Parade Application 2022 (HTP) - The Village in Apple Valley

Applications are now being accepted for participation in the 2022 Happy Trails Parade. Clubs, schools, churches, businesses, classic cars, individuals, and more are invited to show their community spirit! The route, just over one mile long, begins at the corner of Central Road and Outer Highway 18. The parade will travel west to Pawnee Road, left onto Pawnee, and disperse at Powhatan Road.

-Judged Categories for Prize Money (5 Categories): Floats, Equestrian, Wheels, School Marching Bands, and Drill/Cheer. Cash Awards will be given as follows (Each Category): First Place $100 Second Place $50 Third Place $25 Best Overall Judges Pick $125. Special Sponsor Prizes: TBA

Parade Registration Fees: NO Charge for Non-Profits, Schools, Churches or Classic Cars

$10 Commercial Village Merchant (no charge if participating in Street Fair also)
$30 Political Dignitary
$25 Commercial entry outside of Village ($15.00 if participating in Street Fair also)

Pay Online or Make Checks Payable to: Apple Valley Village PBID

Paper Application Drop Off & Pick Up: Town of Apple Valley 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA
92307. Park & Rec Dept. Event Questions – PBID # 760-810-9856 or [email protected]

Name of Entry:

Group/Business Name:

Contact Name:

Address:

City:

Zip Code:

Telephone:

Email

Number of Persons:

Space (ft) needed for line up:

Is music a part of your entry:

Yes
No

Are you also participating in the Street Fair?*

Yes
No

Each entry MUST be classified – check the most appropriate classification

Float

PLEASE INCLUDE FLOAT APPLICATION

Yes

Judging

Yes
No

Music

Yes
No

Does the float have moving parts?

Yes
No

How many people will be riding on the float?

Do you wish to display your entry after the parade?

Yes
No

Will people have costumes?

Yes
No

Describe

Does the float produce any amplified sound?

Yes
No

Be specific, what kind?

Music
Poem
Story

Is the float Self-propelled?

Yes
No

Pulled by another vehicle?

Yes
No

Drill/Cheer

Music

Yes
No

Judging

Yes
No

Equestrian

Music

Yes
No

Judging

Yes
No

Wheels

Maximum cars per entry is 10.

Music

Yes
No

Judging

Yes
No

Type

Classic
Antique
Club

Do you want to display your entry after the Parade at the Car Show

Yes
No

Is your vehicle available to transport a VIP or political dignitary?

Yes
No

School Marching Bands - Junior & Senior High School

Music

Yes
No

Judging

Yes
No

Marching Band/ Group Military

Dressed in Uniform

Music

Yes
No

Marching Group Non-Military

Dressed in Uniform

Music

Yes
No

Officials and Queens

Maximum cars per entry is 8

Music

Yes
No

Political

(campaigns will not be accepted in the parade. Dignitary must be in office)

Music

Yes
No

Parade Script

MANDATORY Script (30-60 words) As your entry passes the reviewing stand, the announcer will read EXACTLY what you have written below. If your description is over 60 words, it will be edited for publication. If not completing the script now, you may email your script Eileen Vindiola at [email protected] In the Email Subject Line put your entry name & contact phone number. You can also submit the parade script here: https://avvillage.org/parade-script-form

Complete Parade Script now?*

Yes
No

Script*

A link to complete the parade form will be emailed to you upon submission of this form. The Parade Script must be submitted by September 25th. You can also email the script to Eileen Vindiola at [email protected] In the Email Subject Line put your entry name & contact phone number.

2022 Happy Trails Parade Float Rules & Regulations

Movement & Vehicles: Once the parade begins, there is to be NO STOPPING during the entire length of the parade route.

All float units are to have their mode of locomotion in proper working order to prevent breakdown.
In the unlikely event that a float breaks down during the parade, it MUST be pulled to the side or off the route within 5 minutes as to allow the parade to continue.
No one will get on or leave from the float once it has started down the parade route.
All float units can expect the parade to move at about 2.5 mph from start to finish.
All floats being towed must have committee authorization of the lead vehicle, which must be insured, clean and in polished or decorated condition as to integrate smoothly into the parade.

Decoration: For safety reasons, NO ITEMS (such as candy or flyers) are to be thrown or handed to spectators from any float entry, for any reason, at any time.
Judging: Place your number on the Left-Hand Side in order to give a clear view of your entry to judges and cameras. All float units are to follow the instructions given by the Parade Marshall. Rules:

All float units are to be in their assigned space in the parade staging area no later than 9:30 am.
A copy of the float rules, signed by the person in charge of the entry, must be in their possession at the time of inspection, and a copy is to be attached to the parade application.

If accepted as a parade/float participant, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations established by the Parade Committee.*

Yes

Consent*

RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE

I hereby attest that I am duly authorized representative of the below-named Individual or Organization, authorized to act on their behalf, that I have carefully read the description of the program(s) for which we are registering, and in consideration for being permitted fully understand that my participation in the Happy Trails Parade exposes myself/my organization to the risk of personal injury, death or property damage. I hereby acknowledge that I/WE are voluntarily participating in this event/class and agree to assume any such risks.

I hereby release, discharge and agree to hold harmless the Apple Valley Village Property-Owners Business Improvement District, The Town of Apple Valley, it’s officers, vendors, event manager, volunteers or staff for any injury, death or damages to or loss of personal property arising out of, or in connection with, my participation in the event/class from whatever cause, including the active or passive negligence of the Apple Valley Village Merchant Association, Town of Apple Valley it’s officers, vendors, event manager, volunteers or staff or any other participants in the activity.

In consideration for being permitted to participate in the event/class, I hereby agree, for myself, my organization, my heirs, administrators, executors and assigns, that I shall indemnify and hold harmless Apple Valley Village Property-Owners Business Improvement District, The Town of Apple Valley, it’s officers, vendors, event manager, volunteers or staff from any and all claims, demands actions or suits arising out of or in connection with my participation in the event/class.

PHOTO RELEASE:

I consent and authorize The Village Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) to copyright, use and publish any of the images in any format taken of me on this day. I understand these images may be used for a variety of purposes and may appear on The Village PBID website, newsletter or social media. I also understand that The Village PBID will use the images exclusively for PBID-related purposes and for possible commercial gain. Since anyone can download an image from the Internet or make copies from printed materials, I agree The Village PBID is not responsible for unauthorized use of the images. I am aware that I am not entitled to any compensation and that the images may appear with or without my name.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS RELEASE I/WE AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE ABOVE PERSON OR ENTITIES FREE AND HARMLESS FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, COST, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY INCUR WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY. I AM AWARE THAT IT IS A FULL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY AND SIGN IT ON MY OWN FREE WILL.

By signing below, I acknowledge I have read and understand this Liability Waiver & photo release.

I agree to the liability policy and photo release

Entry Name

Name of responsible party:

Signature*

Date

Payment

Pay with check or Pay with Credit Card?*

Credit Card
Paper Check

Make Check payable to Apple Valley Village PBID Mail or deliver to:
Town of Apple Valley 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA 92307

Product Name*

Credit Card

Card Details

Cardholder Name

Processing Fee (2.9% + $.30)

Price: $0.00

Total

$0.00

2022 Happy Trails Parade – The Village in Apple Valley

Each entry MUST be classified – check the most appropriate classification

Float

Drill/Cheer

Equestrian

Wheels

School Marching Bands - Junior & Senior High School

Marching Band/ Group Military

Marching Group Non-Military

Officials and Queens

Political

Parade Script

2022 Happy Trails Parade Float Rules & Regulations

Payment