GREETINGS FROM NORTHFIELD!

The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee is currently planning its 2008 celebration, commemorating the townspeople’s defeat of the James/Younger Gang in 1876

Please be very specific as to the number of units, cars, groups and length of the space you will need to line-up and participate in our parade. Make your application very complete and include information about your unit or organization for the script for the announcers.. Identification signs should be of professional quality and durability.

Rules and regulations for parade participation:

1. The purpose of the parade is entertainment. The Committee does not discriminate against any units on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, National origin or sexual preference. However, since the creation of the parade is a matter of aesthetics, we have the right to reject any unit without a stated reason. As a general rule, we do not accept political, religious or social action units.
2. Absolutely no throwing of candy from parade unit, however, you may hand it to viewers while walking the parade route. Do not cause gaps in the parade.
3. No discharging of firearms of any kind except for the James/Younger Gang.
4. Only approved commercial signs may be displayed upon receipt of a $500 fee. This fee will be assessed to you if any commercial advertising is found on your unit during any part of the parade.
5. No large gaps between units during parade.
6. All units to proceed on the parade route in a continuous forward motion. No circling or large gabs caused by performances by your unit is allowed!
7. The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee and the City of Northfield require proof of liability insurance with a loss payable clause listing both parties before your unit is accepted to participate in the parade.
8. Enclosed is a waiver release form. Please make copies for your participants to sign and return with your application. No application will be accepted without signed waivers.

A VIOLATION OF ANY OF THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN YOUR UNIT BEING PULLED FROM THE PARADE AND EXCLUSION FROM THE PARADE THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

If you would like us to consider you or your group for participation in the 2008 Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade, please fill out the enclosed application and return it to us immediately, but no later than July 15, 2008. Sorry, we are unable to consider applications received after July 15, 2008. The parade is limited to approximately 100 units and in past years we have received up to 400 applications. You will be notified when your application is received and accepted by August 1, 2008. You will then be notified of your unit’s line up number during the last week of August 2008.

Please send your insurance information and waivers separately.