2025 4th of July Parade Application

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It's time to get creative and celebrate our Nations Independence at the Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade!

This year’s theme is “Celebrating Our Nation’s Independence” — an inspiring call to honor our country with creativity and pride. It’s time to build an award-winning parade entry that will wow the crowd and judges alike!

Bring Back the Traditional Parade Float!

Step back in time and embrace the nostalgia of traditional parade floats!

The Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade invites all participants to unleash their creativity and craftsmanship. Using classic materials like chicken wire, paper mâché, tissue paper, and your unique personal flair, let’s revive the artistry and grandeur of the traditional parade float.

Award Categories:

The Greeley Stampede will recognize exceptional entries with awards in the following categories:

• Best Overall Float

• Best Marching Band

• Most Patriotic

• UNC Community Fan Pick Award

Special Prizes:

• Ebba Mae Granat Memorial Parade Fund: The best marching band or 4H youth entry will receive a generous $1,000 donation to honor their dedication and talent.

Get Ready to Shine!

Think big, get creative, and bring your vision to life. We can’t wait to see your amazing entries at the Greeley Stampede Parade!

Contact Information

Organization Name

Organization Type

Select One

Commercial (For-profit business entity)

Community (Non-profit, civic club, church, school, special interest group, youth group)

Organization Address

Primary Contact Information

Primary Phone Number

Primary Email Address

Secondary Contact Information

Secondary Phone Number

Secondary Email Address

Email is the primary way we will communicate with you, please make sure you enter this information correctly. Also, please add parades@greeleystamped.org to your address book.

Entry Information

Did you participate in the 2024 Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade?

Yes

Type of Entry

Marching Band (please fill out section below)

Float

Walking

Vehicle

Other:

Is your parade entry equestrian?

Horse Drawn, Uniformed Rider, and/or Live Equine Mascot.

Yes

If you answered YES to the above question please explain what type of equine and how many or put n/a.

Dimensions of your entry:

(Note that the maximum height of your entry CANNOT exceed 13 feet from the ground up. Anything taller will not clear overhead power lines. The maximum length of your entry, including all components, cannot exceed 80 feet.)

Height of your entry:

Length of your entry:

Please select

If you selected 50+ above please specify how many will be participating in your entry or put n/a.

Entry Details

Please describe your entry to its entirety. Include the number of people you expect to have riding on the float and the number of people who will be walking. Include number of horses (or other animals), riders, outriders, and hitches. Include all musical or band information.

Specific Marching Band Information

If this section does not apply to you please put n/a.

Marching Band Name

Entry Script

Entry Title

Please write a script for the announcer to read as your entry drives by in the parade.

100 Character Minimum, 250 Character Limit. Please do not put N/A this section is required for your parade submission to be valid.

Messages may not include:

o Comparative language (e.g., “leader,” “largest,” “the only”)

o Qualitative language (favorable qualities, benefits and claims)

o Inducements (offers, incentives)

o Calls to action.

o Price/value language.

o Personal pronouns (e.g. ”you,” “we”)

Insurance Information

All auto and motorized vehicle entries must provide the Greeley Independence Stampede with a copy of the current vehicle insurance. In addition to providing a copy of insurance, whomever is driving in the parade must provide proof of current driver’s license which may not be expired or red flagged.

All equestrian entries must provide the Greeley Independence Stampede with a current Certificate of Liability showing Liability Insurance in the amount of $500,000 per occurrence. You must also provide evidence that you carry Bodily Injury and Property Damage limits of $250,000/$500,000 in Auto Liability Insurance. The Certificate must show the Greeley Independence Stampede as an Additional Insured on your Liability Insurance. A current Certificate must be on file for each vehicle that is entered in the parade.

Please submit these documents by June 1, 2025 to the Greeley Stampede at 600 North 14th Avenue Greeley, Colorado or email parades@greeleystampede.org.

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Driver's License Upload

Email parades@greeleystampede.org for additional drivers and changes.

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Payment

March 28th to June 1st is $100.

Any entries after June 1st will need to be directly approved by the Parades Chairman, Stephen Walker, if approved the entry fee will be $125.

The standard entry length has a maximum length of 80 feet with additional space costing $20 per every additional 10’ and a maximum of 160’.

A Greeley Stampede Representative will reach out for payment of additional fees. Please complete the payment at the end of this form regardless for your entry to be valid.

CAR CLUBS can drive two cars side-by-side as long as they do not exceed 25 ft across.

Youth non-profit community organizations can apply for a registration fee variance by contacting Parade Lead Stephen Walker by May 1, 2025. Fee variance is limited to the first five (5) requests along with their completed registrations.

Do you need additional space?

_A stampede representative will be reaching out at a later time to collect additional fees._

Clear choice

Yes

Agreement of Guidelines

If you have not yet read our rules and information please visit our website for a pdf document.

https://www.greeleystampede.org/p/family-fun/parades/4th-of-july-parade

I have read all the 2025 guidelines and agree to ensure my entry follows them.

Please ensure you have thoroughly read through the guidelines for the parade prior to completing the application. By checking this box, you are agreeing to follow all guidelines.

YES

Parade Entry Fee

$100

Initial $100 payment is required for application to be processed. Failure to pay will result in no placement in parade.

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