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ENTRY APPLICATION

The 40th Annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday August 6, 2023

Date: Sunday, August 6, 2023

Start Time: 10:30 am

Location: Long Beach, California

Parade Route: One Mile, westbound on Ocean Blvd, from Lindero to Alamitos

Parade Entries: Our theme is Long Beach Pride 40th Annual Celebration. We are encouraging festive-themed entries with lots of color and razzle-dazzle. We love music, singing, and chanting. Be spectacular with your entry choices. We welcome marching bands, dance teams, equestrian entries, drill teams, unicycle riders, stilt walkers, jugglers, and other novelty items. The goal is to entertain. Keep it lively, clean, and fun!! Please, no undecorated entries. Bring your best to our 40th Annual Celebration.

Please read the general parade guidelines prior to submitting your application.

The parade is limited to a two-and-a-half-hour event and the number of entries will be capped at 120. Respond early to be considered for placement in our parade.

Updated parade information will be made available on our website: www.longbeachpride.com

Entry Deadline:

The application deadline is June 16, 2023, along with full payment. Parade organizers will approve applicants. Notification of acceptance will be emailed. For applications not accepted, refunds will be mailed out by August 13, 2023.

Name of Authorized Representative*

Name of Organization*

Date Signed*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Organization Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Primary Phone*

Parade Day Phone*

Email*

Website

Alternate Contact

Yes, I would like to add an alternate contact

Alternate Contact Name

First Last

Alternate Contact Phone

ENTRY TYPE

Entry Classification*

Marching Bands, Equestrians, Clowns, Stilt Walkers, Jugglers. This category is not for businesses or programs that charge for services.
Entry Fee: FREE

Non-Profit Group
Organizations, Churches, and Clubs regardless of entry type (Motorcycles, bikes, float, car, etc.) Proof of 501(c)(3) status is required.
Entry Fee: $200.00

Local Elected Officials & City Agencies
Elected officials, city agencies, and other departments within the cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill having a 501(c)4, 501(c)6, or 527 status.
Entry Fee: $400.00

Elected Officials & City Agencies
Elected Officials, city agencies, and other departments outside the cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill having a 501(c)4, 501(c)6, or 527 status.
Entry Fee: $750.00

Local Small Businesses
Local Small Businesses within the city limits of Long Beach and Signal Hill are locally based businesses such as bars, restaurants, stores, and other business organizations without a corporate presence and/or multiple physical locations.
Entry Fee: $750.00

Commercial Entries
Commercial entries include businesses with multiple locations and/or a corporate presence and include businesses outside of the Long Beach and Signal Hill city limits. Employee Resource Groups are also included in this category.
Entry Fee $1500.00

Corporations and Franchises
Please select this option if you are a corporation or franchise that is interested in becoming a sponsor of Long Beach Pride which includes additional perks and benefits. A Corporate Sponsorship Relationship Team member will contact you via phone and/or email.

If you have any questions about the selections on this page, please email parade@longbeachpride.com prior to completing the application.

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)*

Entry Type*

You can select more than one choice.

Band

Float

Marchers / Entertainment Groups

Vehicle

Entry Definitions

BAND - Marching Bands, Drum Corps, Bag Pipes, Kazoo Band, you name it, we want it.
FLOAT - Self-propelled, towed, pushed, or pulled
MARCHERS/ENTERTAINMENT Groups - dance group, drill team, stilt walkers, jugglers, bicycles, car clubs, fire trucks, horse-drawn buggy, single individuals, other novelty acts.
VEHICLE - Decorated Autos with or without a rider, Buses, Box Trucks, Fire Trucks, Antique Autos, and the like.

Total

Non-Profit Status

Proof of 501(c)(3) status*

Max. file size: 1 GB.

A copy of your organization/ business FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION (501(c)(3) Status). *File must be saved as Business Name/501c3

Letter of Determination (Non-Profit)*

Max. file size: 1 GB.

A copy of your Letter of Determination (Non-Profit). *File must be saved as Business Name/LOD.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entry Description*

Please provide a complete description of the entry. Explain, what your entry will look like in the parade. Provide theme, music, costumes, decorations, uniforms, etc. NOTE: Description of entry will be used for the application review process by the organizers.

Length of Entry (For Staging)*

Length in feet

Number of Participants*

Maximum of 100

Float Build

Professional Built

Self Built

Float Size

Length, Width, Height

Marchers / Entertainment Unit

Drill/Dance Team

Entertainment Unit

Marchers

Other

Vehicle

Antique/Vintage

Collectors Club

Fire Truck

Other

Describe vehicles:

Any amplified or live music or sound?

Yes

No

If YES for music/sound, please describe:

Any support vehicles with this entry?

Yes

No

If YES, describe purpose of vehicle:

Need a float? Below is a list of float builders.

Floatasia Parade Float Company
Mark Van Milligan
Mvm9607@aol.com
619-735-4173

The Parade Guys
Stephanie Mufson
Steph@theparadeguys.com
510 260 6097

PARADE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please provide a brief script for the on street announcers. Include name of organization, name of unit, name of director, interesting facts, description of routine, costumes, decorations, props, etc.

