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 2024 Parade Policies and Regulations as provided, and I have discussed the same with all the members of my group/organization who will be participating in the 2024 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. 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 any and 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 any and 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. I/We understand that for the safety of parade participants and observers, NOTHING (candy, favors, coupons, advertisements, business cards, silly string, water guns, etc.) can be thrown, tossed, squirted, or ejected along the parade route. Approved items (via entry disclosure on this application and receiving approval via email) may only be handed out along the edges of the parade route and shall not be distributed in a manner which may intentionally or unintentionally encourage parade observers to venture from designated observation areas, such as sidewalks and curbs, onto the parade route. We hereby attest that any/all drivers of any parade entry vehicle are at least 18 years of age, maintain a valid driver’s license, and said vehicle will display a current license plate.