Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 12 Noon.
Deadline for Parade Registration is September 11, 2009
Theme: Clarion River's Show of Leaves
The Parade category sponsors include Burns & Burns Associates Inc., Central Electric Cooperative Inc., Dr. Marc Maslov (Ear, Nose & Throat Associates), Kriebel Wells, and PA American Water.
On or about September 17, 2009, after the Clarion Hospital “Tournament of Leaves” Parade committee reviews your application, we will send you detailed information concerning your appearance in the parade. If you do not receive this follow-up material by September 22, 2009, please call our office at (814) 226-9161.
CATEGORIES
MARCHING UNITS
Judged
Description: May be of a musical or non-musical nature, this category will be judged.
Examples: High school bands, drill teams, boot camp, dance lines, flag processions, tumblers, gymnastic groups, skating groups, and other musical or instrumental groups.
FLOATS
Judged
Divisions: Community, University
2009 Theme: Clarion River's Show of Leaves
Community Description: Produced by non-Clarion University student organization or any other community group.
Examples: Clarion County Career Center, VNA, Civic Organizations, Businesses, Scout Groups, etc.
University Description: Produced by CUP Students Only.
VIP’s, DIGNITARIES, & CELEBRITIES
Non-Judged
Description: All local, state, national and inter-national celebrities by special invitation only. (Does not include persons running for election.) “See Float Policy”
Examples: Governor, County Commissioners, Borough Representatives, State and local fair queens.
NOVELTY UNITS
Non-Judged
Description: Non-traditional attractions
Examples: Military & Specialty equipment, cycling clubs, antique cars, school groups, shrine units, clowns, costume characters of any National City Autumn Leaf Festival sponsor ONLY, mascots of any local or state athletic program.
NON-PROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATION OR GROUPS
Non-Judged
Description: Any local non-profit organization can participate by following the specific guidelines.
Examples: Zonta, Rotary, Kiwanis, etc.
COLORGUARD
Non-Judged
Description: Honor guard units exhibiting skill and accuracy of educational, law enforcement or military origins.
Examples: American Legion Color Guard, Scout Groups, VFW, etc.
EQUESTRIAN AND/OR ANIMAL GROUPS
Non-Judged
Examples: Horse & Rider Units, K-9 Groups, Llamas, Heinz Hitch, etc.
SPECIALTY GROUPS
Non-Judged
Description: Any organization that enters this category must display and/or perform an activity related to the current National City® Autumn Leaf Festival™ Theme: Clarion River's Show of Leaves.
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MARCHING UNITS (TENTATIVE PRIZE LIST)
Judging for the Marching Units division will be provided by Bob Brady and the Clarion Hospital "Tournament of Leaves" Parade Judges' Group. The decisions of the judges are final. Score sheets will not be provided on the day of the parade, but will be sent to you within one week of the parade if you so request.
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CLASS AA BANDS
(less than 49 playing members)
1st --$400 plus plaque
3rd --$200 plus plaque
4th --$100 plus plaque
Best Drum Major Award
Best Color Guard Award
OPEN CLASS BANDS
(more than 80 playing members)
1st --$1000 plus plaque
Best Drum Major Award
Best Color Guard Award
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CLASS AAA BANDS
(49 to 80 playing members)
1st --$400 plus plaque
2nd --$300 plus plaque
3rd --$200 plus plaque
Best Drum Major Award
Best Color Guard Award
Boot Camps, Drill Teams, Flag Processions,
Tumblers, Dance Lines, Gymnastic Groups,
Skating Groups
1st -- $200 plus plaque
2nd -- $150 plus plaque
3rd -- $100 plus plaque
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| FLOATS |
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1st -- $200 plus plaque
2nd – 150 plus plaque
3rd -- $100 plus plaque
4th -- $50 plus plaque
There will also be a prize for the “BEST OF PARADE” float.
The floats will be judged based on three major criteria:
- Originality in the execution of the theme;
- Workmanship; and
- Artistic (aesthetic) appeal.
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All trophies and prize money MUST BE PICKED UP after the parade
NO TROPHIES WILL BE MAILED
ALL PRIZE MONIES WILL BE AWARDED SUBJECT TO PARTICIPATION AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION |
Release Form
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