Announcer Script*

Additional Comments or Requests:

ACCEPTANCE OF PARTICIPATION TERMS AND AGREEMENT

By filling out and submitting an application, groups and all their participants acknowledge and agree to abide by the following rules & regulations.

1. All entries should have a positive theme, which respects diversity, and incorporates this year’s theme: “Long Beach Pride 40th Annual Celebration”.
2. Check-in by 9:30am. All entries, unless otherwise instructed, are to enter the staging area at the corner of Redondo and Ocean and proceed to the check-in tent.
3. Long Beach Pride, the City of Long Beach, and Pageantry Parades are not responsible for any false statements or actions made by any applicant and/or participant in this event.
4. Forward motion and proper spacing must be maintained at all times while on the parade route. Stopping at any time to perform is prohibited!
5. At no time is ANYTHING allowed to be thrown, either in the formation area or while on the parade route. City regulations strictly prohibit handing out leaflets, pamphlets, or flyers during the parade. Units caught breaking these rules are subject to a citation from the Long Beach Police Department, along with being removed from the parade. If removed, entry fees will not be returned.
6. Applications, including script, entry fees, any required sketches, proof of a valid driver’s license, or insurance must be submitted prior to the deadline of JUNE 16, 2023 to be considered.
7. Acceptance is at the discretion of the parade committee. All decisions are final.
8. No one under the age of eight (8) will be allowed to march in the parade without prior approval.
9. paperwork will be sent out to approved units by June 30, 2023.
10. All equestrians, or other groups with animals, are required to provide a cleaning crew to pick up after their group, both while on the parade route and in the formation / disbanding areas.
11. All entries are encouraged to carry a banner to identify their unit.
12. The Parade Committee accepts entries based on the information submitted with the application. Once accepted, changes to any unit are prohibited without written approval from the parade committee.
13. All decorations must be Fire Proof / Fire Retardant.
14. City of Long Beach noise abatement laws forbid any unit to test equipment or play music prior to 8:30 am.
15. Insurance is required for all floats, vehicles, and equestrian units.
16. All entries are required to be less than 23 feet high, 25 feet wide, and 70 feet in length.
17. All floats are required to have a minimum of one (1) 2A10BC or higher rated Fire extinguisher and be available for inspection by 9:00 am on the day of the parade.
18. Any motorized unit which becomes disabled while in the formation area or on the parade route will be towed at the owner’s expense.
19. Units who wish to be grouped / march together must indicate this request on each application submitted. The Parade Committee will do its best to accommodate all requests, but it is not guaranteed.
20. Any individual or group that has not submitted an application, been approved for participation by the parade committee, and paid any required fees are subject to immediate removal from the parade area.
21. Once a unit has been accepted into the parade, NO CHANGES to the makeup of the unit are allowed and NO REFUNDS will be given for any reason.
22. Due to hot pavement, it is not recommended to have dogs in the parade.  That said, all dogs must be leashed, and be current on all shots. It is also recommended that owners either have a mobile carrier or shoes/pads for their dog’s feet, as the heat of the asphalt may hurt their paws. Owners are also required to pick up after their dog immediately ( if needed ) whether in the formation area, disbanding area or on the parade route. It is also recommended that owners pack water for their dogs to drink, so as not to cause dehydration.

23. All entries are required to abide by the laws of the City of Long Beach and the State of California. Violators are subject to citation.

24. City of Long Beach ordinances, including those regarding nudity will be strictly enforced by the Long Beach Police Department.

25. The Long Beach Pride Parade is a celebration for the public and is intended as an educational and entertainment event. Long Beach Pride reserves all rights as producers. Any reproduction, broadcast, or commercial use of any portion of this event, in whole or in part, without the express written consent of Long Beach Pride is prohibited. Long Beach Pride may, at its discretion film, photograph or tape any and all portions of this event for commercial use.

26. Applicant affirms that this parade entry is not sponsored by, nor will it display or distribute logos, trademarks, identifiable slogans, products, advertising, or promotional items from any 3rd Party organization or business. The applicant also acknowledges that no one, other than the named person, business, or organization listed on the parade application may sponsor or participate in your entry without the express written consent of Long Beach Pride.

27. Police / Fire Lanes must be kept open at all times.

28. Any violation of these rules may lead to removal from the parade.

29. Long Beach Pride and/or Pageantry Parades reserves the right to remove a person(s) from any vehicle that is deemed to be overcrowded or unsafe.

