Parade Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Start Time: 1:45 p.m. in Spencer
2:45 p.m. in Salisbury
Entry Information:
Parade entry applications are now being accepted for the 2007 Holiday Caravan Parade. Entry deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2, 2007.
| The
Holiday Caravan Parade is a non-profit volunteer venture for the enjoyment
of the greater community. Entry fees are required and necessary to help
offset the nearly $50,000 in expenses the parade producers incur each year.
Entry fees for 2007 are as follows:
All church, civic groups, dance groups, Novelty/classic entry, school (not otherwise listed below*) and/or non-profit entries each require a $75 non-refundable entry fee, with the exception of the following:
All commercial entries/commercial business queens will be charged a commercial
entry fee of $595.
Professional float rentals (limited in quantity and available
only from approved Holiday Caravan vendors) are $595
each.
* School
Entries Available at No Charge (limited number):
Any accredited high school with a participating marching band submitting and obtaining an approved application
by the deadline to participate in the Holiday Caravan Parade will be allowed
to have the following entries in the Holiday Caravan Parade at no charge:
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A. |
1
high school marching band
(Bands are encouraged to play holiday music. Rowan County bands will
rotate in the parade lineup from year to year – first this
year will be last next year, etc.) |
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B. |
1 JROTC marching
group |
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C. |
1 car with the
high school homecoming court (king/queen) |
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D. |
1 car with Miss
Merry Christmas or other organized high school pageant winner |
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E. |
2 vehicles from
high school civic and/or activity groups (first 2 applications per
school will be accepted; all others will require an entry fee) |
F. |
1 vehicle containing
varsity cheerleaders
(Varsity cheerleaders may ride in a decorated car or truck, on a single
axle float, or march behind the band, with approval from the band
director. JV or middle school cheerleaders may be included with the
varsity cheerleaders unit, but will not be accepted as a separate
unit without an entry fee.) |
(All accredited
high schools may have more entries than the 7 free entries allowed above,
but an entry fee will apply to each entry over 7.)
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Entry Guidelines:
Entry guidelines are included in Section 2 of the Holiday Caravan Policies and Procedures. Please review all sections thoroughly.
Contact the Holiday Caravan office if you have any questions.
Entry Application
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Street Address: | Holiday Caravan Parade
1910 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Suite 203
Salisbury, N.C. 28147
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Mailing Address: |
Post Office Box 1907,
Salisbury, NC 28145-1907.
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| Parade Contact: |
Tammy Pinkston
704-636-3629, ext. 223
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The following entries will be evaluated by an independent group of judges for awards and/or recognition:
FLOATS
- PROFESSIONAL FLOATS (3 trophies)
(Floats built by professionals)
- NON-PROFESSIONAL/BUSINESS FLOATS (1 trophy)
(Business floats built by non-professionals) (MOST OUTSTANDING)
- NON-PROFESSIONAL/NON-BUSINESS FLOATS (3 trophies)
(Non-Business floats built by non-professionals)
BANDS
- HONOR BAND AWARD - First Place Band (trophy)
One award based on music selection, appearance, etc.
- BEST FLAG SQUAD
One award based on appearance, general effect and coordination, etc.
- BEST DRUM MAJOR/MARJORETTES
One award based on leadership, general effect, spirit and performance.
DANCE GROUP
One award based on appearance, movement, and coordination, etc.
JROTC GROUP
One award based on Overall appearance, general effect, coordination etc.
GENERAL
(Every unit is eligible for these awards, including those not judged in their
particular category)
- GENERAL CHAIRMAN'S AWARD - Most unusual entry
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AWARD- Most original entry
- JUDGES' AWARD - Entry with the best depiction of "Happy Holidays"
theme.
- BEST RELIGIOUS ENTRY - Entry best depicting the religious aspect of the
holidays.
CARL E WEINBRUNN AWARD
Best overall entry in the parade (EVERY UNIT IS ELIGIBLE)
NOTE: Winners may be disqualified from awards/recognitions if the judges are notified by the Holiday Caravan officials of policy violations by an entry, such as late arrival at the marshalling area, throwing of candy, safety violations, etc. Please review Policy and Procedures carefully. If you have questions, call Tammy Pinkston at 704-636-3629, ext. 223 (Sponsorships… Page) Parade Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Start Time: 1:45 p.m. in Spencer 2:45 p.m. in Salisbury.
