DCA CALLS FOR CHRISTMAS PARADE PARTICIPANTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2018 MEDIA INQUIRES Glenn White, DCA 717-571-7691 The Downtown Carlisle Association has opened Christmas Parade registration by releasing new 2018 Parade Participant Forms. Community groups, schools, families, businesses or other organizations are invited to participate in the 3 rd Annual F&M Trust Downtown Carlisle Christmas Parade on Friday, November 30, starting at 7:00 p.m. rain or shine. This year s theme is Light Up The Night and all participants are encouraged to design their unit with holiday or accent lights. Prize money and prizes will be awarded at end of the parade. The parade will be held on Hanover Street between North and Willow Streets and will kick-off a weekend full of holiday events. The F&M Trust Carlisle Christmas Parade will host over 50 parade units of floats, youth groups, marchers, dancers, and marching bands, and corporate units. Emceeing the night is RED 102.3 hosts, Phil George, Rick on Red, and Sara Sage. New this year is the parade marshalling area. The parade will line up and start south of the Carlisle Fire & Rescue at 177 Carlisle Springs Road and parade down to the square. Marchers will enter into the square and wait for Santa who will end the parade and light the official Christmas tree and new Veteran s Courtyard lights. Applications can be downloaded at www.lovecarlisle.com. For more information on participating as a unit, or sponsorship, contact the DCA at 717-245-2648.
Sponsored by: Dear Parade Applicant, Join us for the 2018 "Carlisle Christmas Parade" on Friday, November 30th at 7 pm The Downtown Carlisle Association along with F&M Trust welcome you to the 2018 Downtown Carlisle Christmas Parade. The parade theme is Light Up the Night Everyone is invited to participate the theme, by incorporating light in your entry. Parade units will consist of dancing troupes, costumed characters, floats, marching bands, and other unit entries. The parade day will include additional family oriented activities including a visit from Santa Claus, a giant Christmas tree lighting ceremony, community caroling, a free Christmas theme movie and other special events -- kicking-off to the holiday season in Carlisle and Cumberland County. "DOWNTOWN CARLISLE CHRISTMAS PARADE" FRIDAY, November 30 th at 7PM Please review the parade entry forms for any questions. Sign up online at www.lovecarlisle.com, or mail the entry form before Friday, November 2nd to ensure a place in the parade. If you have any questions or comments please call the DCA at 717-245-2648. Thank you for your time and have a great day!! Sincerely, Glenn White Executive Director Downtown Carlisle Association New Marshalling Area & Parade Route
2018 Carlisle Christmas Parade Friday, November 30, 2018 7:00 P.M. Parade Theme Light Up the Night! Rules and Regulations Registrations must be postmarked on or before November 2, 2018 Each unit must incorporate lighting in their performance, in keeping with the Light Up the Night theme. Each organization must have one representative report to the Northeast corner of the marshalling area for registration at 5:00 pm the day of the Parade (see Map). NEW!!! Parade Units will marshal in one of six designated division marshalling zones in the paved area south of the Carlisle Fire & Rescue Hall (Carlisle Springs Rd & E Street see enclosed map). Your unit will be assigned a division and parade unit number. You must adhere to that place in the marshaling area and parade. The parade is being provided with a Santa. No other Santa s will be permitted in the parade. The parade will proceed regardless of rain, snow or shine. See guidelines below for drop off procedures. If you have any questions please call 717-245-2648. Line up starts at 5:00pm, all groups must be in line by 6:30pm. The parade starts Friday November 30th at 7:00pm. Participants must be at your pre-assigned line-up site on time at 6:30 p.m., or you will not be in the parade. Inform all your participants of exactly where and when they should report. (See attached map for specific locations.) You MUST be in costume to participate in the parade. The only exception will be for drivers. You will be pulled out of the parade if you are not in costume. Porta-Potties are available at the North and East boundary of the Marshalling area (see enclosed map). Other than floats and marching bands, units should be under 60 feet long. Parking: available at open parking meters, Weis Markets, and McCarren's Supply. ABSOLUTELY NO THROWING OF CANDY OR GOODIE BAGS Throwing candy endangers children who run into the parade route to retrieve the candy. You may have helpers or characters walk along beside your entry and hand-out candy to children by the curb.
