Sherwood Robin Hood Festival
2016 Annual Parade
2016 Parade Theme
SHERWOOD ~ NOTTINGHAM: 60 YEARS OF ARCHERY
Become a part of the Annual Sherwood Robin Hood Festival by participating in our parade – a classic tradition for
over 60 years. Everyone from youth groups to local businesses is invited to participate in this community oriented
parade that weaves throughout downtown Sherwood.
The parade takes place on Saturday morning, July 16, 2016 – start time for the parade is at 10:00am SHARP.
Because of the size and popularity of the parade, you need to be “pre-registered”. Check in will be available any
time after 7am. Our Check in and registration booth will be on the street in front of Walmart’s entrance. We will
be sending you a map of “about” where you will be located in the parade route) Judging will start at 8:15AM.
Please read the attached parade rules for additional information and category descriptions. There is no
registration fee this year – however, a $10 donation is suggested. You can mail us a check, pay by “Pay Pal”, or
bring cash when you arrive on Parade morning.
Send your completed application via:
Email:
[email protected]
Snail mail:
Robin Hood Festival Parade, PO Box 496
Sherwood, OR 97140
Web site:
www.robinhoodfestival.org
For information, leave a message at: 503-625-4233
and we will return your call.
Commercial Entry _______ Private/Individual _________ Group Entry ______________
Do you wish to be entered in the Judging /Competition ? Yes_______ No _______
Name of Person or Group _______________________________________________________
Contact Person _______________________________ Cell Phone #: _____________________
Address _____________________________________ City / State / Zip __________________
Email address ________________________________________________________________
# of People in group ____________ Category (see 2nd page) ____________________________
Will entry be playing music? or other audible rhythm ?
Yes _______
No _____________
Total # of Vehicles in entry ______________________________________________________
Check whichever applies to your entry: Truck/ car with trailer ___ Walking ___ Single car___
Does your entry require / request to be next to a different entry?
Yes ______ No _______
If yes – then who ? ___________________ Phone #/name of that entry _________________
Note: please fill in the above question only if it is absolutely necessary.
In general, the entries are assigned positions according to group size, noise level, safety issues &
entertainment values for the spectators. Please write out a brief description of your entry:
___________________________________________________________________________
PARADE RULES
1. The parade starts promptly at 10:00am on Saturday, July 16, 2016.
2. Participants are asked to “check in” at the parade staging area – location to be determined and
we will let you know asap.
3. Judging will start at 8:15am. If you want to be judged, please have all your people/cars/float,
etc. ready to go by 8:15am. You must be “registered” to be judged. Please check in with the
parade staging area people as soon that morning as you’re able.
4. Trophies will be given for the best in each category (Equestrian, Floats, Marching/Walking and
Unique – with first, second and third place ribbons in each sub-category. A BEST OVERALL
Trophy will be given to the commercial float (F1) that best represents the 2016 parade theme
(which is: Sherwood ~ Nottingham – 60 Years of Archery.)
5. There are four (4) honorable mention awards will be awarded by the Robinhood Festival
Association Members.
6. An adult must accompany children under 12 years old on the parade route.
7. Riders on horses and ponies must be at least 14 years of age or be accompanied by an adult.
8. For everyone’s safety, please don’t throw any candy or objects from the floats. It’s
recommended that you assign a walker to pass out items to parade viewers. All candy must be
thrown “underhanded” along the side of the parade route (this is to prevent children from
walking into the street).
9. Please use common sense with your parade entry – as we reserve the right to review and refuse
any entry.
CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
To encourage participation, the parade categories have been kept as broad as possible. If you have any questions
about what category to enter, please call 503-625-4233 and leave a message. We will return your call. For copies
of this and any additional information please visit: www.robinhoodfestival.org.
Equestrian
Marching / Walking Units
(A “pooper-scooper – must follow and
M1. Precision
pickup after each horse or livestock entry).
M2. Walkers
E1. Mounted
E2. Horsedrawn
Motorized
01. Vehicles other than Tractors or Vintage
02. Vintage
03. Tractors
04. Any other Motorized Unit
(go carts, etc.)
Floats
F1. Commercial: Any float that is sponsored or
financed by a commercial business, judged
Unique
U1. All other groups not qualified above.
on creativity & adherence to parade theme.
F2. Civic Organization: Any float sponsored by a
non-profit or service group, including school clubs,
churches, etc.)
Thank you for wanting to be in our home town parade. We are excited to have you as a participant and
we look forward to meeting you and having fun !!!