The Lions Club and the City of Covington invite you to help make CARNIVAL IN COVINGTON 2019 the best ever! Participation is easy and fun!

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M A R D I G R A S D A Y M A R C H 5, 2 0 1 9 YOUR COVINGTON MARDI GRAS DAY 2019 INVITATION Be part of the growing Celebration on the Northshore!

1 M A R D I G R A S D A Y M A R C H 5, YOUR COVINGTON MARDI GRAS DAY 2019 INVITATION Be part of the growing Celebration on the Northshore! The Lions Club and the City of Covington invite you to help make CARNIVAL IN COVINGTON 2019 the best ever! Participation is easy and fun! See our Facebook page CarnivalinCovington or for details. Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 30, to be part of the March 5 Celebration. Feel free to contact via phone or one of the Parade Committee members listed below for additional details: Larry Rolling Parade Committee Chairman llrollingjr@aol.com Mark Johnson Parade Committee Member coachmarkj@gmail.com Theo Mullen Parade Committee Member theomullen@yahoo.com

M A R D I G R A S D A Y M A R C H 5, 2 0 1 9 JOIN US on the Northshore s Most Fes ve Day!

With your help, support and par cipa on in our 60th anniversary celebra on set for March 5, 2019 will be even be er and more fun for all.

Here are the ways to join the fun: You can sponsor a tradi onal Mardi Gras ﬂoat with up to 28 riders of your choice, or half a ﬂoat with up to 14 riders.

You can organize a walking group of family, friends, club, church group or business, again with a sign iden fying your group.

Or, you can simply make a ﬁnancial dona on to the Lions Club Parade Fund, with all proceeds will be used to support and expand the Mardi Gras 2019 fun.

2 M A R D I G R A S D A Y M A R C H 5, JOIN US on the Northshore s Most Fes ve Day! The Lions Club Mardi Gras Parade has evolved into the Northshore s biggest family party of the year. With your help, support and par cipa on in our 60th anniversary celebra on set for March 5, 2019 will be even be er and more fun for all. Par cipa on as an individual, a family or a business is easy, the beneﬁts are tangible and the city is improved by your support. Here are the ways to join the fun: You can sponsor a tradi onal Mardi Gras ﬂoat with up to 28 riders of your choice, or half a ﬂoat with up to 14 riders. You can cra and ride a ﬂoat or vehicle of your design, including a sign adver sing your business or service. You can organize a walking group of family, friends, club, church group or business, again with a sign iden fying your group. You can sponsor an independent group, such as a local school class, neighborhood, civic group or special interest club. Or, you can simply make a ﬁnancial dona on to the Lions Club Parade Fund, with all proceeds will be used to support and expand the Mardi Gras 2019 fun. Whichever op on you select, Covington, its ci zens and your business will beneﬁt. Enclosed separately is the parade registra on form, parade rules and other details. Please see our CarnivalinCovington Facebook page or our website for addi onal informa on or contact one of the Covington Parade Commi ee members listed below. Members of the commi ee are available to answer ques ons on how to par cipate. Please feel free to contact them by phone or at any me. Sincerely, Bill Woessner Lions Club President Larry Rolling, Parade Commi ee Chairman llrollingjr@aol.com Mark Johnson, Parade Commi ee Member coachmarkj@gmail.com Theo Mullen, Parade Commi ee Member theomullen@yahoo.com

M A R D I G R A S D A Y M A R C H 5, 2 0 1 9 SPONSORSHIP & INFORMATION FORM Deadline: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 GOLD RIDING SPONSOR* Signage with your company/name will be displayed on the float

3 M A R D I G R A S D A Y M A R C H 5, SPONSORSHIP & INFORMATION FORM Deadline: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 GOLD RIDING SPONSOR* Signage with your company/name will be displayed on the float and at the Covington Trailhead; mentioned in all press releases including print and social media. PURPLE RIDING SPONSOR* Signage with your company/name will be displayed on the float and at the Covington Trailhead; mentioned in all press releases including print and social media. GREEN RIDING SPONSOR* Enjoy the celebration like all the other riders. Float insurance is included in all float sponsorhip programs. Restrooms are on each float. Riders just show up, climb aboard, throw, wave to the crowd, dance a little, have a good time and leave for the after parade party. No clean except the mess! CARNIVAL DONATION SPONSORSHIP ONLY This donation will be used for upgrading Carnival in Covington and will be used for float improvements, marching bands and entertainment at the Covington Trailhead. Your company or individual name will be displayed at the trailhead and also in all presses releases including print and social media. Gold Sponsor - $2,800 Purple Sponsor - $1,500 Green Sponsor - $150 Donation Only (Minimum $250) COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL NAME ADDRESS CONTACT NAME PHONE NUMBER ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP HOW DO YOU WANT YOUR COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL NAMED DISPLAYED? Retain a copy for your records. Larry Rolling, Parade Commi ee Chairman llrollingjr@aol.com Mark Johnson, Parade Commi ee Member Theo Mullen, Parade Commi ee Member coachmarkj@gmail.com theomullen@yahoo.com

