Registration
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Parade Entrant Details
There is no cost to register your entry however there are limited spaces available - Please register early.
Stationary Santa Claus Parade Route:
The 2021 Reverse Santa Claus Parade will be held in Pinafore Park on December 3rd, 4th and 5th from 4:00pm - 9:00pm.
Location:
You will be assigned a specific location along the outside loop through Pinafore Park where you will be able to setup your entry. If you participated in 2020 and would like the same location, please indicate this on your application.
Timelines:
Each entrant must install their displays on the morning of Friday December 3rd at an assigned time. All displays must be fully functional and ready for judging on Friday at 2:30pm.
Your display can be removed after 9pm on Sunday December 5th, however, depending on traffic flow, we suggest they be removed on Monday December 6th.
Entry Design Criteria:
a) Theme - The Parade Theme is "A Magical Christmas" Please try to design your float / entry around this theme
b) Lights - Your entry must be well lit to create a festive Christmas display that can be enjoyed by all visitors.
c) Power - Use of the parks electrical grid is not possible. All entries must provide a generator to power your displays. If you are sharing a generator with another entrant, or If you don't have access to a generator, please indicate this on your entry form and we will help to get you connected with a neighbouring entry.
d) Times - Your entry must be powered from 4:00pm to 9:00pm on all 3 nights of the event. We will have personnel on site to monitor and refuel your generator using your supplied fuel.
e) No Candy - We unfortunately are not able to allow any kind of items to be passed out to vehicles during the event (this includes food, drink, promotional materials, etc.). This is a requirement for insurance and is a standard policy for the traditional parade format. We greatly appreciate all offers and ideas to hand out treats but it's just not possible unfortunately.
f) Music - Speakers playing music is also welcome (actually, encouraged!).
g) Attendance - There is no restrictions or limitations on how many people that can attend each display during the event. Dance, gymnastics and choirs are welcome to participate.
h) Sandbags - Pinafore Park is a "No-Stake" area meaning you can not install stakes into the ground. Please use concrete blocks or sand bags should your display require supports.
i) Parking - Entrant parking will only be permitted in the Pickle Ball Court parking lot on Parkside Drive.
j) Security - We have hired a security company to monitor the park throughout the evening until early morning.
k) Insurance - Your display and equipment should be safe however we encourage each participate to secure all possessions and ensure you have insurance to cover any unexpected events.
Pre-Parade Meeting:
Closer to the event there will be a couple of onsite meetings where our team will be onsite to go over the final details and make sure you know where you're going. These details will be key for the Friday setup to run smoothly so please try to attend one of the sessions if you can. Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please email at emlparade@gmail.com or through our Contact Us form.
Awards:
The St Thomas Optimists will judging all entries on Friday December 3rd between 2:30pm - 3:30pm and awarding trophies for the following categories:
Best Commercial
Best Overall
Best High School
Most Unusual
Best Children's
Most Photogenic
Best Theme
Best Elementary
There is no cost to register your entry however there are limited spaces available - Please register early.
Stationary Santa Claus Parade Route:
The 2021 Reverse Santa Claus Parade will be held in Pinafore Park on December 3rd, 4th and 5th from 4:00pm - 9:00pm.
Location:
You will be assigned a specific location along the outside loop through Pinafore Park where you will be able to setup your entry. If you participated in 2020 and would like the same location, please indicate this on your application.
Timelines:
Each entrant must install their displays on the morning of Friday December 3rd at an assigned time. All displays must be fully functional and ready for judging on Friday at 2:30pm.
Your display can be removed after 9pm on Sunday December 5th, however, depending on traffic flow, we suggest they be removed on Monday December 6th.
Entry Design Criteria:
a) Theme - The Parade Theme is "A Magical Christmas" Please try to design your float / entry around this theme
b) Lights - Your entry must be well lit to create a festive Christmas display that can be enjoyed by all visitors.
c) Power - Use of the parks electrical grid is not possible. All entries must provide a generator to power your displays. If you are sharing a generator with another entrant, or If you don't have access to a generator, please indicate this on your entry form and we will help to get you connected with a neighbouring entry.
d) Times - Your entry must be powered from 4:00pm to 9:00pm on all 3 nights of the event. We will have personnel on site to monitor and refuel your generator using your supplied fuel.
e) No Candy - We unfortunately are not able to allow any kind of items to be passed out to vehicles during the event (this includes food, drink, promotional materials, etc.). This is a requirement for insurance and is a standard policy for the traditional parade format. We greatly appreciate all offers and ideas to hand out treats but it's just not possible unfortunately.
f) Music - Speakers playing music is also welcome (actually, encouraged!).
g) Attendance - There is no restrictions or limitations on how many people that can attend each display during the event. Dance, gymnastics and choirs are welcome to participate.
h) Sandbags - Pinafore Park is a "No-Stake" area meaning you can not install stakes into the ground. Please use concrete blocks or sand bags should your display require supports.
i) Parking - Entrant parking will only be permitted in the Pickle Ball Court parking lot on Parkside Drive.
j) Security - We have hired a security company to monitor the park throughout the evening until early morning.
k) Insurance - Your display and equipment should be safe however we encourage each participate to secure all possessions and ensure you have insurance to cover any unexpected events.
Pre-Parade Meeting:
Closer to the event there will be a couple of onsite meetings where our team will be onsite to go over the final details and make sure you know where you're going. These details will be key for the Friday setup to run smoothly so please try to attend one of the sessions if you can. Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please email at emlparade@gmail.com or through our Contact Us form.
Awards:
The St Thomas Optimists will judging all entries on Friday December 3rd between 2:30pm - 3:30pm and awarding trophies for the following categories:
Best Commercial
Best Overall
Best High School
Most Unusual
Best Children's
Most Photogenic
Best Theme
Best Elementary
