Town of Woodstock
2016 Holiday Parade Application
December 2, 2016 6:30 pm
All entries must be approved by the parade committee prior to participation in the parade.
Call for confirmation or include your email address for confirmation. The guidelines for this event are attached.
Please read them and understand that new rules and regulations by local and state government have been enacted and
must be abided by for us all to enjoy this festive event.
APPLICATION DUE NOVEMBER 21, 2016.
Please return to the Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce office at 103 S. Main St., PO Box 605, Woodstock, VA 22664
or fax completed registrations to 540-459-2513.
Name of Organization/Business:___________________________________________________________
Contact Person:
___________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________State_____________________Zip Code__________
Contact Person’s Telephone Number: (Daytime)____________________(Evening)__________________
Email Address____________________________
______Float
_____Commercial
______Marching Unit/Band
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_____Non Profit
_____School
Briefly describe your entry including the number
of people that will be walking with your entry.
______Dance/Cheerleading Unit
______Antique/Classic Car
______Equestrian Unit
No. of people walking_____________________
______Police/Fire Unit
______Other (Description)_______________________________________________________________
I hereby certify that I have read the rules and regulations and agree to abide by them. I understand that the Woodstock
Chamber of Commerce and/or other associate organizations cannot be held responsible for theft, damage, or injury.
Signature_________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Name(please print)__________________________________________________________________________
There is no fee to participate.
However, as a not-for profit organization, we will gladly accept donations.
Town of Woodstock Christmas Parade
December 5, 2014
6:30 pm
Line Up Begins at 5:45 pm
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We are pleased to sponsor this family event for our community. Please be sure that your entry is in good taste
and represents our theme of Holiday Classics.
State law requires that nothing be thrown from any float or parade entry. This includes promotional materials,
candy, or any other item. Materials may be handed out – hand-to-hand by a walker with your entry.
Participants are responsible for their own litter. This includes animal droppings. Participants after you will
appreciate your efforts to “keep it clean.”
Exhibitions of speed or reckless driving, (wheelies, peeling out, etc.) are not permitted.
Open fires or flames are not permitted by order of the Fire Marshal.
Please – no Santa’s or Santa suits. In order to not confuse the children, we ask that there be only ONE SANTA.
The Chamber sponsors this float which will conclude the parade.
Participants are welcome to wear Santa hats.
An adult must be present with children on floats or walking units.
Float riders may not hang their feet over the side of the float/carrier.
All entries must be decorated
All units are required to maintain forward motion at all times. No maneuvers are allowed that slows the
movement of the parade.
No alcohol, licensed drivers only – all normal laws must be abided by and do need to be further detailed.
If you have a question, please call our office
Finally, accept our thanks for helping to entertain our community during this year’s parade.
Failure to adhere to these rules will result in omission from participating in future years.
Line up begins at 5:45 on Mill Street and in the Parking Lot of the County Government Building. Parade order is
on a first come, first march basis.
Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 605, Woodstock, VA 22664
Phone: 540-459-2542
Fax: 540-459-2513
www.shenandoahcountychamber.com
[email protected]
Application Due November 21, 2016
Event Cancelled In Case of Inclement Weather!