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4th of July Parade
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The Coalition of Stockton Veterans Organizations Presents;
?Stockton?s Independence Day Parade
??Honoring our Veterans?
Saturday 4th of July, 2009
Downtown Stockton
?The theme of this years parade is ?9-11 Veterans ? Honoring those who answered the call?. ?These Veterans, both young and old, committed themselves to honor their freedom and their family by serving in the military. ?Now it is our time to commit ourselves to honor those that answered when called upon to protect us and our freedom, to honor them. ?As small or big our efforts are to honor the Veterans, it will be appreciated by them all. ?So, please come join us as we celebrate another year of the Nations Independence Day and Honor our ?9-11 Veterans ? Honoring those who answered the call?. ?
The Grand Marshall of the parade will be WWII Veterans. ?If there are suggestions or persons of interest to be considered the Grand Marshall, please call, email or come by our office. ?We can be reached at:
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COSVO Parade Committee
2020 Plymouth Road
Stockton, Ca 95204
209-463-7982
?For Parade updates please visit: www.Karlrosspost16.org
?Line-up for the parade will begin at 08:30 at Woodruff School. ?The parade will start at 10:00 and will cover downtown Stockton from Weber to El Dorado to Oak then Center, and then back to Weber.
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Official Entry Form Coalition of Stockton Veterans Organizations Annual Independence Day Parade Parade Theme : ?9-11 Veterans ? Honoring those who answered the call? Parade Date: Saturday 4 July 2009 Entry Deadline: Wednesday 1 July 2009 ? Fall Name of Organization/Entrant:______________________________________________________ ? Name and Address of Chairperson /Entrant:________________________________________________ ? ___________________________________________________________________________________ ? Phone number and Email:______________________________________________________________ ? |
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? Award Classification.? Circle ONE only.? You will be judged in the category marked. ? I/We do not wish to compete for a trophy, just want to be in the parade. ?
? ? Number in your entry: People________ Vehicles__________ Horses___________ ? Please include a brief history/synopsis of your entry for our announcer at the reviewing stand on the reverse side. ? |
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? Equestrian Only: (Please Circle your group or class) ? Color Guard??????????????? ??????????????????????????????Indian Costume???????????????????????????? ?????Family Group Matched Pair????????? ??????????????????????????????????Arabian Costume??????????????????????????? ????Plain Western Working Western Senior?????????????????? ??????Novelty Fiesta Mounted Group?????? ???Silver Mounted Working Western Junior?????????????????????? ??Novelty Fiesta Costume, Sr?????????? ?????Future Horsemen Fancy Dressed Western?????????????????????????? Novelty Fiesta Costume, Jr Fancy Parade Horse (or Pony)???????????????? Lady Side Saddle ? Equestrian: Please place numbers on right side for judging.? Pre-judging at assembly area. ? |
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Thank you for your participation in the Annual Stockton Veteran?s Independence Day Parade. ? Please send this completed form to: |
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Coalition of Stockton Veterans Parade Committee 2020 Plymouth Road Stockton, Ca 95204 209-463-7982 |
For Questions Contact: Xochitl Paderes For updates or confirm registration: |
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Every attempt will be made to notify you of your placement (division) in the parade line-up.?? Please feel free to duplicate this form if additional entries are to be made. |
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Publicity Information (Page 2 part A)
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Name of the Club/Organization:___________________________
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Year Established:______________________________________
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Name of President/Commander:__________________________
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Names of those in entry:________________________________
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What is the goal of your club/organization:__________________
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Give a Description of Entry
(Include Make, Model, Year of Vehicle) (Limit five per entry)
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?Winners will be announced at 2:00pm at Weber?s Point.
A free family entrance pass will be providedRules and Regulations (Page 2 part B)
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- Parade assembly time 8:30 am at Woodruff parking lot.
- Equestrians must be ready for prejudging at 10:00 am on Parade Day.? If not then you will be judged ?as is?.
- The Parade Association of California rules will apply to all mounted entries.
- The American Legion Competitive Flag Code will apply to all Guards and/or Flag lines.
- No bareback riders will be accepted, unless approved by the Parade Committee.
- ?Junior? Units are ages six (6) through thirteen (13).
- ?Senior? Units are ages fourteen (14) and over.
- No discharge of firearms will be allowed.
- For safety reasons all living things on vehicles must be secured.
- Decorated cars must be completely covered (except for the windshield).
- Units must complete the entire parade route or be disqualified.
- Time is marked in the 100 foot Judging area.? Marching and Majorette Units, continuous forward motion at all times.? Equestrian groups may acknowledge Judges.? Penalty for overtime will be assessed.
- Judging stand will be located on the right side of the line of March.? All identification numbers must be worn or placed right of the entry in view of judges.
- A distance of twenty-five must be obeyed.
- All parade marshals and officials must be obeyed.
- Anytime a unit is pulled off the parade route, it is to remain there until the end of the parade.
- All vehicles and floats must be decorated with fire retardant materials.
- Failure to comply with all rules could cause penalities and or disqualification by Parade Coordinator.