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Martin Luther King Day Parade | Tampa. FL
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    • Volunteer
  • Gala
    • About the Gala
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    • Purchase Souvenir Book Ads Online
    • Volunteer at the Gala
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2024 Parade Application

"*" indicates required fields

1Contact
2Entry Type
3Organization Type
4Entry Requirements
5Float Safety
6Parade Rules
7Confirmation
Primary Contact Name*
Address*
Indicate Type of Entry*
Please enter a number from 5 to 100.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please include photograph or sketch of float entry

Groups of Motorcycles (up to 10) make up a unit – fee is per unit of 10. Proof of Insurance must be submitted for each operator.

All motor vehicles parade units require proof of insurance for each vehicle.
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB, Max. files: 3.
    Please enter a number from 1 to 50.
    All horse units must have a scooper unit; those horse units without a scooper will not be allowed to participate …….. No Exceptions!
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    Please write a short narrative about your entry that is suitable for media broadcast. Include your organization’s history, awards, community service and/or projects.
    Organization Type
    Do you have any special request regading your placement in line?
    Examples: proximity to related organizations, proximity to types of entries, etc.

    ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    LIABILITY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

     

    In consideration of the acceptance of your entry to the Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc. I, , an authorized representative of , do hereby state the following.

     

     

    1. For my organization, its owners, members, parade participants, successors and assigns, I do hereby release and forever discharge Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation Inc., its members, officers, agents, assigns, and parade sponsors, from any and all, causes of action, claims and demands of any type whatsoever, arising from, or related to, any damage, loss, or injury, which may be sustained by my organization as a result of participating in the Martin Luther King Day Parade.

     

    1. For my organization, its owners, members, parade participants, successors, and assigns, I do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation Inc., its members, officers, agents, and liabilities, loss, damages, and expense of any type, including attorney’s fees, which may be sustained by reason of my organization as a result of participating in the Martin Luther King Day Parade.

     

    1. This release extends to and includes all known, unknown, disclosed, undisclosed, unforeseen, unanticipated, and unsuspected injuries, damages, losses and liabilities, and the consequences thereof.

     

    1. I have been specifically authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of the organization seeking entry into the parade. My organization is aware of the terms and conditions of the Entry Requirements, Liability Release and the Hold Harmless Agreement, and agrees to be bonded by the same.

    Organization Name:

    Authorized Representative:

    Date:10/04/2023

    Acceptance*
    Please select one:
    Please sign with your mouse or finger to accept the entry requirements

    Float Safety Officer Acknowledgement Letter

    Please check each box to acknowledge that you have read and understand the following: City of Tampa/Hillsborough County Ordinance, rules consistent with all parade events in the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County; complete the bottom portion of this page.

    All floats and large specialty vehicles (40 ft long or more) require a Safety Officer.

    This page must be completed, or your application will not be accepted.

    Safety Officer (1)*

    Each parade applicant with a float or large specialty vehicle shall provide (4) four Safety Monitors, always stationed at the corners while the vehicle(s) are moving. Each Safety Monitor should be equipped with a safety vest and a coach’s whistle. The role of the Safety Monitor is to make sure the driver is aware of any emergency requiring him/her to stop immediately. Emergencies include, but are not limited to, equipment malfunctions, passengers falling from vehicle, overhead obstructions, endangered riders, and parade viewers breaching the area and coming too close to entry vehicle/floats. Safety Monitors and vehicle/unit drivers are not to consume any alcoholic beverages or hand out items to spectators along the parade route. Units that do not have the requisite numbers of Safety Monitors may be pulled from the parade lineup until Safety Monitor requirements are met.

    Safety Monitors (4)*
    Safety Officer Contact Name:*
    Safety Officer and Policies Acceptance:*
    Please select one:

    Parade Rules:

    1. All units must move forward at all times to maintain their positions; this eliminates or lessens gaps. If stops occur, move forward at walking pace until gap is eliminated. Do not run or speed to close gaps; this could cause undue stress on participants following your unit to advance.
    2. Drivers of vehicles must maintain control of their vehicles; drivers are not allowed to throw beads or other items from the driver’s position.
    3. Parade participants are not allowed to ride on the outside of moving vehicles; riding on hoods, fenders, sides or roofs of vehicles is prohibited.
    4. Units composed of live animals must be followed by a clean-up crew throughout the parade; this also includes staging area. Animals must be trained and animal unit must be insured.
    5. All units admitted to the Parade staging area must have properly signed staging passes issued by the Parade Foundation. Units arriving at the staging area without the proper passes will not be allowed into staging.
    6. Paper materials (booklets, brochures, flyers, pamphlets, etc.) are NOT allowed to be distributed along the Parade route. 
    7. Motorcycle units are welcome. Each motorcycle must be properly insured.    
    8. NO alcohol consumption by parade participants.
    9. Parade officials can remove unit(s) from parade route if rules are violated.
    Consent*
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    Marching Band*
    This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation
    5508 N. 50th St. Ste 28
    Tampa, Fl 33610
    Phone: 813-803-8060

    EEO Notice

     

    The Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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