2012 Lakeshore Holiday Parade
24th Annual
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

The parade will be held no matter what the weather conditions are.

Due to the unpredictable weather this time of year, we must limit the parade to 80 units.  The Lakeshore Holiday Parade has become so popular that we cannot always accommodate everyone who wishes to enter.  Regardless, we encourage all entries and attempt to include as many as possible.  Units must be decorated in a holiday manner.
Guidelines: Several guidelines have been established to help the selection committee determine final entries.

1. Applicants will be accepted in the following categories a) Floats b) Bands c) Animals (including carriages, horse drawn vehicles and walking units) d) vehicles (single units, including cars, trucks, buses, etc.) d) Walking units. The registration form will be available on August 15. 
2. All entries must be of a non-commercial Christmas theme.  This holiday parade is a family holiday event.  The Parade Committee reserves the right to remove any entry not in compliance.  Floats are encouraged to display the name or sponsor on the float in a non-commercial manner.
3. Applications must be received by October 31, 2012.  Applications received after this date will not be accepted.  Incomplete applications will be returned and must be resubmitted by the deadline to be considered for inclusion.
4. Maximum height is 14 ft.  A detailed description of your entry must accompany the application to be reviewed by the Parade Committee.  Acceptance will be based on the detailed description of your entry.  This also enables the Committee to line up the best possible parade.
5. No entry may feature Santa Claus.  Santa will make a special appearance on the final float of the parade. 
6. Please consider your application accepted unless you receive further notification from the Parade Committee.
7. Candy may be handed out to the crowd.  Throwing of candy and all other handouts will not be permitted.
8. Trophies will be awarded in 3 categories.  Entries decorated creatively in a holiday manner with are eligible for Best of Parade (1) Judge's Choice (5) and Holiday Spirit (3) awards.  Awards will be presented at the Common Council meeting on December 3 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 900 Quay Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220.  This presentation will be broadcast live on Comcast channel 20.
9. Mandatory participants orientation and instruction meeting at the Capital Civic Center Kadow Room, Monday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. - Mark this date!!  Float and vehicle drivers should also attend.  Pick up map, instructions, lineup, and parade number.
10. Parade is broadcast live on Comcast channel 20 and rebroadcast throughout the holidays.
11. All entries are encouraged to carry or display an identification banner up front..
12. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the City of Manitowoc Mayor's Office at (920) 686-6980 or Email.
    Parade Partipant Meeting: November 12, 2012 at 5:30pm in the Kadow Room in the Capital Civic Center.  All registered participants must be present at this meeting.