30. Here are some additional tips to help ensure that your experience is enjoyable and safe:

• NO RETAIL: Except for the end of the parade route, Ocean Blvd does not have businesses from which to purchase food, beverages, or sunscreen.  You must come prepared!!!
• WATER: Bring lots of water with you – it is a hot summer day. You will be sweating. Hand-held fans are nice, and spray water bottles are cool. Wet towels for cooling are helpful.
• BREAKFAST: Eat a good breakfast before you come and bring WATER and SNACKS
• NO ALCOHOL: No alcohol is to be consumed by any participants in the parade, staging area, or while in forward motion during the parade.
• BRING SUNSCREEN: You will be on the street when the sun is at its most intense. Bring sunscreen for everyone in your entry to share. Don’t forget hats and umbrellas as options to keep your skin out of the sun.
• EMERGENCIES: Report to EMT, Fire Department, Police Officer, or Parade Volunteer if you start to show signs of the following: severe headache, mental confusion, stopped perspiration, heat cramps, or skin rashes
• HAVE FUN: This is a celebration. If we work together and follow these safety regulations, everyone should have a fabulous time. Stay calm, someone will answer your questions that morning if you have them, and please, enjoy yourselves. 
31. The applicant(s) signing this application acknowledges that they are responsible for any and all acts and/or omissions on their part, or the part of any member of their unit, which may result in injury or damage to themselves or third parties. As such, the applicant(s) agree to hold neither the City of Long Beach, Long Beach Pride, and Pageantry Parades, including any of their staff, employees, volunteers, etc., free and harmless from any and all claims. 
32. Limitation of Liability, Indemnity, and Release
    
1. Neither Long Beach Pride, Pageantry Parades, or the City of Long Beach, nor any of its officers, agents, volunteers, employees, or independent contractors shall be held liable for, and are expressly released from, any liability caused by damage, loss, harm or injury to either individual or property for any reason or cause, by a participant in this event.
2. Participation in the parade is at the sole risk of the participant, and the applicant acknowledges such, and indemnifies and holds harmless Long Beach Pride, Pageantry Parades, and any of their officers, agents, volunteers, employees, staff, or independent contractors of any liability, for any cause.
3. Parade entries hereby agree that neither Long Beach Pride, or Pageantry Parades shall be liable for any consequential, indirect, special or punitive damages of any kind, whether foreseeable, or unforeseeable, or whether based upon lost goodwill, lost profits, loss of entrance in the parade, whether arising out of breach of any expressed or implied warranty, breach of contract, negligence misrepresentation, strict liability, or otherwise, under any circumstances.
4. All displays, products, equipment, furniture and / or furnishings that are placed on either the Parade Route, Formation Area, or Disbanding Area, are at the sole risk of the participant. Long Beach Pride and Pageantry Parades will not assume any responsibility for the loss or damage of a participant’s property.
5. Parade entries shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless, Long Beach Pride, Pageantry Parades, and any of its officers, agents, volunteers, employees, staff, independent contractors, or other representatives (i.) from and against all claims arising from any acts, failures to act, or negligence of parade applicant or any of its officers, agents, volunteers, employees, or other representatives, (ii.) from and against any and all claims arising from the breach of, or default in the performance of any obligation on the exhibitor’s part to be performed under, these current conditions, and (iii.) from and against all cost, attorney’s fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred. In the defense of any such claim or action.

Accept Terms*

I have read, agree and accept all parade guidelines, hold harmless and general information as an authorized representative of organization.

Authorized Representative**

First Last

Date*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Questions or Concerns

Signature*

Invoice for Payment

Payment is due at the time of application using one of the payment options below.  For anyone wishing to pay by check or money order, payment is due within 7 days of the application date. 
Please reference your organization's name and entry name on the notes section of the check. 

 Mail to: Long Beach Pride
Attn: Parade
1017 Obispo Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90804.

Notification of entry acceptance will be emailed from parade@longbeachpride.com within one week after the cut-off date of June 16, 2023.

Pay Online or Mail a Check or Money Order*

Pay Online

Mail a Check or Money Order

Payable with money order or through Credit Card. For Credit Card orders there will be an additional 3.5% processing and handling fee.
If you are paying by money order follow directions listed on the application.

Checkout

Check or Money Order Directions

Mail to: Long Beach Pride
Attn: Parade
1017 Obispo Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90804

Notification of entry acceptance will be emailed from parade@longbeachpride.com within one week after the cut-off date of June 16, 2023.

Checkout

Elected Officials & City Agencies
Elected Officials, city agencies, and other departments outside the cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill having a 501(c)4, 501(c)6, or 527 status.

Checkout

Commercial Entries
Commercial entries are those that have multiple locations and/or a corporate presence. Employee Resource Groups are included in this category.

Checkout

Entertainment & Amusement
Marching Bands, Equestrians, Clowns, Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, and other Novelty entries.

Checkout

Local Elected Officials & City Agencies
Elected officials, city agencies, and other departments within the cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill having a 501(c)4, 501(c)6, or 527 status.

Checkout

Non-Profit Group
Organizations, Churches, and Clubs regardless of entry type (Motorcycles, bikes, float, car, etc.) Proof of 501(c)(3) status is required.

Checkout

Local Small Businesses
Local Small Businesses within the city limits of Long Beach and Signal Hill are locally based businesses such as bars, restaurants, stores, and other business organizations without a corporate presence and/or multiple physical locations.

Credit Card Fee*

Price: $0.00

There is a 3.5% Online Payment Fee to cover our processing fees.

Total

Includes Fees