32nd Annual Belmont Shore
Saturday
December 6th, 2014
6:00-9:00 PM
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 6th, 2014
Parade Entry Application
(Please print clearly in ink)
Presenting Sponsor
Name of Entrant ______________
Name of Representative ________________________________ Position_______________________________
Parade Theme:
Entry Fee:
Deadline:
Check In:
Judging:
Address ________________________________
Home for the Holidays
Phone: _________________________ Email: _____________________
$500 – Bands and General Entries
$400 – BSBA Members and Non-profit Organizations
Make checks payable to Belmont Shore Business Association, MC and VISA accepted
Registration fee per unit must be included with application. Fee is non-refundable once application is accepted
Entries must be received with fee by November 14, 2014
Number in Group ____________

(staging area only)
____________
 BANDS
 College
 High School
 Intermediate School
 Senior Youth ( ages 14 - 21)
 Junior Youth (ages 8 - 13)
 Adult
 PERCUSSION
 Drum Squad
 Drum and Bell Corps
 DRILL TEAMS
 Senior Youth ( ages 14 - 21)
 Junior Youth (ages 8 - 13)
 High School
 Junior High School
 JROTC
 Color Guard
 Drill Team
 Marching Unit
 or Fax to (562) 987-0731
Completed application and entry fee must be received by November 14, 2014
Entries will be selected for design, use of theme, presentation and previous parade experience
Participants are encouraged to use your imagination and “Home for the Holidays” in the construction of their floats.
Floats must be made of fire retardant materials, strictly enforced by Long Beach Fire Department
Photograph or sketch of entry and copy of current insurance certificate must be provided for all floats
All entries must be approved by parade committee. Any deviation from rules must be approved by the
Parade Committee prior to acceptance of the application
One representative must attend the mandatory parade meeting on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 PM at
Rogers Middle School Auditorium, 365 Monrovia Ave, Long Beach

All participants must be uniformed, costumed and/or appropriately attired Sponsored bands and sponsored entries
must provide two (2) banner carriers Units must be checked in by 5:00 PM

Only vehicles with parade passes will be allowed in staging area. Please note number of vehicle passes needed on application.
This will be required for unloading in staging area

The Parade begins promptly at 6:00 PM. Late entries or participants will not be permitted to join the parade procession.
Forward motion must be maintained throughout parade route
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All entries should have a positive attitude, respect diversity and be non-controversial

Parade will proceed rain or shine
No one under age 8 will be permitted to march (without special permission). Entries should carry an identification banner if possible
No live Santa Claus allowed, except one provided by parade committee
No alcoholic beverages allowed in parade. Strictly enforced by Long Beach Police Department
No items may be thrown or distributed along parade route - Violators will be pulled from parade route
Parade committee accepts no responsibility for false statements made by applicants or entrants.
Violations subject to disqualification
For more information contact: [email protected]
ph: (562) 434-3066
MOTORIZED
MARCHING
Floats will be judged based on Execution of Theme, Originality of Design and Spectator Appeal
**Floats must be self-propelled
RULES:


Vehicle Passes Needed
 Include a photograph or illustration if possible.  Submission of application does not guarantee acceptance.
Mail entry to:  Belmont Shore Business Association 200 Nieto Ave. 200B Long Beach, CA 90803



Total Line-up Footage ____________
NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES (please check correct classifications)
Units must check in at Check-in Booth by 5:00 PM
 or Email entry to: [email protected]
City _______________________ Zip Code _________
 MAJORETTES
 School Band Connected
 Youth Band Connected
 Solo
 COLOR GUARDS
 Basic (4 -5 marchers)
 Drill (5 or more marchers)
 Adult
MISCELLANEOUS

 Marching Unit – Organization,
Scouts, Company, etc
(Limited to 50 persons)
 Clowns
 Novelty
 *Floats – Professionally Built
 Civic
 Youth
 Commercial
 Service
 *Floats – Amateur Built
 Civic
 Youth
 Commercial
 Service
 Automobile(s) Type and Number
_______________________________
 Cycle(s) Type and Number
_______________________________
*Only floats will be judged for trophy
selection.

No changes or additions to the stated application. Only those entries stated on the application at the time of
submission will be allowed to proceed along parade route


Entry fees must be submitted with application. Once accepted, entry fees are non-refundable
BSBA Members and Non-Profit Organizations: $400 / General Entries and Bands $500
Payment Type
Check
MC
VISA
Card Holder Name _______________________
Card No. _______________________ Exp. Date _________ CVV _________
Address ________________________________ City _______________________ Zip Code _________
I hearby agree the above is information as entered and to release Run Racing, Belmont Shore Business Association,
the City of Long Beach, all other sponsoring companies or agencies or individuals involved in the event from responsibility
for any injuries, damages or loss resulting from participation of above entry in this event.
Signature ________________________________ Date _______________________________
32nd Annual Belmont Shore
Saturday
December 6th, 2014
6:00-9:00 PM
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 6th, 2014
Parade Entry Application
(Please print clearly in ink)
Parade Theme:
Entry Fee:
Deadline:
Check In:
Judging:
Home for the Holidays
Name of Entrant ______________
Name of Representative ________________________________ Position_______________________________
$500 – Bands and General Entries
$400 – BSBA Members and Non-profit Organizations
Make checks payable to Belmont Shore Business Association, MC and VISA accepted
Registration fee per unit must be included with application. Fee is non-refundable once application is accepted
Entries must be received with fee by November 14, 2014
Address ________________________________
Phone: _________________________ Email: _____________________
Number in Group ____________
Units must check in at Check-in Booth by 5:00 PM
Floats will be judged based on Execution of Theme, Originality of Design and Spectator Appeal
**Floats must be self-propelled
Mail entry to: Belmont Shore Business Association 200 Nieto Ave. 200B Long Beach, CA 90803



