Parade Application Form

All entry forms must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on May 21st!

Entry Name * (Business, Organization, Individual)

Contact Person *

Email *

Year Applying For *

Phone *

Alternate #

Mailing Address

Address *

City *

Province *

Postal Code *

Entry Description - Type of Entry (float, decorated vehicle, people, animals) *

Will you play music? *

Yes
No
If Yes: Type of Music (band, stereo, etc.)

Height (max: 13.5 ft / 4.11m)

Width (max: 8.5 ft / 2.59m)

Type of Towing Units

Total Number of Units

Total Number of Walkers/Marchers

Do you wish to be JUDGED? Yes No

Category (check one)

GENERAL LIABILITY & PROPERTY INSURANCE INFORMATION

(Please note that insurance information is required to confirm entry in the parade.)

Insurance Company Name *

Policy # *

Expiry Date *

Amount Due

There is no fee for the 2024 Parade.

Due

GST (5%)

Total Due

Additional Requirements, Requests or Comments

I have read and understand the Parade Rules and Regulations. On behalf of the firm/organization above and all participants in the entry, I the undersigned, agree that neither the Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo & Exhibition Association, the Parade Committee, the City of Leduc, Crombie REIT, Crombie Property Holdings Limited, Crombie Limited Partnership nor any agent, employee or volunteer of either assumes any responsibility for any personal injury or property damage suffered in connection with the parade howsoever caused including negligence and excepting only willful misconduct and agree to release and hold harmless such parties from any claims for such injury or damage.

Leduc Black Gold Days Parade Rules & Regulations

These regulations are designed for the safety and enjoyment of both participants and spectators. All participants must comply with these regulations.

Please retain these rules for the float operator or other person responsible for your entry who is attending parade.

HOW TO ENTER

To ensure proper space allotment, the entry application form (pages 1 & 2) must be completed, signed and returned to the Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo & Exhibition Association by 4:30 p.m. May 21. Please submit by the date noted to allow time for review of entry and confirmation of acceptance.

PARADE ROUTE

Parade Route:
It will start on Black Gold Drive, south of the Junior High School, travel west along BGD then turn north at 50 st., travelling along 50 st, then east on 52 ave. and finish on 47 st.

The parade staging area is on 48 A street, west side of the junior high school.
Parade Dispersal: 52 Ave. and 47 St.
Return Route: North or South (left) on 47 Street, Rules of the road on 47 Street.

REGISTRATION & MARSHALLING

All entries are to register at North end of the Marshalling area (48A Street and 46 Ave) starting at 8:00 am and will be directed to your respective area for line up. (Exception: Pace Cars, Leduc Fire Services, Dignitary Cars, City of Leduc Float, Leduc County Float, Horses, Horse & Wagons, Shriners, Cadets).
Only parade entries (no additional vehicles) are allowed in the marshaling area. Persons riding entries may be dropped off but cannot park in the marshaling area.
Decorating will NOT be allowed in the marshaling area.
The Parade Committee/Marshaling committee will allot parade position. The Parade Committee retains the right to remove any entry from the parade at any time. Parade entries will be marshaled so as to make sure that the flow is not counter-productive to the theme of the floats.
Entrants will be fully aware that the Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo & Exhibition Association has the authority to refuse an entrant, and the ranking Marshal will have the authority to pull the entry at parade time if the registration papers and the entry presented do not match.
If your entry consists of more than one part (i.e. two cars or trailer with walkers) you MUST arrive at the registration tables together.

THEME & EXPECTATIONS

If an entry is not in keeping with the family theme, the Leduc Black Pro Gold Rodeo & Exhibition Association and/or the Parade Marshal has the authority to remove your entry from the parade.
If the entry form and the entry presented are not in sync, the Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo & Exhibition Association and/or the Parade Marshal has the authority to remove your entry from the parade.
If you arrive and your paperwork is not on file –you MUST complete this form & provide proof of insurance before you will be allowed to enter the marshaling area.

JUDGING

Judging will start at 9:00 am. Parade starts at 10:00 am.
Entries will be judged in ONE category only. The committee reserves the right to re-assign the category in which each entry will be judged.

GIVEAWAYS

Distribution of candy, other edible treats, free event tickets or coupons may be allowed only if the following procedure is followed:
- Items cannot be thrown directly from any parade entry.
- Items must be handed out to the crowd by persons walking alongside the curb areas where the crowds gather to watch the parade.
- Distribution of literature or other written promotional material along the parade route from any parade entry is strictly prohibited. EXCEPTION: free tickets or coupons.
- If this procedure is not followed, the parade entry will be removed from the parade, and distribution of candy & literature at future parades will be reviewed by the Parade Committee.

WALKING ENTRIES

Parade entries with "walkers" are asked to disclose their intentions while walking the parade route on the entry form.
The parade route is approximately 1.6 Km long. Please ensure your walking entry can keep pace with the parade.

ANIMAL ENTRIES

All entries with animals/reptiles must stay within the confines of the parade route. They must stay 10 ft from both curbs. No mingling with the crowds. The Parade committee has the right to remove entry if the rules are not followed.
Horse entries will then merge with the Parade via the following route – North on 47th Street, West on 46th Avenue, and then South onto 48A Street. The animals will not be allowed to enter onto Black Gold Drive.
Horse entries will unload up in the Ecole Leduc Junior High School Parking Lot.

DECORATING

All vehicles must be clean and decorated to a minimum of 80% (including wrapped vehicles).
Float tow vehicles must be clean and decorated tastefully (not necessarily 80%) to compliment the rest of the entry. Any vehicle which does not meet the decoration requirements will not be permitted on the parade route.
Exceptions may be made for antique vehicles.
Verbal commercial advertising is not allowed on an entry. A company logo, slogan may be displayed. A public community event and date may be displayed.

SAFETY RULES

Protective equipment, especially helmets, must be worn for rollerblading, biking, skate boarding, motorcycles and all off-highway vehicles. Towing by any motor vehicle of any person rollerblading, biking, skate boarding, or operating a motorcycle or off-highway vehicle will not be allowed.
Adequate supervision of children and youth should be provided, prior to and during the parade. Suggested 1 adult to 8 children.
Driver must have proper vision and ventilation; the exhaust pipe must extend beyond decorations. It is MANDATORY to carry a fire extinguisher on any motorized entry. A first aid kit must also accompany any entry. Do not smoke on or near floats or motorized entries.
The blowing of horns, sirens and playing loud music will be allowed only on the parade route, but NOT in the marshalling area. Power amplified music must be kept to a reasonable level. The Parade Committee will determine acceptable noise level.
No vehicle or float shall be over 13 ½ feet in overall height to safely pass under the streetlights and no wider than 8 ½ feet before clearance lights are required.
Towing apparatus or tether should not be shorter than 3.04 meters (10 feet) and no longer than 4.57 meters (15 feet).
It is recommended that units be equipped with securely anchored handrails and/or safety lines or belts that can be quickly unhooked for people riding on the entry. No person riding on a vehicle shall extend his or her arms or legs outside of the entry.

START & FINISH

Once the parade has started, entries on the parade route must continue to completion of the parade route, unless special circumstances provide for removal of an entry.
Towing or related expenses as a result of mechanical failures or other breakdowns shall be borne by parade entrant.

FUN FACTS

The parade has been a local tradition for over 30 years; allowing entries to show off their organizations and community spirit and families to enjoy the action and fun.
There are typically over 10,000 spectators lining the parade route.