Date: December 9, 2023  5:30 pm line up

Where: Line up @ Timpson HS, travel normal                                                                                                                       parade route

This will be Timpson’s first lighted nighttime parade. Let’s all work together to make it an event everyone can enjoy safely.

All parade entries MUST complete an application and turn it in prior to the parade. Please answer each question and be specific. Entry forms will not be processed until all information is complete. All entries must be received by December 4, 2023. A separate entry form must be completed for each parade entry (float, ATV, vehicle, tractor, bicycle, horse, wagon etc).

Winners will be announced at the end of the parade.  3 categories see below – trophies will be awarded

They will be contacted by the cell number on the parade entry form and asked to report to the main stage for recognition and presentation of prizes.

Questions?

                                            Thank you for your participation and support!

Contact information:

Name of Entry: ____________________________________________________________________

Contact Person present at the parade:_______________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________ State: ___________________________ ZIP: ____________

Phone: _____________________________ alt phone: _________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________________

Sponsoring business or organization, if any: _______________________________________________

PRIZES:  No cash awards. Trophies will be awarded to winners of the following categories: Best Themed/Lighted Float, Best Walking or Riding Group, and Timpson’s Best Entry. Winners will be announced at the end of the parade. They will be contacted by the cell number on the parade entry form and asked to report to the main stage for recognition and presentation of prizes. An announcement will be released to area media. Judging will be on THEME, LIGHTING and ORIGINALITY

Timpson Lighted Christmas Parade sponsored by Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce & Timpson Volunteer Fire Department.

Select a type of entry from the list below. A separate entry form must be completed for each entry, i.e. if you are registering two separate cars, each must be listed on separate forms.

Category A - FLOATS (INCLUDING TRAILERS) ¨ Float: Total length, including tow vehicle: _____________ Est. number of riders: _________ Is the float built on a: ¨ Truck & trailer ____________

Will your entry include music? ¨ Yes ¨ No

Category B - ALL OTHER ENTRIES (NO TRAILERS) ¨

Vehicle: List Make & Model ___________________________________________________________ ***

If a group, # vehicles in your group: _______ ¨ Marching Band: Estimated number of marchers: _______ ¨ Walking Group/Marchers: Estimated number in group: __________¨ Horse & Rider Club: Est. number of riders:__________ ALL LIVESTOCK must be diapered or have clean-up crew walking alongside parade entry! OR THEY WILL BE AT END OF LINE-UP  You are responsible for this; we do not provide this service. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Other: Please describe your entry below or use another page. Be specific: Provide description of your entry. Be as specific as possible, remember entries should reflect the theme of the festival listed on the top of the entry form, or Christmas theme.  Judges will look for creative use of the theme. The information provided below will be read (as written) by the parade commentators at stage. If nothing is written, nothing will be read. (Use an additional page if needed for float description)