Thursday, March 26, 2009

Good Day!

Spanish Fork City is proud to announce the 2009 Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Grand Parade. This year's theme is "LIVING THE DREAM" The parade will begin at 9:00am on Friday, July 24, 2009. The first half of the parade lineup must be in their assigned space no later than 8:00am, with the second half in place by 9:30am.

As was done last year, judging of floats will be done as floats proceed along the parade route. Cash prizes will be given to the top three winning floats! Judging will be done based on how well the float supports this year's theme, with preference being given to those floats that are most original and are shown to be "crowd favorites."

Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Parade is one of the biggest events during our city celebration. We hope you will join us this year for the fun and excitement. We look forward to receiving your entry form. The entry deadline is June 15, 2009. One important change to the parade application process in 2009: LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE PARADE. So, please be sure to get your application in early!

This year's parade will be limited to only 100 entries, and preference will be given to non-commercial entries and to commercial entries whose floats support this year's parade theme. Due to this limited availability, submitting a parade application form does not guarantee entrance into the parade line. Please include a detailed description and a photo or sketch of your float/entry. HOWEVER, PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE PAYMENT WITH YOUR APPLICATION. An acceptance OR denial letter will be mailed to you two (2) weeks after receiving your application. The decision of the parade committee regarding which entries are and which entries are not accepted into the parade is final. The parade lineup and other necessary information will be mailed out 14 days (two weeks) prior to the parade.

The purpose of the Fiesta Days Parade is to provide fun, relaxation and patriotism for the citizens of Spanish Fork and the viewing audience. The safety and operation of your float, group or organization are your sole responsibility. The parade committee reserves the right to cancel any accepted entry at any time should it be determined that the entry does not comply with the purpose of the parade. In addition, by submitting your application, you agree to release Spanish Fork City and its representatives from any and all liabilities related in any way to your organization's participation in the parade.

You will need to register and be in place by your assigned time to confirm your placement in the lineup. Please review the attached information and return your entry application-including a detailed description and photo (or sketch) of your float/entry-as soon as possible. Applications may also be submitted online at www.spanishfork.org. All applications must be received no later than June 15, 2009. Again we are asking that nothing be thrown from any moving vehicle (candy, Frisbees, literature, etc). If you wish to distribute candy or small gifts, you can do so by using costumed "out-walkers" along side of your parade entry.

We are excited about this year's Spanish Fork Fiesta Days celebration and hope to include your organization in the parade. If you have additional questions, please feel free to email us at aarontaft11@hotmail.com. In addition, parade forms, rules and procedures are all posted on the Spanish Fork City website at www.spanishfork.org.

Sincerely,

Aaron and Stacie Peterson
Parade Co-Chairs
408 South 540 West
Spanish Fork, Utah 84660

There are two methods of entering this year's Grand Parade.

1. Print the attached Application form and mail it to:
   
   Fiesta Days Parade
   Attn: Parade Chairman
   408 South 540 West
   Spanish Fork, Utah 84660
   
   
2. Click on the "I ACCEPT ALL TERMS" button below and proceed to fill out an entry form online. If you choose this option you will still need to email a detailed description and photo (or sketch) of your float/entry to aarontaft11@hotmail.com,

Please read through all of these terms on this page and the following. After agreeing to all terms you will be allowed to enter the parade application.