The Parade Route (see enclosed map) Parade route begins South (LEFT) on Carlisle Springs Road (Rt 34), then South (RIGHT) on Hanover Street (Rt 11). Parade route ends at South Hanover and South Street. Exit parade route Vehicles, exit East (LEFT) on South Street. Marchers are encouraged to return to the Square at Hanover & High. Return to marshalling area by turning North (LEFT) on East Street. Continue straight across Hanover (Rt 11) and take Clay Street to Carlisle Spring Road (Rt 34). Turn South (LEFT) on Carlisle Spring Road. The marshalling area will be on your left past the Carlisle Fire and Rescue Hall. PARADE MARCHERS RETURN TO VETERAN S COURTYARD (TOWN SQUARE) FOR TREE LIGHTING, CAROLING, AND PICTURES WITH SANTA. Keep your group evenly spaced between the entry in front and the entry behind your group. If you notice a gap in the parade please speed up or slow down accordingly. Group leaders will be held responsible for the behavior of all group participants. Please limit your entry to 1 vehicle. NO Paper Handouts (flyers, brochures, coupons, etc.) unless approved in writing by the DCA The Parade is being provided with a Santa. NO other Santa's will be permitted in the Parade. PLEASE DO NOT include a Santa in your unit. If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments - please contact the DCA at 717-245-2648 This route is subject to change. You will be notified of any route changes at the 5pm sign-in the day of the parade. Parade Categories and Entry Incentives Marching Bands appearance incentive of $300 will be paid to the first 10 Band entries. This category includes High School, Jr. High School or Elementary School related marching bands, jazz ensembles, brass ensemble, Drum & Bugle Corps, etc. These units must be mobile and must perform while on parade. Commercial organizations & car clubs will pay a fee of $100 to enter the parade. These units include: decorated organizational/company vehicles, car clubs, and organizational floats. Non-profits, individuals, and first responder entries pay no fee, but must register with the DCA. These units include: fire trucks, costumed characters, parade floats, dancing troupes, and other performance units receiving prior approval of the Director of the DCA. The Parade Director reserves the right to place units in proper category.
Complete and mail-in this entry form Name of Organization Contact Name Phone # (Day) (Eve) Mailing Address City/State Zip EMAIL ADDRESS: (required) Number of Participants Is Your Entry a Military Unit? Yes No Does Your Entry Play Music? Yes No Is your Entry a Commercial unit? Yes No Is your Entry an Emergency Responder Unit? Yes No Please Provide a Brief Description of Your Entry (25 words or less) Return Completed Forms To: DCA - Christmas Parade, 53 West South Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 ALL ENTRIES MUST BE REGISTERED OR POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Marching Bands sponsored by: Dear Band Director, APPEARANCE INCENTIVE OF $300 WILL BE PAID TO EACH MARCHING BAND The Downtown Carlisle Association is pleased to announce your marching band has been handpicked by the "2018 Carlisle Christmas Parade" Committee to participate in this year s parade on Friday, November 30th at 7 pm. The theme of this year s parade is Light Up the Night. As such, we are encouraging all parade units to incorporate lights in their performance. In keeping with our tradition, the parade will facilitate the collection of toys for underprivileged children in the mid-state and to inspire community spirit among the central PA community by providing an opportunity to share in holiday fun. Our parade route is tight, so we are only inviting the best bands and most quality parade units to participate. Along with the marching bands will be dancing troupes, costumed characters and commercial floats, among other units. The parade day will include additional family oriented events, a visit from Santa Claus, and giant tree lighting ceremony kicking-off to the holiday season in Carlisle and Cumberland County. CARLISLE CHRISTMAS PARADE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30th AT 7 PM We will be giving an appearance fee/donation to participating bands of $300. Please review the parade entry forms for any questions. Sign up online at www.lovecarlisle.com, or mail the entry form before Friday, November 2nd to ensure a place in the parade. There is a limit to the number of Marching Bands we will be able to show, therefore signing up early is the best way to be involved. If you have any questions or comments please call Glenn White at 717-245-2648. Thank you for your time and have a great day!! Sincerely, Glenn White New Marshalling Area & Parade Route
Executive Director - Downtown Carlisle Association
