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Parade Entry Application

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Deadline: Nov 14, 2023 8:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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CANCELLED - 2023 Lilburn Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
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Date: Dec 02, 2023 3:00 pm - Dec 02, 2023 6:00 pm (EDT)
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Lilburn, Georgia
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$0 - $150

About the event

Join the City of Lilburn as we present our Christmas Parade down Main Street! Santa and all of his helpers will participate in this annual Lilburn tradition. The parade will make its way down Main Street ending in Lilburn City Park for the lighting of the big tree! We would love to celebrate Lilburn's diverse community this year with a Christmas Around the World theme. You can represent your culture with authentic dress, build a float that depicts a special tradition, or dance along in the parade to holiday music from your country. Be creative and let your imagination run wild.
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City of Lilburn
City of Lilburn
Contact Organizer
City of Lilburn
City of Lilburn
Contact Organizer

About the application

The City of Lilburn proudly presents the Annual Lilburn Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday December 2, 2023.  The parade begins at 3 pm and will travel down Main St., ending at Railroad Ave.  The route is about 1 mile and all participants are required to complete the entire route.
After the parade join us in Lilburn City Park for performances by local school, dance, and church groups, visit with Santa, take a train ride around the park, and help us countdown to the lighting of the big tree located inside Lilburn City Park.
 
PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of the City of Lilburn Christmas Parade is entertainment value and to highlight local community-members, performers, and groups.
 
PARADE STAGING INSTRUCTIONS:
Staging locations and event load in instructions will be mailed to the application contact closer to the event date.
 
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
In the event of bad weather on the day of the parade, all applicants will be notified at least 24 hours in advance.  You can check updates at www.cityoflilburn.com and the City of Lilburn Facebook page @CityOfLilburn.
 
ENTRY FEE:
  • The entry fee will be charged to your credit card on file with Eventeny once your application has been reviewed and approved.
  • You will receive an email once your application has been approved.
  • Entry fee for entries providing an entertainment value, as deemed by the City of Lilburn $35.00.
  • Entry fee for Commercial entries (not providing and entertainment value) $150.00.
  • Parade Sponsors receive one free entry.  If you would like to be a parade sponsor please contact jminnoia@cityoflilburn.com.
  • Military or Public Safety units are free
  • Lilburn Public Schools - Free (Marching bands, Drill Teams, Cheerleaders, Sports Teams, and clubs).
 
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Terms & Conditions

PARADE PARTICIPANT RULES/INFORMATION:
  • Each entry must submit a separate application.
  • All entries should provide an entertainment value (decorated float, costumed walkers, dancers, decorated cars, trailers, etc.)
  • The theme this year is Christmas Around the World.
  • All entries must be approved by the City of Lilburn and must abide by parade rules.
  • Entertainers should not stop to perform routines along the parade route.  
  • All participants may display the logo, name, and location of their organization/business. However, only entries that have paid the commercial fee may display and advertisement.
  • No entry may use Santa Clause. Santa will have his own float in the parade.
  • Please do not start tossing candy until your group is on Main Street and moving along in the parade route.  Make sure you have enough candy for the entire parade route.
  • If you are tossing candy do not toss it in the street.  Walkers should hand out candy at the side walk.
  • If your group includes participants under the age of 18, the organization representative that completes the parade application is responsible for the parade participants with their group.
  • Participants riding in vehicles or floats must provide their own vehicles and drivers.  Insurance and liability are the responsibility of the participants.
  • The maximum float size is 15" wide x 12" high x 30' long.
  • Floats should be fire retardant and have a proper fire extinguisher on board.
  • Floats should have hand holds for standing participants and/or secure seating.
  • Vans, cars, and trucks are allowed if they meet one of the following criteria: Pulling a float, Classic vehicle at least 25 years or older, unless part of an official car club entry.  carrying beauty queens or government officials, or a paid commercial entry.
  • We discourage support vehicles for walking units or marching bands.
  • All equestrian or animal entries must provide their own cleanup crew.  Animals must be kept under control at all times and are not permitted to enter the spectator area.
  • The Lilburn Police Department and Lilburn Christmas Parade organizers reserve the right to refuse any participants found to be not abiding by the parade rules or those deemed a safety concern.
  • Questions?  Please contact the City of Lilburn Event Coordinator at jminnoia@cityoflilburn.com or Event Assistant Tbrown@cityoflilburn.com.
  • Participants and attendees are strongly urged to practice all CDC guidelines pertaining to COVID-19.  www.cdc.gov
Please check event updates on the City of Lilburn website, www.cityoflilburn.com or City of Lilburn Facebook page @CityOfLilburn.
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Prices

Commercial/Business Entry No Entertainment $150 Non-refundable Any business that will be promoting/marketing in the parade but not providing a float or entertainment value.
Parade Float $35 Non-refundable
Car Club/Specialty Group $35 Non-refundable
Non Public School Group- Dance Schools, Scouts, Athletic Organizations, etc. $35 Non-refundable This category includes non profit groups, dance schools, scouts, athletic associations, homeowner associations, churches, etc.
Public School Group- Bands, Athletics, Cheerleaders, Drill team, dance team, clubs, etc. $0 Non-refundable
Public Safety or Military Group $0 Non-refundable
Approved Event Sponsors $0 Non-refundable This entry is for Event Sponsors that have already completed a sponsor form, been approved by the City of Lilburn, and made their sponsorship donation.

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • Organization/Business Name and Address:
  • Organization/Business contact for the day of the parade. Full name, Title, phone number, and email
  • Tell us about your business/organization- The parade announcer will use this information when introducing your group during the parade.
  • What type of entry do you have? (Select one below. A seperate application should be completed for each entry)
  • Describe your parade entry in detail.
  • How many years have you participated in the Lilburn Christmas Parade?
  • How many people in your group that are participating in the parade?
  • Are there any cars in your group and if so how many cars?
  • Please provide the material used to make your float, number of people riding on the float, and float dimensions
  • Please provide the name of the Director of your organizations.
  • Will outside music accompany your group? All music must be themed festive/holiday music.
  • If you have a dance/walking group with music, what device will be used to play your music? No support vehicles are allowed unless you have a decorated float.
  • If you are a car club please tell us the type of cars that will participate, how many, make/model
  • Indemnification. Parade participants shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Lilburn, its agents, employees, and public officials from and against any and all claims, damages, losses and liabilities whatsoever their nature, cause of origin, and whether or not atrributable to the negligence of parade participant, its agents, contractors or employees or to the use or occupancy of the designated area or any other portion of the City of Lilburn by parade participants, its agents, employees and invitee. I agree to abide by all parade rules listed in this application.
  • I have read and understand all requirements, terms, and rules for the Lilburn Christmas Parade.
Parade Entry Application
Parade Entry Application
CANCELLED - 2023 Lilburn Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
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