June 23-25, 2023
Tres Pinos, CA
17 more days 'til the Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo!
The Downtown Parade is the kick off to a week of festivities leading up to the 89th anniversary of The San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo, June 23-25, 2023.
We are looking for entertaining, creative, and exciting entries for our Downtown Hollister Parade happening on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11am.
We welcome bands, floats, drill teams, dance teams, comical groups, military groups and equestrians. Think out of the box! We can help you with ideas. Spectators want to be entertained and they will remember a unique, fun, entertaining entry. Anticipated attendance for this parade is 10,000 people.
Please read general parade guidelines found below. Respond early to be considered for placement in our parade. Parade organizers will approve applicants. Notification of acceptance will be emailed.
Deadline for Entry: Friday, May 19, 2023
THE SADDLE HORSE PARADE celebrates the opening of the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo in Hollister. The parade provides entertainment, community spirit, and sharing this event for all to enjoy.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION:
ENTRY APPLICATION FORM:
COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS ENTRIES:
THIS IS A FORWARD MOTION PARADE:
NO TOSSING OR DISTRIBUTING HANDOUTS, CANDY OR FAVORS:
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS:
CANCELLATION POLICY:
PARADE JUDGING:
MARCHING MUSICAL UNITS:
FLOATS:
SPECIALTY UNITS: (Clowns, Color Guards, Drill/Dance/Baton, Scout Groups, Military, Veterans)
VEHICLES:
EQUESTRIAN / ANIMAL UNITS:
SPECIAL GUESTS / DIGNITARIES:
PARTICIPANT AGE RESTRICTIONS:
Ray Pulver, Parade Producer Upbeat Parade Productions Tel/Fax: 408-629-2520 Email: Upbeatparades@aol.com