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SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration Parade 2024
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Old-Fashioned 4th of July\n\n \n\nEXCITING NEWS! This year\, we are introducing a parade contest with various categories to add an extra layer of fun and competition. You now have the opportunity to not only make your entry exceptional but also win fantastic prizes! Here are the contest categories:\n\n \n\n1. Best Theme Interpretation: Share your creativity by aligning your entry with this year's theme\, "Old-Fashioned 4th of July." The most imaginative and inspiring interpretation will take home the prize.\n\n \n\n2. Most Interactive entry: Engage the crowd like never before! The entry that encourages the most audience interaction and participation will be recognized.\n\n \n\n3. Outstanding Performance: If your entry includes music\, dance\, or any form of entertainment\, this is your chance to shine. The most captivating and memorable performance will be awarded.\n\n \n\nThese contest categories are designed to inspire and motivate you to make your entry truly outstanding. \n\n \n\nTo ensure the parade remains a vibrant and engaging event for everyone\, we have decided to limit the number of participants to 80 entries through an application process. This will help us maintain a parade duration of approximately 2 hours\, allowing for a memorable experience for our community. \n\n \n\nOur goal is to create lasting memories\; we believe that by taking these steps will impact our community and visitors. \n\n \n\nThank you for being a vital part of our Independence Day Celebration. We look forward to seeing your incredible entry and celebrating our nation's freedom together.\n\n\n\nAPPLICATION PROCESS: \n\nApply now through June 9\, 2024. Start your planning now.\n\nJune 15 - those applicant that are approved will be announced & invoices will be sent.\n\nJune 21 - payments & scripts are due\; email scripts to Events@OakHarborChamber.com.\n\nJune 21 - parade instructions & line up will be announced.\n\n\n\nParade fees: \n\nNonprofit - $25\n\nMember - $35\n\nNon Members - $50\n\nSchool's groups - free\n\n\n\nEntry Dimensions - Entries can be no wider than 12 feet wide due to the route going down Pioneer Way.\n\n\n\nScripts - Scripts are what the emcee will read at the grandstand at the end of the parade. These need to be 100 words or less and emailed no later than June 21 to Events@OakHarborChamber.com.\n\n\n\nCertificates of Liability (COI) - COIs are to insure the entities for any accidents that may occur during the event. Please have Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce and City of Oak Harbor as additionally insured.
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\n\nEXCITING NEWS! This year\, we are introducing a parade contest with various categories to add an extra layer of fun and competition. You now have the opportunity to not only make your entry exceptional but also win fantastic prizes! Here are the contest categories:
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\n\n1. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Best Theme Interpretation: \;Share your creativity by aligning your entry with this year&rsquo\;s theme\, &ldquo\;Old-Fashioned 4th of July.&rdquo\; The most imaginative and inspiring interpretation will take home the prize.
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\n\n2. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Most Interactive entry: \;Engage the crowd like never before! The entry that encourages the most audience interaction and participation will be recognized.
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\n\n3. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Outstanding Performance: \;If your entry includes music\, dance\, or any form of entertainment\, this is your chance to shine. The most captivating and memorable performance will be awarded.
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\n\nThese contest categories are designed to inspire and motivate you to make your entry truly outstanding.
\n\n \;
\n\nTo ensure the parade remains a vibrant and engaging event for everyone\, we have decided to limit the number of participants to 80 entries through an application process. This will help us maintain a parade duration of approximately 2 hours\, allowing for a memorable experience for our community.
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\n\nOur goal is to create lasting memories\; we believe that by taking these steps will impact our community and visitors.
\n\n \;
\n\nThank you for being a vital part of our Independence Day Celebration. We look forward to seeing your incredible entry and celebrating our nation&rsquo\;s freedom together.
\n
\nAPPLICATION PROCESS: \;
\nApply now through June 9\, 2024. Start your planning now.
\nJune 15 - \;those applicant that are approved will be announced &\; invoices will be sent.
\nJune 21 \;- \;payments &\; scripts are due\; email scripts to Events@OakHarborChamber.com.
\nJune \;21 \;- \;parade instructions &\; line up will be announced.
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\nParade fees: \;
\nNonprofit - $25
\nMember - $35
\nNon Members - $50
\nSchool'\;s groups - free
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\nEntry Dimensions - Entries can be no wider than 12 feet wide due to the route going down Pioneer Way.
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\nScripts - Scripts are what the emcee will read at the grandstand at the end of the parade. These need to be 100 words or less and emailed no later than June \;21 \;to Events@OakHarborChamber.com.
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\nCertificates of Liability (COI) - COIs are to insure the entities for any accidents that may occur during the event. Please have Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce and \;City of Oak Harbor as additionally insured.
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LOCATION:The Parade route will be on SE Pioneer Way starting at SE Midway and ending at the parking lot near Ace Hardware.
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DTSTAMP:20260519T165232Z
URL:https://business.oakharborchamber.com/events/details/independence-day-celebration-parade-2024-17298
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