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Frances McGahee Parade Application: Sounds of Roswell

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Deadline: Sep 26, 2023 1:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Youth Day Celebration - 2023
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Date: Oct 14, 2023 10:00 am - Oct 14, 2023 2:00 pm (EDT)
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Roswell, Georgia
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Free

About the event

Youth Day has been a long-standing tradition in Roswell that began in 1950 when a group of parents decided to sponsor a parade and a day of activities to honor the youth of the city. In 1951, Mayor Ford Rucker proclaimed the second Saturday in October as "Roswell Youth Day" and each year the tradition grows stronger within the community. Frances McGahee Parade: 10 am - 11 am Art Block: 11 am - 2 pm Touch A Truck: 11 am - 2 pm
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City of Roswell
City of Roswell
Contact Organizer
City of Roswell
City of Roswell
Contact Organizer

About the application

This year's theme is "Sounds of Roswell".
 
2023 will have a NEW route. The new parade route is as follows: Line up at Roswell Area Park, left on Woodstock Road, right on Canton Street, right on Magnolia, and left into First Baptist Church on Mimosa Blvd.
 
Parade applicants will be required to attend a pre-event meeting. This meeting will be held at Roswell City Hall and over Zoom.
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Terms & Conditions

  1. The Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade will begin at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, promptly at 10:00 a.m. All entries must be lined up by 9:00 a.m.
  2. All entries must be supervised by an adult aged 18 and older.
  3. Motorized vehicles must be driven by a Georgia-licensed driver.
  4. Any parade entry with a motorized vehicle, must be accompanied by at least two walkers. Any parade entry with a motorized vehicle and a trailer, must be accompanied by at least four walkers. 
  5. All entries must be under 15 feet in height and 12 feet in width. Traffic lights and low tree limbs could be a problem. It is the responsibility of each entry to ensure their float will safely navigate the parade route.
  6. Commercially wrapped candy is allowed to be given to parade attendees. Printed material of any kind is not allowed to be handed out along the parade route including: flyers, brochures, business cards, etc. Please remember this is a program honoring and celebrating youth in our community. The purpose of this event is NOT for advertising businesses or political candidates.
  7. Please have participants exercise extreme caution when distributing candy to avoid accidents. Candy should be tossed with an underhand motion well away from the vehicles
  8. Drones, Lawn mowers, fireworks, projectiles (other than candy), alcohol, tobacco/vaping products, and handouts are prohibited during the event. 
  9. Animals - Participants who include animals in the parade will be responsible for cleaning up behind the animals and controlling them along the parade route. There are distractions for animals along the route such as flashing lights, noise, and children.
  10. The parade route is approximately 2 miles long. Because of the time limitations (the parade must end by 11:30 a.m.), there can be no stops along the parade route. Any performance must take place while in motion.
  11. The Mayor’s Award will be presented to the best all-around entry and the Grand Marshal’s Award will be given to the entry that best displays the theme. 1st and 2nd place trophies will be awarded to each of the remaining divisions: High School (9th to 12th grades), Middle School (6th to 8th grades), Elementary School (Preschool to 5th grade), Commercial (businesses), and Civic Clubs. The division is determined by the age of the greatest percentile of youth participating in the entry except in the commercial & Civic Club Divisions.
  12. Judging criteria will include creativity, uniqueness, attractiveness, presentation of theme and compliance with the parade rules.
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Prices

Parade Line-Up Space (10ftW X 20ft L) $0 Non-refundable

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Group Name (for MC announcement)
  • Number of Participants: Youth and Adults
  • Will you have a motorized vehicle?
  • If yes, what vehicle(s)? Type NA if you will not have vehicles.
  • Will you have a float?
  • If yes, what are your float dimensions? Type NA if you will not have a float.
  • Will you be walking?
  • If yes, how many participatns will be walking? Type NA if you will have no walkers.
  • Select Junior & Elementary Divisions are determined by the greatest percentile of youth participation in the entry.
  • Youth Day Waiver: Please read and click agree: By filling out this application I/We assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation, transportation to and from the parade. I/We do give my/our permission for pictures taken of entry to be used by parade committee for publicity. I/We do hereby waive, release, absolve and agree to hold harmless, the Roswell Recreation Association, Roswell Recreation & Parks Department, the City of Roswell, and participants and volunteers, for all risk and hazards incidental to such participation, including transportation to and from parade.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Frances McGahee Parade Application: Sounds of Roswell
Frances McGahee Parade Application: Sounds of Roswell
Youth Day Celebration - 2023
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