FAX 920/686-6989 or submit onlineManitowoc, WI 54220900 Quay StreetLakeshore Holiday Parade,This information will be used for publicity purposes and during parade broadcast.Distribution of any all handouts including CANDY is strongly prohibited for safety reasons.12. What year?Required fields indicated in BLUEIn 2003, there was a near-miss accident involving children trying to retrieve candy/handouts. Therefore, based on a recommendation by the Chief of Police, distribution of handouts of any kind is strictly prohibited. The mission of the Lakeshore Holiday Parade is to present a parade that is an enjoyable holiday event for the community, providing for quality family time on the eve of Thanksgiving. The Lakeshore Holiday Parade Committee encourages participants to focus their efforts and funds on creating unique and enjoyable entries. Already have a budget for handouts? Consider donating cookies, cider, juice and candy to the Rahr-West Art Museum for the pre-parade and post-parade receptions with Santa Claus, or donate to your favorite charitable organization this Christmas. Thank you for your cooperation.I further agree and understand that all participants in the Lakeshore Holiday Parade are I hereby release, waive, and discharge the City of Manitowoc its employees, officials, officers, agents, and the Lakeshore Holiday Parade from all liability should injury, damage, or death occur as a result of my actions, or inactions, and the actions or inactions of others participating in this event with me. I have read, understand and agree to the above statements.On behalf of our organization, I agree that we will NOT distribute handouts of any kind.I agree to inform all participants of our parade entry of these above listed statements, and that we are bound by these above statements and we personally assume any and all risks and liabilities for any injury, damage, or death, whether directly or indirectly occurring as a result of our participation in the Lakeshore Holiday Parade. Strictly prohibited from handing out or distributing anything, including, but not limited to candy.I hereby agree to hold the City of Manitowoc, its employees, officials, agents and the Lakeshore Holiday Parade (LHP) harmless and to indemnify and defend the City,its employees, officials, officers, and agents and the LHP against all claims,demands,liabilities,losses,damages and expenses of any kind or nature, including reasonable attorney's fees and other costs and expenses of litigation on account of any injury, damage or death to any person or property, directly or indirectly arising from, in connection with, caused by or resulting from my participation and the participation of those directly involved with me in the Lakeshore Holiday Parade.Photo or drawing is encouraged.Be SPECIFIC.Detailed Description of Entry.All Entries are encouraged to carry or display an identification banner up front.Approximate total length:Style of musicApproximate number of members:Approximate number:What kind?Number of vehicles:Approximate number of members:You must provide waste clean-up!* please check all that apply to your unit:Phone:Email:Address:Contact Person(s):How is your group celebrating the holidays? Include any Holiday events and/or other information about your group you'd like to share with the public. All I Want for ChristmasShare information about your organization for the TV announcers use. What would you like the public to know about your entry? Please include interesting or unique information about your group or organization. How did you choose to observe the theme Parade is broadcast live on Comcast Ch. 20!The Holiday Parade is made possible through the generosity of its sponsors Thank you to year 2006 sponsors: Americollect,Associated bank, Best Western, Lakefront Hotel, Brandt Bus,Capitol Civic Centre, Cher-Make Sausage,City of Manitowoc,Comcast, Courthouse Pub, Conveyance, Inc, Tom Drill, Element American Bistro, Federal Mogul,First Chrysler, First National Bank, Fricke Printing, Heresite Protective Coatings,Kaysun Corporation, Lake Michigan Carferry, Lakes Regional Labor Council AFLCIO, Larry's Distributing,Manitowoc Engraving, Manitowoc Ice Inc., Manitowoc Pharmacies, Manitowoc Public Utilities, Manitowoc Public Library, Manitowoc Professional Police Association, Natural Ovens Bakery, Rahr-West Art Museum, ReMax Insurance, RiverWood-Maritime Credit Union, Schneider Insurance, Sheriff Department Volunteers,Ship-Builders Credit Union, The Cawley Company, Tony's Pizza, Triangle Distributing, Trinity Alliance Church, US Bank,Weyerhaeuser Company All Entries are encouraged to carry or display an identification banner up front.11. 10. Parade is broadcast live on Comcast channel 20, and rebroadcast throughout the holidays.9. Float and vehicle drivers should also attend. Pick up map, instructions, lineup & parade number IMPORTANT!!Monday November 12, 5:30 pmMandatory Participant's Orientation and Instruction meeting at Capitol Civic Center Kadow room, at City Hall, 900 Quay Street, Manitowoc. Broadcast live on Comcast channel 4.Monday December 3, 7 pmAwards presented at the Common Council meeting of theme are eligible for Best of Parade (1); Judge's Choice (5); Honorable Mention (3) awards.All I Want for ChristmasTrophies awarded in 3 categories. Entries decorated creatively with8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Santa will make a special appearance on the final float of the parade.No entry may feature Santa Claus. MAX HEIGHT 14ft.Your acceptance in the 19th Annual Lakeshore Holiday Parade will be confirmed via mail/email on or before November 2, 2007. Those entries that are not accepted will also be notifiedA detailed description of your entry must accompany the application to be reviewed by the Parade Committee. Acceptance will be based on the detailed description of your entry. This also enables the committee to line up the best possible parade. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Tina at (920) 686-6980 or email tprigge@manitowoc.org or call Mike at (920) 686-4303 or email mandrastek@mpu.org.Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will be returned and must be resubmitted by deadline to be considered for inclusion. Applications must be received on or before October 26, 2007The Parade Committee reserves the right to remove any entry not in compliance. Floats are encouraged to display the name or sponsor on the float in a non-commercial manner.This holiday parade is a family holiday event.IT IS NOT A COMMERCIAL ENDEAVOR.All entries must be of a non-commercial Christmas theme Applicants will be accepted in the following categories: a) Floats; b) Bands; c) Animals (including carriages, horse-drawn vehicles and walking units); d) vehicles (single units, including cars, trucks, buses,etc); e) walking units Several guidelines have been established to help the selection committee determine final entries. They are as follows: All I Want for ChristmasWednesday, November 21, 2007 -- 6:30 pmAll I Want for Christmas 
Official Parade Entry Application Form
MUST BE SUBMITTED BY October 26, 2007
Signed WAIVER OF LIABILITY must be included with completed entry form.
19th Annual Lakeshore Holiday Paradeby October 26, 2007Guidelines:Due to the unpredictable weather this time of year, we must limit parade to 80 units. The Lakeshore Holiday Parade has become so popular that we cannot always accommodate everyone who wishes to enter. Regardless, we encourage all entries and attempt to include as many as possible. Units must be decorated in a holiday manner and are strongly encouraged to use the theme
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Return completed form & signed WAIVER OF LIABILITY:Parade made possible thanks to these generous SponsorsTHIS INFO WILL BE USED BY BROADCAST COMMENTATORS DURING PARADE<<< MARK THIS DATE! * TYPE OF ENTRYIs there another entrant you'd like to be placed next to in the lineup?NOTE: IF NO INFORMATION IS PROVIDED, ENTRY MAY NOT BE MENTIONED NOR FEATURED DURING BROADCAST.13Sample entry description