Saturday, July 5, 2008 - 10:00am

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Dear Potential Parade Participant:

Thank you for your interest in the Palatine Jaycees’ Independence Day Parade. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 10am. The theme for the 2008 Parade and Festival is “Hometown Fest”. We want to promote the hometown feel of Palatine, reflecting on what makes it a great place to live.
Due to the popularity of the parade and the significantly reduced line-up area, we will be RESTRICTING ENTRIES this year. Submission of an application does not guarantee entry.

Not or Non Profit Parade Applicants:
Applications will be evaluated based on theme representation, entertainment value, and past participation in our parade. Entries need to embody at least one of the following characteristics to be considered: Float tied to the Festival theme – Hometown Fest; Musical Entry (taped music does not qualify); Other entertainment (karate, cheerleaders, etc).
Placement in Parade line-up will be based on timeliness of application, placement during previous years, and distribution of types of entries in the parade.

Profit Company Parade Applicants:
Profit company applicants with be assessed a $50 Entry Fee. Please send a check made out to the Palatine Jaycees along with your application to our mailing address. Same rules apply as the Not or Non Profit Parade Applicants.

Application Deadline:
Please complete and return the enclosed 2008 Parade Application NO LATER THAN MAY 19th. The completed application can be mailed to our P.O. Box listed on the application, or e-mailed to paljcparade@yahoo.com An electronic copy of the application can be found at www.palatinejaycees.org under Hometown Fest - Parade. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status and line-up instructions by June 1st.

Parade Entry Details (required):
Our parade is taped for broadcast on Comcast Cable TV. We want to be sure to recognize all of our parade participants during the broadcast. PLEASE be sure to provide information on your organization for the Cable TV Script.

Parade Assembly Instructions/ Line Up Procedures:
Instructions for parade line-up, including Parade Entry Number will be mailed June 1st.

Parade Judging (please limit performance to 45 seconds):
A panel of three judges, selected by the Jaycees, will give recognition to the Best Musical Group, Must Humorous entry, Best Representation of Theme as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd place honors for the Best of the Parade. The “Mayor’s Cup” will be presented by Mayor Rita Mullins to the overall Best Parade entry. *Please note that points will be deducted for going over allowed performance time.

Questions or comments should be directed to the Parade Committee via email at paljcparade@yahoo.com or via phone at (847) 604-0288. We look forward to receiving your completed 2008 Parade Application.

Sincerely,

Kelly Clegg, Kate McNally, and Pam Collins
2008 Parade Chairs