Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter October 2019 Edition | Page 27

27 - The Sparta Ambassador - October 2019
Sparta Holiday
Toy StoriesParade
NOTE
All participants are invited to our Holiday Parade Awards Reception IMMEDIATELY following the parade at the
Official Lighting of the Park at Evans-Bosshard Park. Sponsor, volunteer, and entry awards will be presented.
Please complete the attached application today. If you choose to participate, please fill out the enclosed
application with $20 unit entry fee and return it by or before 4:30 PM, November 22.
ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $25
Please read the parade regulations carefully. Failure to comply will result in your removal from the lineup and
disqualification from participating in future parades.
In order to develop a script for our commentators, we need information on your float and your organization. For
your convenience, there is space on the back of the application form for you to tell us about your entry.
We will be creating the lineup and emailing final instructions and assignments December 3rd. If you do not
receive emailed instructions, contact Erica Culpitt at The Chamber by calling 608.269.4123
RULES & REGULATIONS
Give our spectators a great show, and keep in mind that awards will be given in several categories, including “Best
of Theme.” Remember: this year our theme is Holiday Toy Stories!
• In our efforts to make this parade fun and exciting for our spectators, we ask that all entrants are FULLY
DECORATED. Vehicles without decorations offer little tospectators and are not keeping with the spirit of
the parade.
• We encourage you to make your entry as original and engaging as possible, but please do not include a
Santa Claus. The coveted “Santa Float” is the grand finale of the parade, and this honor has been reserved
by the Sparta Holiday Lights Group.
• Music is a great addition to any entry, as are costumes.
• Activities such as singing, dancing and other performances are highly recommended.
• This year’s theme is Holiday Toy Stories and we strongly encourage you to create an entry that reflects
it. All entries must conform to generally accepted standards of good taste.
• Consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
• For safety reasons, rather than throwing candy or other items, please hand the candy to spectators.
• Participants with animals in their entries are responsible for cleaning up after them immediately. Please
be kind to the groups marching behind you.
• The parade is held rain or shine (or snow or sleet).