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Parade Registration

Dear Prospective Participant,

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On behalf of the Essex Festival Committee, I would like to invite you and/or your organization to join us in this year’s Fun Fest Parade on Saturday, July 9. It’s a great way to promote your organization, business or service group. It’s also great fun and entertainment for all.

About the Parade!

Parade Theme:

2022 has been declared "Year of the Garden" so if you choose to meet the theme, please consider your float entry to be vibrant in colour, and filled with anything and, everything, garden related.

Parade Float Challenge:

This year, we are rewarding you for participating in our parade. Our sponsor, ONYX FITNESS SOLUTIONS, will be judging all the participating floats and you could win $$$$ for your charity of choice.

Be as creative as possible and join in the fun!

Onyx

Criteria your float will be judged on:

Your float will be judged on Overall Appearance and Creativity/Originality

1st place $500 | 2nd place $250 | 3rd place $100

Overall Appearance (0-10 points awarded)

Does the float look good? Does the float adhere to the theme? Is the float constructed of quality? Is the float colourful? Does the float look safe?

Creativity/Originality (0-10 points awarded)

Is the float design, construction, and appearance something out of the ordinary? Does the float have any moveable parts, gimmicks, encompassing traits?

Lineup Start Time

9:30 am on Medora Avenue with overflow on Albert Street and Harvey Street.

Parade Start Time

10:30 am

Parade Application Deadline

The deadline to submit an application is Friday, July 1, 2022

Parade Staging and Route

The parade route will be from Medora Avenue to Fairview Avenue

Map of Interest

parade route map

Things to Know:

During the parade, walkers are welcome to hand out wrapped treats. We discourage the throwing of items as it may entice children to run out among the moving vehicles to retrieve them. This is also a perfect opportunity to hand out flyers, coupons, and promotional items to hundreds of people.

Safety is the festival's number 1 priority. Volunteers and the OPP will assist with road closures and traffic flow.

When all entries are accepted, and within 1 week of the parade date, you will be emailed further details including your entry number and assembly location.

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the Parade Coordinator, Richard at:

essexfunfest@gmail.com

Attention: Richard Tapping

Respectfully yours,

Parade Coordinators

Name of Group or Organization

Contact Person First Name

Contact Person Last Name

Phone Number

Email Address

What Charity/Non-Profit Group are you representing?

Does your float/vehicle plan on having music or produce loud sounds?

Yes

Describe your Entry (including what you will be bringing in terms of transportation/vehicles).

Information to be read by the Public Address Announcer. This is your chance to promote your business to viewers downtown. If you are not sure at this time, please type "Will update closer to event" and the Coordinators will contact you at a later date.

As a representative of the organization, I hereby acknowledge and consent that any media obtained during this event may be used by the Town of Essex, the Festival Committee and their representatives without compensation or claim of ownership at any time.

Yes

I understand that the confirmation package with the line-up location, maps and line-up number will be sent prior to the parade.

Yes

I understand that the theme of this year's Festival is "Year of the Garden". While it is not necessary to dress in theme, it is encouraged to embrace the theme and decorate or dress accordingly.

Yes

By signing here, I certify that all information is true and correct.

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