Application

2024 Small Business Parade Application

av_timer
Deadline: Sep 30, 2024 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
date_range
Date: Oct 19, 2024 12:00 pm - Oct 19, 2024 10:00 pm (EDT)
place
Orlando, Florida
attach_money
$115 - $675

About the event

Come Out With Pride, Inc. is the 501c3 non-profit, who is the host of Orlando's annual LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration. Every October, we gather around National Coming Out Day, knowing for many, Pride may be the one day of the year people can live their true authentic selves. With over 220,000 guests in 2023, we are one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the Southeast and the largest single-day event in Central Florida. In addition, Come Out With Pride is a year round non-profit organization, creating accepting and inclusive spaces for members of our LGBTQIA+ community. We aim to change hearts and minds — and make it possible for everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community including our allies to live authentically.
Come Out With Pride
Come Out With Pride
Come Out With Pride
Come Out With Pride

About the application

We invite you to submit an application for vendor/exhibition space at this year’s Come Out With Pride on Saturday, October 19, 2024. We can't wait to see you!!
 
NOTE: Sponsor packages include a vendor space in our exclusive SponsorWalk, parade entry, brand & logo visibility, plus much more! If your organization is interested in learning more, visit --> https://online.flippingbook.com/view/160112395/
 
Reach out to sponsor@comeoutwithpride.org for any questions. 
 
Pricing Schedule:
Early Bird until July 31st
Regular until Aug 31st
Last Chance until Sept 15th or until we sell out
 
Vendors will be notified by the middle of the following month as long as their application was received by the end of the previous month.
 
Please do not email requesting status updates before your submission notice date. If you have not been contacted by your appropriate notification date, please email marketplace@comeoutwithpride.org.
 
Come Out With Pride is organized, operated, and produced by Come Out With Pride, Inc. The City of Orlando has a number of guidelines, rules, and regulations that all festival participants must follow. If you have any questions, please contact our team at marketplace@comeoutwithpride.org.

Terms & Conditions

Please Note: If you submit your application through the wrong portal, your application will be considered invalid and will not be considered. Please be certain you are applying through the correct application.
 
Participant agrees to follow all policies, terms and conditions, Liability Release and Participation Agreement outlined and enumerated below and further in the application. These policies, terms and conditions may not be altered, edited, amended or otherwise changed without permission of Come Out With Pride, Inc.  
 
Failure to comply with the policies, terms and conditions grants Come Out With Pride, Inc. or its authorized agents of the right to: Immediately terminate the vendor agreement; require Vendor, upon notice of violation, to cease operations and vacate the festival premises; and forfeit any and all fees paid to Come Out With Pride, Inc. for the right and privilege of participating in the Come Out With Pride festival and parade.
 
Submission of participant application constitutes review and acceptance of the following policies, terms and conditions:  
 
Application Review: All applications are subject to review by Come Out With Pride and are generally reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If approved,  participant will be notified of preliminary approval via email. Come Out With Pride reserves the right to restrict the number of similar entries. Come Out With Pride reserves the right to approve or deny a  participant application for any reason without explanation.
 
Payment: Full payment will be due upon approval of your application. Payment must be received for you to gain official approval and be assigned a vendor space. INCORRECT payments or selection of events that do not match the payments will result in your application being rejected.
 
Permits/Licensing/Insurance: Participant is required to obtain, at Vendor’s own expense, any and all permits, licenses, and/or insurance that may be required by the City of Orlando and/or Orange County, and/or the State of Florida.
 
Parade Space: Participant may not exceed the parameters of their purchased space(s).
 
Clean Up:  Participant agrees to clean float and space at the end of the parade and remove any trash/debris or other items brought by participant or be subject to a $250 cleaning fee.
 
Attendance: Come Out With Pride, Inc. makes no representation or guarantee with regard to actual attendance numbers.  
 
Prohibited Items: Participant shall not display, offer for view or sell any illegal or contraband items. Vendor shall not display, offer for view or sell any items that are unlicensed and/or copies/interpretations of licensed or registered items. The laws of the State of Florida and local ordinances of the City of Orlando and Orange County shall apply.  
 
Prohibited Behavior: Participant  may not taunt, abuse or engage in a verbal or written altercation with any event attendee, other vendor, entertainer or other participant. Vendor may not engage in any action that may be in direct conflict with the purpose, mission, values and/or spirit of Come Out With Pride, Inc. Violators shall be subject to removal at the discretion of Come Out With Pride, Inc.

Prices

LAST CHANCE - 1 Parade WALKER $545 (+ tax and fees) Non-refundable LAST CHANCE to grab your space before we sell out and close registration. 1 Parade WALKER - an allotment of up to 50 walkers COWP does not provide vehicles, floats, decor or other materials.
LAST CHANCE - 1 Parade VEHICLE (8ft-20 ft) $649 (+ tax and fees) Non-refundable LAST CHANCE to grab your space before we sell out and close registration. 1 Parade VEHICLE (8ft-20 ft) Walkers are not included. Please add a Walker unit if you would like to have walkers along side your vehicle. COWP does not provide vehicles, floats, decor or other materials.
LAST CHANCE - 1 Parade FLOAT (+20 ft) $675 (+ tax and fees) Non-refundable LAST CHANCE to grab your space before we sell out and close registration. 1 Parade FLOAT (+20 ft) - one float including tow vehicle (20ft+). Anything measuring longer than 20 ft, including towed trailer. Walkers are not included. Please add a Walker unit if you would like to have walkers along side your float. COWP does not provide vehicles, floats, decor or other materials.
50 Additional Walkers $150 (+ tax and fees) Non-refundable This charge is to add 50 walkers to your base parade unit.
1 Golf Cart/Small Vehicle/Similar (< 8 ft) $115 (+ tax and fees) Non-refundable This cost is to add a golf cart/small vehicle (measuring less than 8 ft) to your base parade unit.
1 Additional Vehicle (8ft - 20ft) $325 (+ tax and fees) Non-refundable This cost is to add vehicle (measuring 8ft -20 ft) to your base parade unit.
1 Float/Bus/Large Vehicle (20 ft +) $375 (+ tax and fees) Non-refundable This cost is to add a float or vehicle (measuring longer than 20 ft, including towed trailer) to your base parade unit.

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • What category is your business/organization?
  • If you selected "Other" for the previous question, please specify below:
  • Is your business independently owned and operated, with fewer than 100 employees, and usually with less than $10 million in annual revenue?
  • Tell us about your company and your size. Why you would like to participate.
  • What are your plans for the parade?
  • Company / Organization Mission or Inclusion Statement
  • Does your organization/business align with us?
  • Have you particpated in Come Out With Pride before? If so, when?
  • Come Out With Pride, Inc. Liability Release
  • Participation Agreement
  • Signature Collection Acknowledgement
  • I acknowledge my group/company must purchase a base parade and/or marketplace entry before purchasing any add ons.
  • After application approval, please come back and upload your COI. Due Oct. 1st.
  • Certificate of Insurance (COI) - Due October 1st
2024  Small Business Parade Application
2024 Small Business Parade Application
2024 Come Out With Pride