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2007 Pioneer Day Parade Information
Sheet
This year’s parade
theme is: “Celebrating
Our Cultural Diversity”
120 Years of Chico State and 90 Years of Spring Parades
in Chico
The Celebration of People Inc., a tax-deductible
501(c)(3), is hosting Chico’s annual Pioneer
Day Parade Saturday, May 5th , 2007 at 11:00
am. You and your organization are invited to participate
in one of Chico’s longest standing annual community
events (established in 1917).
The theme of the Parade
was chosen to celebrate the North State. The theme is
meant for use by participants to facilitate as many creative
ideas for parade entries as possible. This includes,
but is not limited to, possible entries involving: Historical
representation of North State’s past. This may
include cultural elements and distinctions or historical
reflections of North State’s
past. Reflections on North State’s Environment.
This may reflect aspects of our regional environment.
Visions
of North State’s Recreational Spirit— This
may include representations of our local leisure activities.
Any creative idea or theme is welcome in the parade
and there will be a general category for best creative
entry.
Categories and Application Fees
Floats |
| Class # |
Fee |
| 1.1 Student-Organizations & groups |
$30 |
1.2 Community & Non-profits |
$40 |
1.3 Commercial |
$50 |
Vehicles |
| Class # |
Fee |
2.1 Community & non-profits |
$25 |
2.2 Auto Clubs |
$35 |
2.3 Commercial |
$45 |
Units in Motion |
| Class # |
Fee |
3.1 Novelty-bikes, walking,
student. |
$15 |
3.2 Community |
$25 |
3.3 Commercial |
$40 |
Units in Motion |
| Class # |
Fee |
4.1 Kids under 12 |
$15 |
4.2 Individuals |
$30 |
4.3 Groups |
$55 |
Marching Groups |
| Class # |
Fee |
5.1 Marching Bands |
$10 |
5.2 Color Guards |
$10 |
5.3 Majorette (Jr.,
Sr., individual & group) |
$10 |
Miscellaneous |
| Class # |
Fee |
6.1 Political |
$50 |
6.2 Performance Art |
$25 |
6.3 Other |
$25 |
Parade Rules Acknowledgement Form
1. Final instructions will be mailed approximately
5 days prior to parade date.
2. Any person or group may enter the parade subject
to the approval of the C.O.P. Incorporated’s Pioneer
Day Parade Committee.
3. No objects may be thrown from your entry on the
parade route, but members of your entry may walk along
the sidelines and distribute hand-bills.
4. No alcohol consumption allowed by participants
before or during the event.
5. Participants must keep a continuous motion (no
big gaps) while on the parade route.
6. Judging stand will be located on the right side
of the line of the march, by the intersection of 4th
and Main Streets.
7. All participants must be appropriately attired
for an all-ages audience, and for safety.
8. C.O.P., Inc. reserves the right to reject any
entry considered unsafe or in poor taste.
9. Floats must be made of fireproof materials. Fire
safety rules must be followed. Every float must carry
a workable, water based fire extinguisher.
10. Failure to comply with these rules will result
in immediate removal from the parade.
11. Parade entries not checked-in on time will be
placed at the end of parade. Please refer to www.pioneerdayparade.com for
your specific check in time. Parade starts promptly at
11 am.
12. All animals must be currently vaccinated as provide
in state law.
13. Participants will perform necessary safeguards
to prevent injury and property damage from avoidable
risks arising from the entry.
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