2025 Parade Application -
Start
1/Mar/2025 14:21
End
15/Aug/2025 23:45

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
WESTFEST PARADE

COMMERCIAL/PRIVATE - $20 ENTRY FEE (Plus $1 booking fee).
This includes all for-profit organizations, businesses, politicians, private entries, car clubs, etc. This fee includes entry into the parade and entry into parade float judging. Admission passes to Westfest are not included with parade registration.

COMMUNITY/NON-PROFIT/SPONSOR - NO ENTRY FEE.
This includes non-profit organizations, schools, queens, municipalities, etc. Registration includes entry into the parade and entry into parade float judging. Admission passes to Westfest will be assessed per entry on an as needed basis.

ENTRY DEADLINE IS AUGUST 15, 2025


Put your organization or business name here. If you are an individual, just put INDIVIDUAL.
Name of Organization *
The following fields are for the Primary Contact Information for this entry. Please enter the contact information of the sponsor or group member who will be responsibble for all actions of those in, on, or with the parade entry.
First Name *
Last Name *
Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Email *
Cell Phone *
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Please select the appropriate payment option below. If you select "Community/Non-Profit" and you do not qualify, you will be sent an email request for payment.
Parade Entry Fee *
Commercial/Private Entry - (includes $1 booking fee) $21.00
Community/Non-Profit/Sponsor - No Entry Fee
Please select the type of float you are entering:
Type of Float
Car/Jeep/Boat Club (LIMIT 8 VEHICLES PER ENTRY)
Politician
Commercial/Business
Other (Explain under ADDITIONAL INFO below)
Please select the type of float you are entering:
Type of Float
School Sport, Club, Band, etc
Fire/Police/EMS
Non-Profit 501(C)3
Traveling Queen
Westfest Sponsor
Westfest Use Only (DO NOT USE)
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Does this entry require more space than a single vehicle/trailer requires?
Special Size *
YES
NO
If Yes, please include details befow such as number of vehicles for car/jeep/boat clubs, or dimensions for unsually large entries. This is required for parade lineup planning.
Additional Info
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Would you like for your float to be submitted for judging?
Float Judging *
YES
NO
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WESTFEST PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Westfest Board of Directors and City of West:

-- Will not allow consumption of alcoholic beverages in the lineup and during the parade. Please be aware that the police are required to enforce all drinking laws.

-- Will not allow participants to throw items from their vehicles or use any type of water device such as water blasters. If you wish to give candy, please hand it to the children rather that throwing it.

-- Will not allow inappropriate behavior, comments and/or attire.

-- Will not allow trailers exceeding 30 feet.

-- Will not allow ATV's or horses.

-- Will not allow air horns or loud sirens. Emergency vehicles should use discretion when blowing horns and sirens.

-- Will not allow gaps over 30 feet between entries during the parade. Please maintain proper distance.

-- Will not allow people to get on or off floats during the parade.

ANY VIOLATIONS OF THESE RELUES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION AND/OR REMOVAL FROM THE PARADE LINE UP.

Rules-Regulations *
I Have Read and Agree To Comply With the Rules & Regulations

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RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

WESTFEST, INC., WEST, TEXAS

IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to participate in the Westfest, Inc. Parade and/or activities relating to the Parade in West, Texas (hereinafter referred to as the "Parade", I, for myself, my organization, my fellow members of this organization, and their employees, volunteers, agents, successors, assigns, heirs and next of kin: (hereinafter referred to as "Parade Entry"),

  1. HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Parade, the City of West, the Westfest, Inc., The Parade committee, Parade sponsors and/or all Parade participants and the directors, officers, employees or agents of the foregoing (hereinafter referred to as "Releasees"), from all liability to me, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any and all loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefore on account of injury to my person or property or resulting in death, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise while I am observing, working for or participating in the Parade (included but not limited to, all preparations, therefore the Parade itself, all incidental activities including pre-Parade and post-Parade activities);
  1. HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees and each of them from any loss, liability, damage, or costs they may incur due to my presence in any way observing, or working for, or participating in the Parade (including, but not limited to, all preparations, therefore the Parade itself, all incidental activities including pre-Parade and post-Parade activities), and whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise;

  2. HEREBY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISK OF BODILY HARM, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE due to the negligence of Releasees or otherwise while observing, or working for, or participating in the Parade (including, but not limited to, all preparations, therefore the Parade itself, all incidental activities including pre-Parade and post-Parade activities). I expressly acknowledge and agree that the activities of the Parade (including, but not limited to, all incidental activities including pre-Parade and post-Parade activities) are dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. I further expressly agree that the forgoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of Texas, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, in full legal force and effect.

I HAVE READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agree that no oral representation, statements, or inducements apart from the forgoing written agreement have been made, and that this Release is being relied upon by the Parade in permitting my organization to participate in this Parade. I also represent that I am authorized to sign this document on behalf of myself and/or my organization.

Release and Waiver *
I Have Read and Agree With The Terms of the Release and Waiver
Date
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