 BANDS
 College
 High School
 Intermediate School
 Senior Youth ( ages 14 - 21)
 Junior Youth (ages 8 - 13)
 Adult
 PERCUSSION
 Drum Squad
 Drum and Bell Corps
 DRILL TEAMS
 Senior Youth ( ages 14 - 21)
 Junior Youth (ages 8 - 13)
 High School
 Junior High School
 JROTC
 Color Guard
 Drill Team
 Marching Unit
Participants are encouraged to use your imagination and “Home for the Holidays” in the construction of their floats.
Floats must be made of fire retardant materials, strictly enforced by Long Beach Fire Department
Photograph or sketch of entry and copy of current insurance certificate must be provided for all floats
All entries must be approved by parade committee. Any deviation from rules must be approved by the
Parade Committee prior to acceptance of the application
One representative must attend the mandatory parade meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 PM at
Rogers Middle School Auditorium, 365 Monrovia Ave, Long Beach

Only vehicles with parade passes will be allowed in staging area. Please note number of vehicle passes needed on application.
This will be required for unloading in staging area

The Parade begins promptly at 6:00 PM. Late entries or participants will not be permitted to join the parade procession.
Forward motion must be maintained throughout parade route







All entries should have a positive attitude, respect diversity and be non-controversial
No one under age 8 will be permitted to march (without special permission). Entries should carry an identification banner if possible
No live Santa Claus allowed, except one provided by parade committee
No alcoholic beverages allowed in parade. Strictly enforced by Long Beach Police Department
No items may be thrown or distributed along parade route - Violators will be pulled from parade route
Parade committee accepts no responsibility for false statements made by applicants or entrants. Violations subject to disqualification
Parade will proceed rain or shine
(staging area only)
____________
MOTORIZED
MARCHING
Entries will be selected for design, use of theme, presentation and previous parade experience
All participants must be uniformed, costumed and/or appropriately attired Sponsored bands and sponsored entries
must provide two (2) banner carriers Units must be checked in by 5:00 PM
Vehicle Passes Needed
NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES (please check correct classifications)
Completed application and entry fee must be received by November 14, 2014

Total Line-up Footage ____________
 Include a photograph or illustration if possible.  Submission of application does not guarantee acceptance.
RULES:



City _______________________ Zip Code _________
 MAJORETTES
 School Band Connected
 Youth Band Connected
 Solo
 COLOR GUARDS
 Basic (4 -5 marchers)
 Drill (5 or more marchers)
 Adult
MISCELLANEOUS

 Marching Unit – Organization,
Scouts, Company, etc
(Limited to 50 persons)
 Clowns
 Novelty
 *Floats – Professionally Built
 Civic
 Youth
 Commercial
 Service
 *Floats – Amateur Built
 Civic
 Youth
 Commercial
 Service
 Automobile(s) Type and Number
_______________________________
 Cycle(s) Type and Number
_______________________________
*Only floats will be judged for trophy
selection.

No changes or additions to the stated application. Only those entries stated on the application at the time of
submission will be allowed to proceed along parade route


Entry fees must be submitted with application. Once accepted, entry fees are non-refundable
BSBA Members and Non-Profit Organizations: $400 / General Entries and Bands $500
Payment Type
Check
MC
VISA
Card Holder Name _______________________
Card No. _______________________ Exp. Date _________ CVV _________
Address ________________________________ City _______________________ Zip Code _________
I hearby agree the above is information as entered and to release Run Racing, Belmont Shore Business Association,
the City of Long Beach, all other sponsoring companies or agencies or individuals involved in the event from responsibility
for any injuries, damages or loss resulting from participation of above entry in this event.
For more information contact: [email protected]
ph: (562) 434-3066
Signature ________________________________ Date _______________________________
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 6th, 2014
Parade Entry Application
ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Email completed entry to: [email protected]
Name of Entry
Type of Entry
Number in Entry
From (City)
Script for Announcer: Please submit a brief description of your entry for the Parade Announcer,
press and television. Please include names and positions of any notable participants (ie. Director, President, Captain).
Include background of company/organization/group (such as how many years in existence). Describe color and
style of uniform (if applicable). List any awards won and if you have previously participated in the Parade.
Belmont Shore Business Association
200 Nieto Avenue, 200B
Long Beach, CA 90803