Parade – Float | Yankee Homecoming

Parade Float Information

We are excited to have you participate in this year’s YH Parade! All floats must arrive beginning at 9:30 am on the day of the event. Please arrive at the Port Plaza parking lot in front of Port Pizza. You will receive more information as we get closer to the event. Feel free to email [email protected] anytime!

Judging will for floats begins at 11 am!

“BEST FLOAT” AWARD!

Each year, 3 winners are selected from all of the floats (businesses and nonprofits). Winners are judged during the parade lineup and presented with a trophy and sign to put on their float. Floats that represent the theme will receive higher marks. Not only do you get bragging rights, but the winners are presented with the following:

1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: 100

Non Profits Only

$200 for the first 10 non-profit organizations that submit an application and are approved for Parade participation. This money can be used to offset the organization’s cost for decorating and participation in the parade!

By submitting an application below, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of participation:

No provocative floats that could be deemed offensive to any group.
All Floats must be decorated, have signage and be pulled behind a vehicle.
All Floats must participate in the full parade from the start to the finish at State Street.

Please click here to view a PDF with more instructions on how to create your float and inspiration photos!

Submission Form
Note: This application is not your approval. You will receive an email from a Yankee Homecoming representative to finalize the details.

Are you a non-profit*
- Yes
- No
Business/Organization Name*
Contact Name*
First Last
Email
Phone*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
If you are a Non-Profit, please list SSN, TIN or EIN for Payments
Consent
I agree to the Yankee Homecoming rules as written below
By Submitting this form, you agree to these General Release and Acceptance of Rules for the Yankee Homecoming Parade. I/we agree to assume full responsibility for my property. In addition, I/we do expressly release the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee from any and all liability for any damage, injury, or loss of any person, business or property which may arise and agree to hold and save the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee harmless of any damage, injury or loss by reason thereof. I/we give permission to use my name, business name, photos or images taken of me for any and all purposes.

By clicking on the consent box, all participants affirm their commitment to refrain from using any offensive language or images on their float or other signage during the Yankee Homecoming parade. Yankee Homecoming members reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to request the removal of any signage deemed inappropriate or to exclude a parade participant. For non-profit organizations receiving the $200 stipend, consent implies agreement to all terms and conditions of participation, obliging them to fully decorate their float according to the description provided in the float application. Failure to adhere to the participation guidelines, or non-attendance at the parade, obligates the non-profit organization to reimburse Yankee Homecoming for any funds received.

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