Canoga Park, CA Memorial Day Parade 2010

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Will there be a vehicle (car, flatbed, truck, etc) involved as part of the parade entry
If vehicle is a convertible show car, will you allow a dignitary to ride with you?
Will there be music involved as part of the Parade entry?
(If yes, describe below)

The Canoga Park/West Hills Memorial Day Parade uses SCJA and CAHS/CNAP approved Judges Indicate all categories your group is participating in. Entrance fee is per category. Official Categories ONLY. No additions Allowed. Please copy this form if necessary.
BANDS 21.1 High School (AA) (over 1500) 21.1 High School Enrollment (A) (under 1500) 21.2 Middle School 21.3 Senior Youth Band (Ages 14-21) 21.4 Junior Youth Band (Ages 10-13) 21.5 Intermediate School 21.7 Open 21.8 Adult JROTC 22.1 Color Guard 22.2 Drill Team (Unarmed) 22.3 Marching Unit 22.4 Drill Team (Armed) MAJORETTES 24.1 Senior (Ages 14-21) Corps 24.2 Junior (Ages 10-13) Corps 24.4 School Band Connection – Teams 24.5 Youth Band Connection – Teams 24.8 Solo – Unit Connected PERCUSSION 23.2 Drum Squad 23.3 Drum & Bell Corps COLOR GUARDS 26.1 Basic (4 or 5 marchers) 26.2 Drills (5 or more) 26.4 Adult	DRILL TEAMS 25.2 Senior Drill Team (Ages 14-21) 25.3 Junior Drill Team (Ages 10-16) 25.4 High School – Band Connection 25.5 Middle/Intermediate School-Band Conn. IDENTIFICATION UNITS 31.1 Senior Class – School Band Connected 31.2 Junior Class – School Band Connected TALL FLAGS 30.1 Senior, Band Connected (4 or more) 30.2 Junior, Band Connected (4 or more) DRUM MAJOR – BAND CONNECTED ONLY 27.1 Mace, Senior (Ages 14-21) 27.2 Military, Senior (Ages 14-21) 27.3 Corps, Senior (Ages 14-21) 27.4 Mace, Junior (Ages 10-13) 27.5 Military, Junior (Ages 10-13) 27.6 Corps, Junior (Ages 10-13) MISCELLANEOUS 28.1 Marching Unit (Local units only) Fraternal Organizations, Scouts, Etc. (Limited to 50 marchers per entry) 28.2 Clowns 28.3 Clowns –Motorized 28.4 Novelty 28.5 Novelty Youth 28.6 Antique Auto –Insurance Required Vehicle must be at least 20 years old	EQUESTRIAN – INSURANCE REQUIRED 1 Silver Open 2 Fancy Western Open 3 Working Western Open 4 Spanish Open 5 Arabian Open 6 Parade Horse Open 7 Indian Open 8 Charro Open 9 Mounted Group 10 Mounted Color Guard 11 Junior Equestrian 12 Horse Drawn Vehicle 13 Novelty/Costume 14 Side Saddle 15 Plain Western FLOATS – INSURANCE REQUIRED 29.1 Civic 29.2 Youth 29.3 Commercial 29.4 Service CULTURAL UNITS Walking Motorized Music Non-Judged Entry

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Be sure to describe your entry as detailed as possible. This is the information that will be read as your entry passes the reviewing stand.

This year to honor our men and women who make the sacrifice and many the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy our freedoms, please keep in mind all entries must reflect and represent a patriotic presentation. Music: patriotic theme, Float colors: Red, White & Blue, Flags: USA. (No Foreign Flags, or Music)

Theme: “Remembering the Past”

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All entries participating in your group should include a complete description of costumes, uniforms, vehicle’s age and number of participants: (attach additional ages if necessary)

Number of years of participation in the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parades:

All entries and entry fees must be postmarked no later than May 10th, 2009. Absolutely no entries accepted after May 10, 2009, or without entry fee.

Parade Route: Begins at the corner of Sherman Way and Owensmouth Ave. and proceeds east to DeSoto Avenue. Right turn – south on to DeSoto to Hart (Quimby Park). The parade ends at DeSoto and Hart. The route is now 1 mile long.

Floats: Must meet L.A. City Fire Department Safety Requirements as per L.A.M.C. SEC 57.22.05. Floats not decorated in accordance with the theme will be disqualified. All floats must be towable.

Vehicles: Must comply with DMV regulations and be street legal.

Judging: Parade Judging will now take place prior to the parade*. All entries wanting to be judged must be in the judging area at 8:00 a.m. The judging area will be on Gault Street and Owensmouth Ave. Sign – in will begin at 7:45 a.m. Judge’s decisions are final unless properly protested. Any protests must be in writing and signed by the group representative of record. All protests must be mailed to the Parade Chair for review. Winners of each group will be mailed certificates and ribbons at the end of the event. Equestrian judging will take place on Owensmouth in the Equestrian Staging Area.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. sharp! Any unit not in staging area by 10:00 a.m. will be excluded from the Parade.

All units must maintain forward motion. There is no judging during the parade.

All participants must be in uniform, costume or properly attired in the spirit of the theme.

All entries are requested to complete the entire Parade route. All units are required to maintain their given position in the lineup. Should a unit break down, please go around. Continue on route and maintain your position.

The Parade Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry, and their decision on acceptance is final. The Committee must approve rule waivers in writing at least one week prior to Parade Day.

Any entry consisting solely of advertising or expressing political viewpoints will be disqualified and removed from the Parade. No political groups or causes will be allowed in the Parade.

The check–in-table at the corner of Sherman Way and Owensmouth opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Parade judging will begin at 8:00 a.m. before the parade begins. All entries must be prepared to perform.

The Parade Committee accepts no responsibility for improper or false unit designations or statements made by the Parade entrants.

All units are required to carry a unit identification number issued the day of the Parade and must be displayed by that unit number at all times on the front of the unit.

The distribution of literature, samples, fruit, candy or gifts of any kind is strictly forbidden and will result in immediate removal from the Parade. Public address systems are barred unless specifically used for music for that entry and must not interfere with other units. City regulations forbid the throwing/tossing of materials from the Parade entries along the Parade route to the crowd on the sidelines.

The Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade is a "Rain or Shine" event for the community.

I have read the application and its rules and regulations. I agree, on my own behalf and on behalf of my organization to abide by these rules as written or as they may be ammended from time to time. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and this declaration is executed on:

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Make checks payable to: CP Community Center Parade Fund

Entry Processing Fee:	Club Cars	$50.00 1-10 Cars ($5.00 for each additional car - max 20 cars)
	Equestrian	$50.00
	Individual Cars	$35.00
	General Entries	$40.00 (non-profits, individual, commercial)
	Schools	$50.00 up to 5 entries ($10.00 for each additional entry)

Due to the enormous participation, responses, applications will be on a "First Come" basis only.
Send your check, noting your application as electronic, to the address below
Deadline May 10, 2009 - Absolutely No Late Entries
No Check-No Entry-No Exceptions

Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade
7248 Owensmouth Ave.
Canoga Park, cA 91303