Iris Festival Parade

PRINTABLE APPLICATION

ENTRY INFORMATION
 Entries may be historical, humorous or modern in design, so long as they are in good taste. Those planning entries should remember that a large part of the audience will be children.
 Entrants must observe the following established parade rules, regulations and entry criteria:
 
   1.  The entry application must be filled out completely and must contain a full description of the proposed entry.
   2.  Your staging and disband assignment will be mailed or e-mailed to you before parade day.
   3.  Non-parade vehicles will not be allowed to park in the staging areas.
   4.  Parade Check-in and staging areas will be open at 7:30 a.m.
   5.  All parade participants must be in position no later than at 8:30 am to be judged or by 9:45 am for non-competitive entries. The parade will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m.
   6.  The parade will disband after River Rd & Glynbrook.  Please refer to map and instructions for picking up participants at the end of the parade.
   7.  All entries must be decorated and/or carry out the parade theme.
   8.  Candy may not be thrown from any entry under any circumstances. 
   9. Proof of liability insurance must be provided with parade application. Commercial vehicles must be properly licensed and be driven by a licensed driver.
 10.  All entries must obey police and parade personnel.
 11. Consumption of alcoholic beverages and use of any illicit drugs are prohibited on or in any entry. No of alcohol by parade participants will be allowed prior to or during the parade.
 12.  All entries must be in good taste and promote the goal of community spirit and civic pride.  No entry shall display material offensive or discriminatory to any race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or marital status.
 13.  All entries must be moving in a forward motion at all times unless directed by police or parade personnel.  Entries must stay within 50 feet of the entry directly in front of them, but no closer than 30 feet.
 14.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to furnish all necessary materials for the entry, including waste removal for all animal entries.
 15.  Political candidates are limited to one entry throughout the entire parade.
 16. All entries will be subject to approval of the Parade Committee. 
 

Divisions 
Vehicles
Antique (Non-Modified built prior to 1955)
Classic (Non-Modified built 1955 or newer)
Custom (Modified)
             
Floats/Groups                 
Mayor’s Trophy
Best Use of Theme
Iris Award
Spirit Award
Most Unique
Most Humorous
Commercial Division
Animal             
Best Mounted Group
Best Rodeo Court
Best Novelty Group
Best Rodeo Queen
 
Entries must include:
Proof of Insurance (copy of insurance card)
Brief description (25-50 words) of your entry for parade radio/TV announcers.  Details may include history, participants, and interesting facts, past Iris Parade or other parade experience.  
Please submit to Chamber office at 6075 Ulali Dr NE Ste 102 or bob@keizerchamber.com


 

 

 
                               
 

PARADE APPLICATION