2026 Summerfest Parade - 250 Years of Stars and Stripes

Downtown Centralia Summerfest Parade
July 4, 2026 at 4 pm

Please fill out the form below AND THEN pay your fee at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/summerfest-parade--2026

If you have questions please email cdaparade@gmail.com or call Mandi at 360-827-1609

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Type of Entry
Will Your Entry Be Playing Music Either Live Or With A Sound System?

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Length of entry (Height not to exceed 14 feet)
Additional description of your entry:
2026 SUMMERFEST PARADE
WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT FORM

In consideration of the privilege of participating in the event, I grant to the Centralia Downtown Association its successors and assigns, the right to record, broadcast, and otherwise exploit in any and all media throughout the world, my performance in the event and to use my name, likeness, voice and biographical information concerning me in connection with promotion of the Summerfest and affiliated events. I further grant the use of the above for video and photo documentation and media purposes. I/We relinquish all future television, video and photographic rights by virtue of our appearance.

For the same consideration, I assume all risks associated with participation in the parade and hereby release and hold harmless all of the following, who are hereafter called "the indemnified parties'" namely the Centralia Downtown Association, the City of Centralia, Centralia College, Washington State Transportation Commission, the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Washington State Patrol, their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, successors, assigns, sponsors, members and volunteer workers from and against all and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of my participation in the parade, including without limitation, any personal injuries or damage to my personal property which I may incur as a result of participation in the Summerfest Parade. It is farther understood that we/I am to furnish my own insurance in case of injury.

I also agree to and shall indemnify and hold harmless all of the indemnified parties from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, causes of action, suits and liability of every kind including expenses of litigation, court costs and attorney's fees for injury to or death of any person for damage to any property arising out of or in connection with the Summerfest Parade or associated events the day of the parade, whether such injury, death or damages are caused by the sole negligence of the indemnified parties or the joint negligence of the indemnified parties and any other person or entity. I agree that this Waiver, Release and Indemnification Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington and that the venue for litigation involving the indemnified parties shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Lewis County, Washington.

The ultimate responsibility for safety lies with each individual parade entry. Entries must comply with all the Official Parade Rules and implement relevant government regulations, safety codes and manufacturer's recommendations and similar standards necessary to safely operate floats and equipment. I/We hereby understand and agree to accept all risk of bodily injury and/or property damage which I/we may incur or cause a third party to incur as a result of my/our participation in the Summerfest Parade.

This Waiver, Release and Indemnification Agreement has been thoroughly read and understood and is given in consideration of the privilege to participate in the Summerfest Parade. This Waiver, Release and Indemnification Agreement has been executed by the undersigned, who has the authority to represent. Your signature indicates that you have read and understand the information presented on this form and that your entity agrees to comply with all rules established for the Summerfest Parade in Centralia, WA.

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Ordinance No. 2402 - 14.28.045 Throwing or distributing of items prohibited. Under no circumstance shall items of any kind be thrown or distributed from any mobile parade entry including but not limited to motorized or animal. This shall include, but not be limited to candy, toys, prizes and promotional items. Any participants throwing or distributing items of any kind from any mobile parade entry, including but not limited to motorized or animal entry, shall have their parade entry and associated persons immediately removed from the parade by City Staff. If the parade entry and associated persons refuse to leave the parade route, CMC 14.28.050 shall be fully enforceable
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PLEASE NOTE: Because of the dangerous conditions and safety hazards that have been increasing over the past years, the prohibition against throwing candy is now a law and will be strictly enforced.

Ordinance No. 2402
14.28.045 Throwing or distributing of items prohibited.
Under no circumstance shall items of any kind be thrown or distributed from any mobile parade entry including but not limited to motorized or animal. This shall include, but not be limited to candy, toys, prizes and promotional items. Any participants throwing or distributing items of any kind from any mobile parade entry, including but not limited to motorized or animal entry, shall have their parade entry and associated persons immediately removed from the parade by City Staff. If the parade entry and associated persons refuse to leave the parade route, CMC 14.28.050 shall be fully enforceable. The only distribution of items, such as, but not limited to candy, toys, prizes and promotional items shall be directly from parade entry participants walking along the designated parade route by hand to spectators who are physically on a sidewalk or other area as the City staff may designate.

14.28.050 Penalty for violation.
Violations of this chapter are declared to be misdemeanors punishable upon conviction by fine only in an amount not to exceed the maximum penalty permitted for the Centralia municipal court under then effective state law. (Ord. 1665 sec 1(part), 1989)

I have read the above and understand that:
1. No item of any type may be thrown.
2. Items may only be given to people who are completely on the sidewalk. This includes people sitting on the curb who may have their feet in the street. However, an individual standing with even one foot in the street may not receive anything.
3. All items must be handed to each individual.
4. If these regulations are not followed my entry will be removed from the parade and it will be considered a misdemeanor offense with the possibility of a fine.

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1. The parade committee reserves the right to refuse or remove any entry, which, in their opinion, does not conform to parade rules.
ALL entries must be of the yearly assigned Parade Theme (250 Years of Stars and Stripes)
2. Entries with floats must be safe for passengers/spectators. Floats are limited to the maximum height of 14 feet, width of 12 feet
and length of 50 feet. No legs may dangle over the side of the vehicle or float.
3. Entries with animals must provide excrement "pooper scoopers” or be bagged before, during & after the parade.
4. NO THROWING CANDY! NO SILLY STRING! ONLY HANDOUTS. PLEASE REFER to the second ABOVE
Ordinance No. 2402 14.28.045 Throwing or distributing of items prohibited. Under no circumstance shall items of any kind be thrown or distributed from any mobile parade entry including but not limited to motorized or animal.
5. NO objects may be thrown, sprayed or distributed along the parade route. -Walkers may hand out candy only along the route.
6. No vehicles will be permitted in the staging area. Only the parade entry will be allowed. All parade participants must walk into the
assembly area due to limited space for staging.
7. If your entry is not in "formation" at the start time of the parade, your entry may be bumped to the end or denied at the discretion
of the parade officials. The parade order is at the discretion of the parade officials.
8. This is a forward movement parade. Stopping or reversing direction is not permitted.
9. Performance groups must perform "on the go". Bands are requested to play holiday music.
10. NO smoking or alcoholic beverages on any parade entry at any time or in the staging area. No firearms permitted.
11. No confederate flags allowed.
12. A representative from your entry must sign in at the check in area no later than 60 minutes before the parade begins. Check in will be at 12:OO pm on the corner of Silver & Centralia College Blvd under the Check In Tent. The staging area opens at noon for decorating on site. * Please bring trash bags and remove any debris created by
your entry. Pack out what you pack in!
13. All rules, instructions by parade officials or police must be obeyed at all times. Float drivers must be 18+ with a valid current drivers license.
14. The decision of the parade judges is final.
15. There must be at least one adult riding with an entry that is 'children only'. 1 adult for every 10 children.
16. A fire extinguisher must be present on every vehicle entry and float for safety reasons.
17. No refueling of generators will be allowed once the parade is in motion. All generators must be secured and away from combustible items.

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