68th Annual Northeast Los Angeles Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 1 p.m.

Holiday Parade

Contact: Rosamaria (323) 635-9125 Yolanda (323) 256-3151 Margaret (818) 445-2523 Highland ParkChamber@gmail.com

THE 68th NORTHEAST LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY PARADE TO BRING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON

People Helping People

The 68th Northeast Los Angeles Holiday Parade will officially bring in the holiday season on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 1 p.m. Santa will be there again, will you? The citys second oldest annual holiday parade has become a great attraction for entertainers and audience alike! Our list of participants continues to grow offering more marching bands, drill teams, dancers, musicians, floats, equestrian units, celebrities and community representatives.

This annual volunteer organized community parade is being presented by the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce with collaboration from Los Angeles City Councilmen Ed Reyes (CD 1) and Jose Huizar (CD 14) as well as numerous local businesses and organizations.

The parade will proceed from North Figueroa Street and Avenue 60, southbound to Sycamore Grove Park. Accessible by the Metro Rail Gold Line, the parade also introduces visitors to the Northeast areas cultural and historic facilities and unique shopping experience. Come out and bring the family for a day of fun and excitement!

Presented by The

Highland Park Chamber of Commerce

In partnership with Councilman Ed Reyes CD 1 and Councilman Jose Huizar CD 14 Accessible by Metro Rail Gold Line

68th Annual Northeast Los Angeles Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 1 p.m.

For information, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 323-256-3151 HighlandParkChamber@gmail.com

Holiday Parade

PARADE ENTRY FORM

(Please print in ink)
Name of Business/Organization: ______________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ____________________________________________Title___________________________ ENTRY TITLE: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________City __________________Zip ______ Phone ________________________ Fax _____________________ E-mail ___________________________ ENTRY CATEGORY (circle one) School Band Drill Team Cheer Squad Flags Commercial Dancers Dignitary Service Veterans Animals Bicycle Other _____________________________________________________ Number of people in Entry: ____________ Number of vehicles in entry: ____________ We will use a: ____car ____truck ____ float Other __________________________ Will your entry be accompanied by Music? ____ Yes ___ No Have you been in the parade before: ___ Yes ___ No If yes, please provide a history WE ARE A: (check one) ____ Business or For-Profit Organization (Fee $150) _____ Non-profit Organization (Fee waived with 501c (3) Letter of Determination)

School Group (Entry Fee waived) ____ We will be unable to participate. Accept my donation of $___ for the parade.
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Please make check payable to: Northeast Los Angeles Holiday Parade
And return to: 1270 N. Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Fax: 323-255-6352

For information, please call the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, 323-256-3151. HighlandParkChamber@gmail.com
Presented by The

Highland Park Chamber of Commerce

In partnership with Councilman Ed Reyes CD 1 and Councilman Jose Huizar CD 14 Accessible by Metro Rail Gold Line

68th Annual Northeast Los Angeles Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 1 p.m.

Holiday Parade

Enrollment Deadline November 20, 2012 PARADE RELEASE FORM

I/We, the undersigned, hereby agree to hold harmless The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce and its agents for any accident and/or injury resulting from my/our participation in the 68th Annual Northeast Los Angeles Holiday Parade. I/We acknowledge that I/We have read the Parade Rules and Guidelines and agree to abide by said rules and guidelines in their entirety. I/We understand and agree not to distribute anything (candy, confetti, flyers etc.) from my/our parade entry into the street or the crowds. I/We understand that if I/We have misrepresented our entry in any way, it will be cause for removal from the parade.
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Signature of Entry Representative

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Remember to include: this page your entry form a description of your group history of your entry in the parade if you have a vehicle entered into the parade, please include a copy of the insurance for that vehicle

Thank you.
Presented by The

Highland Park Chamber of Commerce

In partnership with Councilman Ed Reyes CD 1 and Councilman Jose Huizar CD 14 Accessible by Metro Rail Gold Line

68th Annual Northeast Los Angeles Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 1 p.m.

For information please call: Highland Park Chamber of Commerce (323) 256-3151 / HighlandParkChamber@gmail.com

Holiday Parade

PARADE RULES AND GUIDELINES

Date: Time: Theme: Location: Sunday, December 2, 2012 1 p.m. People Helping People Starting - North Figueroa & Avenue 60 in Highland Park

PRIOR TO PARADE Deadline for parade entries is November 20, 2012. Entries received after this date are not guaranteed
placement in the parade. All entries should incorporate the theme into the parade entry. All entries are required to decorate floats and dress in family friendly manner Rated G. All entries must carry identification banner. Entry committee must approve all parade entries. Entry categories are limited to space availability. Prior to the parade, staging information will be sent to all registered entries. Drill teams, Marching Bands, Cheer Squads etc. are limited to a two-minute program for judging and in designated areas only. Entries will be disqualified for non-compliance!

