Parade Registration ThemeThis year theme is “Never Forgetting”, chosen to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom.We are also recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Staging TimesNon vehicle entries regardless of block assignment: By 10:00 AMA-B (special entries, lead band, grand marshal)8:30 AM to 9:00 AMC-D (government, law enforcement, public safety, reserved)8:30 AM 9:15 AME-F (veterans, veteran service organizations, military, military related, sponsors)8:30 AM 9:30 AMG-H (general entries on first come first staged basis)9:00 AM 10:00 AM Staging Area Staging Area Parade Registration 2026Δ Updates Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4General InformationRegistration DeadlineDue to the overwhelming number of entries we have, we will not accept registration after the deadline. We will make exceptions for Veterans who wish to participate. Registration ends 6 November 2026 at 8:00 PMBefore You BeginPlease review the parade rules prior to registering. Please do not disembark your entry on East Madison Street until instructed to do so. Please follow all instructions given by the volunteers of VET Inc, the City of Tallahassee and Leon County employees.Safety ConsiderationsWalking entries are limited to the following: Bands Color Guard Honor Guard Marching Units such as: ROTC’s JROTC’s Military affiliated groups and organizations. All participants must be a member of the organization. Parade/Show animals are limited to horses, donkeys, mules, and dogs. There will be no walking along the periphery of the route. Please maintain a distance of at least two feet away from the barriers.Distribution of itemsThere will be no distributing of items from the parade route. NO exceptions. This includes and is not limited to: Throwing items Hand outs/Flyers If you wish to do so, please have someone from your organization walk along the sidewalk and or set up a booth at VETFest.PreviousNextOrganization InformationYour InformationFirst NameLast NameContact InformationEmailConfirm EmailPhoneOrganization InformationSelect “N/A” if you are registering a personal entry. Select “Other” if your organization type is not found in our current list and provide the type.Organization TypeSelect an optionCommercialEducationGovernmentNon ProfitPublic SafetyMediaPrivate OrganizationNational OrganizationVeteran Service OrganizationVeteran OrganizationOtherN/AOrganization NameOrganization DescriptionPreviousNextEntry InformationEntry InformationEntry TypeSelect an optionBandColor GuardHonor GuardFloatMarching UnitVehicleParade/Show AnimalOtherNumber of EntriesBand InformationBand TypeSelect an optionMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolCollegeUniversityCommercialPrivateOtherGuard InformationGuard AffiliationSelect an optionMilitaryGovernmentPrivateNon ProfitPublic SafetyOtherMarching UnitAll participants must be a member of the organization. No Exceptions.Marching Unit TypeSelect an optionROTCJROTCVeteranVeteran Service OrganizationPublic SafetyGovernmentMilitarySchool AffiliatedFloat InformationA small is considered ten (10) feet in length and under.Extra large is considered a maximum of sixty (60) feet in length.Float SizeSelect an optionUnder Ten Feet In LengthUnder Twenty Feet In LengthUnder Thirty Feet In LengthUnder Forty Feet In LengthUnder Fifty Feet In LengthUp To Sixty Feet In LengthFloat TypeSelect an optionTowedSelf PropelledVehicle InformationVehicle TypeSelect an optionCarTruckSUVPassenger VanCommercial VanAmbulanceTractor TrailerBusMilitary VehicleOtherVehicle OwnershipSelect an optionPrivateCommercialOrganizationGovernmentPublic SafetyOtherVehicle DescriptionParade/Show AnimalsParade/Show animals are limited to horses, donkeys, mules, and dogs.Animal Type– Select –HorseDonkeyMuleDogOther Entry TypeEntry DescriptionPreviousNextTerms and ConditionsAdherence to parade rulesI have reviewed the parade rules and acknowledge that our entry will comply. I am also aware that ALL parade entries must follow a military or patriotic theme AND have at least one American Flag displayed. I understand that my and or my organization’s participation is at the discretion of VET Inc and may be revoked at any time for any reason. I acceptNo politicsThis parade and related events are to recognize, honor and celebrate our Veterans, all parade entries, except when authorized, should reflect this. No entry may display, conspicuously or otherwise easily viewable from the parade route, any form of political material. This includes but not limited to items such as a candidate endorsement (name, position seeking party affiliation) and or items and statements that a reasonable person would find political in nature. When such material is affixed to a vehicle and is not easily removable, it should be covered in a reasonable fashion. Said covering must not be removed while the entry is an active participant in the parade. In the case of a government organization, my organization’s entry will refrain from displaying the title, party affiliation and or name of the individual when the head of my organization is an elected official. VET Inc reserves the right to assess if any part of the entry may be consider political in nature and refuse participation if your entry violates these terms and conditions. I acceptAdvertisement Fee And SponroshipYou can pay this fee by check, money order and if available debit/credit card before the parade or upon entering the staging area. Sponsorship and donations are our only source of funds. Interested in sponsorship? Contact us for more information. If your entry has visible organization logos and your organization is not part of the media, a sponsor or has a prior arranged agreement with VET Inc, you will be charged an entry fee of $125. I agreeParade/Show AnimalsAnimals must be sound, in good physical condition, and up-to-date on required vaccinations and health checks if local ordinances apply, which is up to the participate to determine. If a animal has a known tendency to bite, appropriate safety/restraint gear it must worn by the animal and escorted by a properly trained handler. If a animal has a known tendency to kick, it must wear a red ribbon tied in its tail as a clear warning to others. Animals should be clean, brushed, and free of obvious manure or grass stains. Animals should be feed and watered well in advance to ensure no mess is created an or left on the parade route. If this animal has never participated in this parade before, a refundable damage and clean up fee of $500 is required. I agreeWalking/Marching EntriesI understand that all participants must be a member of the organization. If we believe that someone is not part of the organization, we will ask them to leave the staging area. In the case of non compliance, your organization and or entry will be removed from the parade. I agree Previous Submit Form