2018 Carlisle Christmas Parade Friday, November 30, 2018 7:00 P.M. Parade Theme Light Up the Night! Rules and Regulations Registrations must be postmarked on or before November 2, 2018 Each unit must incorporate lighting in their performance, in keeping with the Light Up the Night theme. Each organization must have one representative report to the Northeast corner of the marshalling area for registration at 5:00 pm the day of the Parade. NEW!!! Parade Units will marshal in one of four designated division marshalling zones in the paved area south of the Carlisle Fire & Rescue Hall (Carlisle Springs Rd & E Street see enclosed map). Your unit will be assigned a division and parade unit number. You must adhere to that place in the marching order both in the marshaling area and parade. The parade is being provided with a Santa. No other Santa s will be permitted in the parade. Porta-Potties are available at the North and East boundary of the Marshalling area (see enclosed map). The parade will proceed regardless of rain, snow or shine. Line up starts at 5:00pm, all groups must be in line by 6:30pm. The parade starts Friday November 30th at 7:00pm. The parade route (see enclosed map) starts at: Parade route begins South (LEFT) on Carlisle Springs Road (Rt 34), then South (RIGHT) on Hanover Street (Rt 11). Parade route ends at South Hanover and South Street. Exit parade route Vehicles, exit East (LEFT) on South Street. Marchers are encouraged to return to the Square at Hanover & High. Return to marshalling area by turning North (LEFT) on East Street. Continue straight across Hanover (Rt 11) and take Clay Street to Carlisle Spring Road (Rt 34). Turn South (LEFT) on Carlisle Spring Road. The marshalling area will be on your left past the Carlisle Fire and Rescue Hall. PARADE MARCHERS RETURN TO VETERAN S COURTYARD (TOWN SQUARE) FOR TREE LIGHTING, CAROLING, AND PICTURES WITH SANTA. You MUST be in costume to participate in the parade. The only exception will be for drivers. You will be pulled out of the parade if you are not in costume.
Participants must be at your pre-assigned line-up site on time at 6:30 p.m., or you will not be in the parade. Inform all your participants of exactly where and when they should report. (See attached map for specific locations.) ABSOLUTELY NO THROWING OF CANDY OR GOODIE BAGS Throwing candy endangers children who run into the parade route to retrieve the candy. You may have helpers or characters walk along beside your entry and hand-out candy to children by the curb. Please limit your entry to 1 vehicle. Keep your group evenly spaced between the entry in front and the entry behind your group. If you notice a gap in the parade please speed up or slow down accordingly. NO Paper Handouts (flyers, brochures, coupons, etc.) unless approved in writing by the DCA Group leaders will be held responsible for the behavior of all group participants. Other than floats and marching bands, units should be under 60 feet long. The Parade is being provided with a Santa. NO other Santa's will be permitted in the Parade. PLEASE DO NOT include a Santa in your unit. If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments - please contact the DCA at 717-245-2648 This route is subject to change. You will be notified of any route changes at the 5pm sign-in the day of the parade. Parade Categories and Entry Incentives Marching Bands appearance incentive of $300 will be paid to the first 10 Band entries. This category includes High School, Jr. High School or Elementary School related marching bands, jazz ensembles, brass ensemble, Drum & Bugle Corps, etc. These units must be mobile and must perform while on parade. Commercial organizations & car clubs will pay a fee of $100 to enter the parade. These units include: decorated organizational/company vehicles, car clubs, and organizational floats. Non-profits, individuals, and first responder entries pay no fee, but must register with the DCA. These units include: fire trucks, costumed characters, parade floats, dancing troupes, and other performance units receiving prior approval of the Director of the DCA. The Parade Director reserves the right to place units in proper category. Special thank you to the Borough of Carlisle Police Bureau, Parks and Recreation & the Carlisle Special Fire Police.
MARCHING BAND ENTRY FORM Name of Organization Contact Name Phone # (Day) (Evening) Mailing Address City/State Zip EMAIL ADDRESS: (required) Number of Participants Is Your Entry a Military Unit Please Provide a Brief Description of Your Entry All marching bands will receive an appearance incentive of $300. Please write who the check is to be made payable to here: EIN #. Return Printed Forms To: DCA - Carlisle Christmas Parade, 53 West South Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 ALL ENTRIES MUST BE REGISTERED OR POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Marshalling Area Map Porta-Potties 1 2 Registration Porta-Potties 3 4
Parade Route Key Parade Route Vehicle Return Route Marchers return to the square Elf with Follow Me sign links-up with parade ~ here. Toys for Tots Drop Box