1. Categories are as follows: a. Sponsored Floats b. Truck Floats c. Float Drawn by separate vehicles d. Antique Car e. Marching / Walking Groups f. Bands g. Dance Teams 2019 PARADE RULES 2.

4 1. Categories are as follows: a. Sponsored Floats b. Truck Floats c. Float Drawn by separate vehicles d. Antique Car e. Marching / Walking Groups f. Bands g. Dance Teams 2019 PARADE RULES 2. Prizes will be awarded in four (4) categories large float, small float, dance team and marching/walking group. 3. A marching group is ten (10) or more persons costumed alike. 4. Only organized groups of ATV s, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, and horses will be allowed in the parade. Your club or organization entry form must be submitted by Wednesday, January 30 along with your donation, for approval and to ensure participation in the parade. Solo entries will not be accepted. 5. Lineup placement for the parade will be decided on Wednesday, February 13. All entries received after this time will be placed following the previously positioned entries. 6. Any motorized vehicle must have liability insurance, and must attach Certificate of Insurance to application form. 7. A brief meeting will be held Wednesday, February 13, 7 pm, and each organization/participant must send at least one representative to the meeting, but more than one can attend. We will call the roll and each organization/participant must be represented to receive their packet. 8. All trucks, floats, other rolling vehicles, riders and marching groups must be properly decorated and/or costumed in a theme appropriate to the event. 9. All rolling units must display the two (2) official position signs. (Lions Club will provide signs) 10. No object that could cause injury to a spectator may be thrown. Offenders will be ejected from the parade. 11. No throws are allowed from the driver in their vehicle. Continued to Page 2...

5 Page Costumes and decorations, including music, must be appropriate for all ages. Obscene or deeply provocative themes are not allowed. Costumes must be theme of the float/truck or purple, green or gold attire. 13. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BY FLOAT RIDERS OR OTHER PARADE PARTICIPANTS IS NOT ALLOWED BEFORE OR DURING THE EVENT. PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SMOKE WHILE IN THE PARADE. 14. Participants should begin arriving at 7 am Tuesday, March 5, at the St. Tammany Parish Court House. Enter Jefferson Avenue from 26 th Avenue. (Do not attempt to enter from the Columbia Street, 27 th or 28 th Avenue). Lineup will end at 9:45 am. 15. Driver of any vehicle participating in the parade must stay with that vehicle. Under no condition are they to leave it without someone to drive it. All illegally parked cars in line- up area will be towed away. 16. Political and obscene themes, microphones and megaphones are not allowed on floats, trucks or individuals. No literature/pamphlets/flyers etc. can be handed out on parade route. 17. No entry shall have a height exceeding sixteen (16) feet due to power lines, lights, etc. NO EXCEPTIONS. 18. Fire extinguisher required aboard all motor vehicles. All floats require an exit ladder. The Covington Fire Department will perform a safety inspection of all entries prior to being allowed to participate in the parade. External electrical sources must meet safety standards. 19. FREE reserved parking for parade participants at Covington s Justice Center parking garage. 20. Participants (drivers and riders) must comply with all City of Covington ordinances pertaining to parades. (NOTE: See city of Covington s website at under codes and ordinances for full list or obtain a copy from the Lions Club). For further information, call Bill Woessner at or the Covington Lions Club (Leave a message if no answer at the Lions Club). I have read and accept the parade rules of the Covington Lion s Club Parade on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 ORGANIZATION / GROUP (PRINT) PHONE NUMBER / SIGNATURE DATE See our Facebook page CarnivalinCovington or for additional details and contact information.

Deadline to submit entry form is Tuesday, February 13, PLEASE PRINT Organization Name: Contact Person:

PARADE EN- TRY FORM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018 Parade Time begins at 6:00PM Deadline to submit entry form is Tuesday, February 13, 2018 PLEASE PRINT Organization Name: Contact Person: Telephone: ( ) (