Holiday Parade Application | Downtown Pomona

DOWNTOWN POMONA CHRISTMAS PARADE

DECEMBER 9

Parade Start Time: 6:00 pm

IG/FB LIVE Broadcast Start Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Downtown Pomona, California

Spectators: 8,000 plus

Parade Theme: Holiday Homerun

Parade entries are required to be entertaining, creative, and exciting. We welcome bands, drill teams, dance teams, equestrians, comical groups, etc. Think out of the box!

Spectators want to be entertained and they will remember a unique, fun, entertaining entry. Please read the general parade guidelines. Respond early to be considered for placement in our parade.

For more parade information please visit downtownpomona.org/christmasparade2023

Please have credit card ready for entry application.

ENTRY APPLICATION

Completing an application does not guarantee a position in the parade. You will be notified of your entry's acceptance.

Parade Year:

2023

Organization Name

Instagram Username / Website

Alternate Contact

Address

Cell Phone

Parade Day Phone

Alternate Contact Phone

TYPE OF ENTRY

Select the type of entry that best describes your enty:

FLOAT - Self-propelled, Towed, Pushed or Pulled

DPOA INVITED GUEST - Invited Guest

VEHICLE - Antique, Single/Individual, Fire Truck, Car Club (limit 10 cars)

WALKING GROUP - Dance/Cheer Team, Entertainment/Walking Group

EQUESTRIAN - Individual Rider, Team, Pulled Wagon, Miniature

ELECTED OFFICIAL

City of Pomona Commisioner (One entry per commission)

Required: A complete description of the entry. Explain what your entry will look like in the parade. Provide theme, music, costumes, decorations, uniforms, etc. Description of the entry will be used for the application review process for the parade producers.

Description of Entry

Lenth of Entry (For Staging)

Number of Participants

Number and size of tranport vehicles (if applicable):

Does your entry have amplified music or sound?

Yes

If YES for music or sound, please describe:

Are any vehicles required to accompany this entry?

Yes

If YES, type and purpose of vehicle? Describe:

Announcer Script

EQUESTRIAN

Number of Horses

Equestrian Other

FLOAT

Float Other

Float Size

SPECIALTY UNIT TYPE

Specialty Group Other

VEHICLE

Vehicle Other

Additional comments or requests:

Your Signature

Select a date

All parade applications must be received by November 22, 2023. If you need to pay by check, please call the DPOA office at 909-469-1121 for assistance.

I am participating in the 2023 Downtown Pomona Christmas Parade (referred to as the "Event") organized by The Downtown Pomona Owners Association. In consideration of my participation in the event and with a full understanding of the associated risks, I agree to indemnify, release, defend, and hold harmless the property owner hosting the event City of Pomona and The Downtown Pomona Owners Association, along with any affiliated employees, agents, officials, and officers, from any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, or liabilities of any nature arising from or related to my participation in the Event.

I also consent to the capture of videos and photographs of me for future promotional purposes by The Downtown Pomona Owners Association, and I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation for such use. I am aware of the risk of exposure to or infection by COVID-19 in connection with my participation in this event, and I voluntarily assume this risk. Furthermore, I agree that in the event that any provision of this Liability Waiver and Release is deemed invalid or unenforceable by any court for any reason, the validity of the remaining parts, terms, or provisions shall remain fully effective and enforceable.

I have read, agree and accept all parade guidelines, hold harmless and general information as an authorized representative of organization*

Select an item ($)

Non-Profit Community Organization - $25.00

School Bands, Drill, JROTC, etc. - $60.00

For-Profit Business - $60.00

Pay By Check - Please see details below (DEADLINE FOR CHECKS 11/22/23) Processing Fee - $2.00

Entry Fees: If you need to pay by check please call our office and confirm drop off or mail in.

Make checks payable to:

Downtown Pomona Owners Association

Att: Christmas Parade Committee

119 W. Second St.
Pomona CA 91766

For any questions please contact us at

Office: 909 469 1121

E-mail: heidi@downtownpomona.org

Upon application submission you will receive a receipt of payment, this is confirmation that your application has been processed. We will follow up with further instructions a week prior to the event.