Kiwanis 4th of July Parade Entry Application

1. I/We understand that for the safety of both parade participants and observers, NOTHING (candy, water bottles, brochures, business cards, advertisement flyers, silly string, tokens, water gun spray, etc.) can be thrown, tossed, squirted or ejected along the parade route. Approved items may only be handed out along the edges of the parade route, at the curbs, and shall not be distributed in a manner which may intentionally or unintentionally encourage parade observers to venture from designated observation areas (such as from curbs or sidewalks) onto the parade route.

2. I hereby acknowledge and state that I am a duly authorized representative of the group/organization submitting this parade application. I have read and understand the 2026 Parade Policies provided with the parade application, and I have discussed the same with all the members of my group/organization who will be participating in the 2026 parade. As the group/organization, we agree to abide by all policies and understand that the unit may be pulled from participation and/or our group/organization’s participation in future LaPorte 4th of July parades may be affected for violation of said policies.

3. Our unit releases, in full and in total, the Kiwanis Club of LaPorte, the LaPorte 4th of July Parade Committee, and all Parade Sponsors from all responsibilities and liabilities regarding accidents and injuries while participating in the 4th of July Parade. We further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Kiwanis Club of LaPorte, the LaPorte 4th of July Parade Committee, and all Parade Sponsors from all claims or actions arising from our participation in the parade. We further acknowledge that our unit shall have sufficient liability and property damage insurance in case of accident, injury, or property damage.

4. We hereby attest that any/all drivers of our vehicle(s) are at least 18 years of age, maintain a valid driver’s license and that the vehicle(s) will display a current license plate.

5. The representative signs today whether it is a current intention to distribute anything as this signature also releases liability as outlined above. Any future intention to distribute anything during the parade requires this form to be resubmitted.