[If you represent an applicant that features live performances of musical tunes, you should complete the separate BAND Application form.] We (individually and/or collectively, the "Participant unit") hereby submit this application (the "Application") to be accepted into the line of march for the 2027 Baltimore St. Patrick Parade (the "Parade"). The Official Rules and Regulations for the Parade, and Instructions for completing Applications (both available as PDF files), should be read before starting the Application, and may be downloaded from the Parade website at https://irishparade.net/march-in-the-parade/. Answer ALL questions in the Application. Enter "NOT APPLICABLE" if you believe that a given question does not apply to your Participant unit. Only the photo uploads are optional. Any questions about the Application should be emailed to paradechair@gmail.com. Contact Information Your email address (a copy of this application is sent here) Contact Person for your Participant unit (to whom all official Parade emails and correspondence should be sent) Contact Person's Email Address Contact Person's Mailing Address (USPS) Contact Person's Phone Number (to which all official Parade phone calls will be directed, including but not limited to phone calls during the weekend of Parade Day) About your Participant unit Name of your Participant unit (as it should appear in the official Parade Guide program that will be available around March 1) Official legal name of your group or organization (if it varies in any respect from the name of your Participant unit) Number and name(s) of all separate organizations or groups that will be part of a joint marching formation with your Participant unit on Parade Day Biographical description (MAXIMUM length 25 words) of your Participant unit (MANDATORY for all applicants, whether or not your Participant unit has previously marched in the Parade) Type(s) of your Participant unit (check ALL boxes that may describe or apply to your Participant unit) Cheerleading UnitEquestrian UnitFloatIrish Dance School UnitMilitary UnitOther If you checked Other, describe the nature of your Participant unit's activities (including but not limited to the genre(s) of music and/or dance you perform and the kind(s) of musical instruments you use in your performance) Name(s) of up to three recent parade(s) (apart from this Parade) in which your Participant unit has participated Photos can be attached below (JPG, PNG or PDF, up to 4 MB each) or emailed to paradechair@gmail.com. Your Participant unit has sent photographs (attached below or emailed to paradechair@gmail.com) showing (1) your Participant unit in formation, (2) all vehicles and/or floats included in your Participant unit, (3) all banners identifying your Participant unit, and (4) all other signage to be displayed on any vehicle and/or float, and/or by any other means, while your Participant unit is marching in formation in the Parade YesNo Photo 1: your Participant unit in formation (optional) Photo 2: vehicles and/or floats (optional) Photo 3: banners identifying your Participant unit (optional) Photo 4: other signage (optional) Your unit on Parade Day Leader of your Participant unit (as of March 2027), including their name and title (for when your unit passes the reviewing stand on Parade Day) Number of people in your Participant unit (including but not limited to ALL musicians, dancers, unit officials, chaperones, etc.) Number(s) and type(s) of vehicles and/or floats in your Participant unit (the Parade is unable to furnish vehicles for any marching units) Describe each of the vehicles and/or floats listed in your previous response Your Participant unit will utilize loudspeakers and/or other equipment to amplify music, voice(s), and/or other sounds while marching in the Parade YesNo If you answered Yes to the previous question, describe your Participant unit's amplification system A Color Guard will be a component of your Participant unit YesNo Number and description of all support personnel accompanying your Participant unit Number, species, and breeds of all animals in your Participant unit Parade Guide Please contact us about purchasing an ad or listing in the official Parade Guide program that will be available around March 1. YesNo Agreements and Signature INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT To the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law, and in consideration of the approval of our Application (assuming that approval is in fact given), we, acting on behalf of our Participant unit and all personnel and/or or other groups associated with us (individually and/or collectively, the "Participant Unit Parties"), hereby agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS St. Patrick Celebrations, Inc., a Maryland nonprofit corporation, the Baltimore Saint Patrick Parade Committee, and its and their respective officers, directors, members, employees, and agents (individually and/or collectively, the "Parade Parties") from and against any and all claims, losses, causes of action, costs, expenses, and liabilities (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating or connected to the Parade Parties' performance, breach, active or passive negligence (excepting sole negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Parade Parties), or material violation of this Agreement. The Parade Parties reserve the right to require proof of liability insurance, additional photographs, and/or other information from any Participant Unit Parties pertinent to the Application. This Agreement and all claims relating to it shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland (including but not limited to the Maryland Uniform Electronic Transactions Act) without regard to its conflict of law principles. The Participant Unit Parties and the Parade Parties expressly agree and consent to the use of electronic signatures in connection with the making of this Agreement. We agree to the Indemnification Agreement above. FAMILY MEMBERS WE ACKNOWLEDGE that family members MAY NOT march with any Parade marching unit (including our Participant unit) unless written approval has been furnished to us before the day of the Parade. Moreover, family members are strongly discouraged from preceding or following our Participant unit along the Parade route. We understand that such conduct is disruptive and constitutes a major safety issue for marchers and bystanders. We acknowledge the statement above about family members. RULES AND REGULATIONS WE ACKNOWLEDGE that we have downloaded and read the Official Rules and Regulations for the 2027 Baltimore St. Patrick Parade. On behalf of our Participant unit, we agree to comply with the Rules and Regulations and any amendments made thereto. We understand that violators are subject to immediate expulsion from the Parade. We acknowledge the statement above about the Rules and Regulations. PARADE OFFICIALS, NAMES AND LIKENESSES WE ACKNOWLEDGE that by submitting our Participant unit's Application, we are agreeing to submit to the authority of all Parade officials in all matters related to Parade activities prior to and during the Parade. We grant permission for our name(s) and likeness(es) to be used for any and all purposes, including but not limited to advertising and publicity. We acknowledge the statement above about Parade officials and the use of our names and likenesses. Enter the name and title of a person authorized to sign binding legal documents on behalf of your Participant unit (the entry of which information will constitute your Participant unit's electronic signature for purposes of the Maryland Uniform Electronic Transactions Act) Enter today's date