DAY OF PARADE
Streets on parade route will be closed from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. on day of parade. Check-in booth will open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 11:30 a.m. Located at the Highland Park Recreation Center, 6150 Piedmont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. 90042. All entries must check in by 11:30 a.m. Only one person per group must check in. The 68th NELA Holiday Parade will start promptly at 1p.m. All units must be in place, dressed in uniform/costume and prepared to move at 12:45 p.m. Line up will start on Avenue 60 toward North Figueroa. Parade will start on Avenue 60 and finish at Sycamore Grove Park. There will be no stopping during or on parade route except where indicated prior to parade. No objects may be thrown or distributed from parade entry or participants. Good sportsmanlike conduct is required at all times. Group will be disqualified from parade day and future participation. Any group which exceeds the noise limit as determined by HPCC or LAPD will be removed from the Parade.

JUDGING
Judging of entries will take place during the parade, at a designated location. Judging criteria is available upon request.

AWARDS
First, Second and Third place trophies will be awarded to outstanding entries.
Presented by The

Highland Park Chamber of Commerce

In partnership with Councilman Ed Reyes CD 1 and Councilman Jose Huizar CD 14 Accessible by Metro Rail Gold Line

68th Annual Northeast Los Angeles Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 1 p.m. SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING
Business/Sponsor: ____________________________________________________________ Contact: __________________________________ Cell: ______________________________ Address: __________________________________City ____________ST _____Zip ________ Phone: _______________________________Fax:___________________________________ E-mail:__________________________________________ @ ______________________ ____ Holiday Angel $400 * Full page ad in parade program * Recognition by Parade Announcers * Commemorative T-Shirt $300 * 2/3 page ad in Parade Program $200 * 1/2 page ad in Parade program $150 * 1/3 page ad in Parade program $100 * 1/4 page ad in Parade Program

Holiday Parade

____ Holiday Elf ____ Santas Little Helper ____ Santas Reindeer ____ Stocking Stuffer

Please contact Parade Chair for cover advertisement prices. All materials submitted become property of the Holiday parade. Additional set-up or imprint charges will be billed at a rate of $65/hr. Please make check payable to: Northeast Los Angeles Holiday Parade.
Complete and return this form along with your check, and camera-ready advertisement and/or art to: NELA Holiday Parade- 1270 N. Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Advertisement DEADLINE November 15, 2012

For information, please call : Highland Park Chamber of Commerce (323) 256-3151 / HighlandParkChamber@gmail.com
Presented by The

Highland Park Chamber of Commerce

In partnership with Councilman Ed Reyes CD 1 and Councilman Jose Huizar CD 14 Accessible by Metro Rail Gold Line

68th Annual Northeast Los Angeles Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 1 p.m. VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM
Please type or print in ink - fill in all spaces Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _______________________ Fax: ____________________________ Message: ________________________ E-mail: __________________________

Holiday Parade

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO? Please check all that apply
COMMITTEE WORK

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Sponsorship ____ Judging ____ Entertainment Entries ____ Logistics (Parade) ____ V.I.P. Publicity ____ Logistics (WinterFest) ____ Clerical Program ____ Entertainment (Parade) ____ Telephones Other __________________________________________________________________

DAY OF PARADE WORK

___ Entry Check-in ___ Program distribution ___ Staging

___ Entry Line-up ___ Parade Monitor ___ Decorations

___ Judging ___ Parade Runner ___ V.I.P. Hostess

___ Banner Carriers ___ Security

AVAILABILITY: (Please check all that apply) DAYS Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. ____ ____ ____ ____ Fri. ____ Sat. ____ Sun. ____ TIME 10 a.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. -- 8 p.m. ____ ____ ____

OUR VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! COME JOIN THE FUN!

Mail Form to: NELA Annual Holiday Parade - 1270 N. Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA 90042 For information, please call: Highland Park Chamber of Commerce (323) 256-3151 / HighlandParkChamber@gmail.com

Presented by The

Highland Park Chamber of Commerce

In partnership with Councilman Ed Reyes CD 1 and Councilman Jose Huizar CD 14 Accessible by Metro Rail Gold Line