee? Yes. Please contact the parade organizers at 678-478-7706 and a tax deducible receipt will be mailed to you. How do I know where I am to line up and what my number will be? All entrants will receive their number in the mail the week before the parade. If the contact person doesn’t receive the information in the mail by Tuesday before the parade, please contact the parade officials at 678-478-7706. Can we sell things the day of the parade along the parade route or at a set booth? The parade officials request no one sell items on along to parade route except those already established businesses. Still, only the City of Dallas can issue a permit for a business and the parade organization cannot direct the City to issue or deny any request. What if I have other questions? Please call 678-478-7706 or Email: pauldingchristmasparade@yahoo.com Link to post Share on other sites
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