2017 Fiesta Parade Form
Theme: “Cinco De Mayo”
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 10:00am
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1. PARADE START: Starting at the New Mexico Veterans Home at the hill on South Broadway. Lineup begins at 8am. The parade starts promptly at 10am. It is the responsibility of the driver of the float,
or the leader of the band or organization to see that their entry is in its proper place in the parade lineup. All entries will be issued a physical number on the day of the parade. In order to be judged, the entry
number must be clearly displayed on the right side of the float. All entries will be assigned a number the
day before the parade.
2. INSURANCE: Drivers and/or owners of vehicles, trailers or any type of parade entry are solely
responsible for their property and/or any damage it may cause. Parade vehicles must have proof of
liability insurance***. T. or C. Fiesta provides no insurance coverage for any parade entry.
3. ANIMALS: Any entry with animals MUST provide their own “pooper scoopers.”
4. VEHICLES: Individual theme or other desired lettering should appear on both side of vehicle. Entrants are
responsible for obtaining safe vehicles, and drivers need to exercise extreme caution along parade route.
5. SIRENS: NO SIRENS SHALL BE BLOWN FROM THE CORNER OF MAIN AND FOCH TO THE
CORNER OF MAIN AND PERSHING. Hearing impaired, elderly and small children are encouraged to line
up in this siren free corridor. There will be a sign reminding vehicles to silence sirens and horns at this location.
6. LATE ENTRIES: Any entry received after the deadline of Thursday, May 4, 2017 @5:00pm, will accrue an
additional $25 late charge in order to enter the parade. LATE ENTRANTS WILL NOT BE JUDGED and will be
placed at the END OF THE PARADE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CANDY, PAPER OR LIKE ITEMS CANNOT BE THROWN FROM THE FLOATS,
but may be handed out by a designated person walking alongside of your float or group.
Your float or parade entry will be forfeited if you violate these regulations.
PARADE JUDGING
Judging: A winner will be chosen for each of the following categories: (4 winners in float category, 3 winners
for other categories, 7 winners total.) (A sample Judge’s form is included in this packet for anyone who plans to
enter an entry in the parade. This may assist you in the development of your entry.)
Category 1 Floats. Trailer or extension of vehicle DECORATED in Fiesta theme. MOTORIZED.
A. Commercial/Retail(Private)
B. Clubs & Organizations
C. Commercial (government)
D. Youth Groups
Category 2. Non-Motorized, Horses, Buggies, Bikes, Posses
Category 3. Marching/Walking- Entries that are on foot, not motorization or animals.
Category 4. Stand Alone Vehicles- No trailers or animals. MUST BE DECORATED IN FIESTA THEME.
Please enclose the entry payment of $25 with your registration form. For more information call
(575) 740-2705 or email us - [email protected]. Please detach and mail this form with payment (Checks
Only) to T or C Fiesta, PO Box 249 Truth or Consequences, NM 87901, Forms may be picked up and
dropped off at Geronimo museum as well. Call them at 575-894-6600 or email at
[email protected]
Payment must be made by deadline date (May 4) or entry will not be judged.
2017 Fiesta Entry Judging Criteria
JUDGING WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING
CRITERIA:
WORKMANSHIP
A. Quality of work
A. Originality
B. Animation, Sound
THEME
COSTUME & CASTING
Total Possible Points
POSSIBLE POINTS
10
10
10
10
10
50
2017 Fiesta Parade Entry Form
Please check one:
1.
FLOAT 2. NON-MOTORIZED 3.
MARCHING/WALKING 4.
VEHICLES
If you checked FLOAT above, please indicate which category you wish to be judged in.
a.
Commercial / Retail (Private)
b.
Club or Organization
c.
Commercial (Government)
d.
Youth Group
Name/Business/Organization/Club
Address
Cell Phone
Contact Person
City
Home/Other Phone
State
Zip
Email
20’ 40’ 60’ 80’
(circle best one that applies)
(Over 80’ add $10 per each 10’)
Length of Float
Description of Float
Vehicle Insurance Company
Phone
Policy #
I agree to adhere to the guidelines stated. If this Agreement is violated, I will be asked to conform to T. or C
Fiesta’s satisfaction, or be removed from the event. I agree to hold harmless Fiesta Inc. of any loss or accident.
Signature
Date