Throwing candy or items from the parade route will not be allowed. This will be strictly enforced. Parade Rules & Waiver Contact Person First Name *Contact Person Last Name *Contact Person Email Address *Contact Person Phone Number *Contact Person Street Address *Contact Person City *Contact Person State *Contact Person Zip Code *Business/Organization You Are Representing *Description & Definition of FloatsA float is described as a “low, flat decorated vehicle and/or trailer entered in a parade for transporting an exhibit which conveys a message or a group”. Floats may be towed by tractors, cars or pick-up trucks. Tractor-trailer rigs (combos) will not be allowed in the parade. All drivers must submit an insurance anddriver’s license verification form prior to participation in the parade.Entries other than a float, such as a truck or automobile, are permitted if applications are filed with the Fair Parade Chairman, but will not be judged for prizes. Company logos may appear on these vehicles only as sponsors of entry. Entries exclusively for advertising purposes will not be allowed.Please check all that apply. *All floats participating in the Fair theme competition will be judged for prizes. Float attendants are permitted but are not necessary. Indicate: “Themed” on application to be considered for judgement.FloatVehicleBandThemed (for judging)Number of expected participants *Describe Entry Activity Being Presented *Example: Dance routine, band, cheerleading. If entry will be a float or a vehicle only, you can put N/AGive a brief description of your group or organization. *Parade RulesBY CHECKING THIS BOX AND SUBMITTING THIS FORM, YOU CONSENT THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE RULES OUTLINED BELOW AND WILL ABIDE BY THEM. Open to exhibitors from Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Jenkins, Screven and Tattnall counties ONLY. Applications must be filed with the Parade Chairman to enter the parade. Applications must be submitted online. Applications for all entries must be received by NOON, Wednesday, October 14, 2026. While every reasonable precaution will be taken for safeguarding participants entered in the parade, the owner assumes all responsibility for any accident, loss or damage that may occur. The Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Parade is a family-oriented event. All costumes and performances will be designed as such. Any lewd or suggestive dance movements will not be tolerated, and the group will be asked to leave the parade route immediately. Offending group members will be banned from future parades until he/she has been reinstated by a majority vote of the Fair committee. Judges will be appointed by the Parade Committee and certified by the Fair Committee. All participants must have their line-up number posted to their group both front and back in 6” numbers, preferably on the passengers side. These numbers may be in white shoe polish on the front and back windshield. Your position, and line-up number will be assigned, and sent to you via email. This will be late in the week before the event, after the application deadline has passed. There will be NO animals permitted in our parade. Floats must be in their designated parade position no later than 4:15pm, Monday, October 19, 2026. All other entries must be in place by 4:30 pm. Winners in the float competition will be notified after the parade by email. Any group participating that has small children must have a vehicle directly behind their group to allow the children to ride when they get tired. You may allow part of the children to ride while others are walking. If your group of small children will not be able to walk the full-length parade route to College Plaza you may contact Greg Ponder at parade@kiwanisogeecheefair.comfor optional departure locations and make proper arrangements for pick up by the responsible adults. For health and safety purposes the following must be observed: No more than eight (8) persons on an entry other than a float, including the driver. Absolutely no throwing of candy or other material from any vehicle in the parade. It is permissible to hand candy and material directly to those at the curb line. If your group is performing in the parade and you need to stop several times during the parade to perform, be sure that your performance does not cause a backup of the units following you or leave a large space in the parade procession. Stops of 15 seconds or longer are an excessive delay of the parade progress. Please keep our Parade moving—without GAPS. Parade WaiverI, the undersigned participant (or parent/guardian if under 18), acknowledge and agree to the following: *Voluntary Participation I am voluntarily participating in the parade and understand that such participation involves certain risks, including but not limited to, slips, trips, falls, weather-related hazards, and interaction with vehicles, animals, or large crowds. Assumption of Risk I knowingly and freely assume all risks, both known and unknown, associated with my participation, and I accept full responsibility for my involvement. Release of Liability I hereby release, waive, and discharge the event organizers, sponsors, volunteers, and affiliated entities from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of any injury, loss, or damage I may sustain, or which may be caused by me through action, inaction, negligence, willful misconduct, or disregard of rules, regulations or laws, while participating. Medical Treatment I consent to receive medical treatment deemed necessary in the event of injury, accident, or illness during the parade and agree to be responsible for any associated costs. Media Release I grant permission for photographs, videos, or other media of my participation to be used for promotional purposes without compensation. Compliance with Rules I agree to follow all parade rules, safety instructions, and directions from event staff. Failure to comply may result in removal, bar from future participation, or other disciplinary actions.Safety Alert: NO Throwing of Candy from Parade Floats *Throwing candy or any other small items from a parade float or vehicle into the crowd is a documented safety issue and is strictly prohibited and will be enforced. Any violation of this policy will likely result in the float being immediately removed from the parade route. It is imperative that the person completing the parade application clearly communicate this policy to all participants on the parade float. Candy or other small items can only be handed out by parade participants who are walking along the sides of the parade route.Driver First Name *Driver Last Name *Drivers License State *Drivers License Number *Driver's Street Address *Apartment, suite, etcCity *State/Province *ZIP / Postal Code *Driver's Email Address *Driver's Phone Number *Emergency Contact First Name *Emergency Contact Last Name *Emergency Contact Phone Number *Submit Form
