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Signature Projects - Santa Claus Parade - Entries

     
 

Congratulations to the following winners of the 2005 Santa Claus Parade Judging:

Best Open Entry - Ionia Free Fair

Best Corporate Entry - Commerce Realty

Best Marching Band - Kenowa Hills High School (Red Division); Creston High School (Green Division)

Entry applications are being accepted for the 38th Annual Independent Bank and Jaycees Santa Parade. The deadline for applications is November 3, 2006. The fee for entries postmarked on or before Nov. 3 is $40 (non-profits) or $75 (corporate). The fee for entries postmarked after Nov. 3 is $65 (non-profits) or $100 (corporate). The entry fee for marching bands, military & municipal rescue units, and sponsors will be waived. Entries will not be accepted after Nov. 10.

Programs listing the entries will be distributed to spectators the day of the parade. Entries received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be listed in the program. It is strongly encouraged that entries adhere to the parade theme, "Santa's Toyland", or be decorated in accordance with the holiday.

Parade Rules & Regulations (PLEASE READ!)
Entrant Application
Staging and De-staging Instructions

Checks should be made out to: GRAND RAPIDS JAYCEES
Please note "Parade Entry Fee" in Memo Line

Please send completed entrant applications along with entry fee (if applicable) to:

Grand Rapids Jaycees
3923 28th Street
Box 375
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-1805
Fax: (616) 949-8742

Entries will be judged in three categories: Best Open Entry, Best Corporate Entry and Best Marching Band. Best Open Entry and Best Corporate Entry judging will start at 9 am in the staging areas before the parade. Band Directors: Please note that band judging will take place during the parade. If your organization does not wish to be judged, please indicate so on your application.

If you have any questions, please contact: Julie Smith at jks100@comcast.net or (616) 791-6889; Ryan Bruce at r.k.bruce@sbcglobal.net or (616) 706-3968; Nick Wasmiller at wasmiller@sstpr.com or (616) 776-3511.