Fourth of July Parade: How and Where

From: Margaret Meyncke

Thanks to all of you for registering for our first annual SIERRA CLUB 4th of July Parade with the City of Temecula.  This is our largest outreach event of the year.  We want visibility and Impact!

Tee-shirts have arrived and will be available for pickup at two separate locations on two different days!

   SATURDAY, Temecula Public Library, 3:00 to 5:00.

   SUNDAY, Murrieta Public Library, 3:00 to 5:00.

If neither day works for you, please call me and I will make other arrangements.

Details:  Plan to arrive at the staging area at 9:00 am.

We will be parking at the Community Center on Pujol Street and walking one block to the staging area behind the Stampede.  (Map attached.)

Check-in will begin at the staging area at 9:00 am.  When you check-in, you will be asked to sign a release waiver from the City of Temecula. (Please see attached.)  At this time, you will receive:

1. A Sierra Club umbrella. (one per family)

2. A Kazzoo (one per participant)

3. An American Flag

Bring:

1. Water

2. Umbrella

3. Stuffed Animal

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking six blocks!

I am also attaching a Youtube version of ..."This Land is Your Land".  Please memorize if you plan to sing with us.

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Please RSVP to this email to let me know when and where you are picking up your tee-shirts!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXLiUoxUMYs

Attachment: 1

Parade Entry: This letter confirms your entry into the 2016 Family First Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4th at 10am. Please read the following information carefully and pass it along to your participants. Everyone in your entry is expected to comply with these guidelines. ∗ Please find your entry number, staging time and location on the attached parade line-up. Please check-in with a staff member once you have arrived at your staging location. We encourage you to be on time but not early! ∗ LIABILITY FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN AT CHECK-IN FOR EACH PARTICIPANT (young and old). ∗ The parade will step off promptly at 10am. Everyone must be checked in, staged and ready by 9:45am. ∗ No candy or any other objects may be thrown before, during or after the parade. Participants shall not distribute flyers, business cards or other materials to spectators along the parade route. ∗ Unless otherwise noted, staging will take place in the Stampede parking lot. ∗ Parade vehicles must enter into the staging area via Pujol Street from Rancho California Road (see attached check-in directions). ∗ Participant parking will be available at the parking structure located on Mercedes Street. Please enter via the north end of Old Town Front Street and turn left onto Main Street and right onto Mercedes (the parking structure will be on your left hand side). Handicapped parking will be located at the parking structure with additional handicapped parking in the 6th Street parking lot. ∗ Portable restrooms will be located throughout the staging area. ∗ Performances are permitted in front of the judges and are limited to 30 seconds. Please look for the red line on the street to indicate the judging area. No additional stopped performances throughout the route are permitted. ∗ Please keep your group somewhat narrow when marching as the curbs jut into the route at each cross street. ∗ All participants should be able to withstand the entire parade, staging and de-staging route of about 1.5 miles. ∗ Parents and spectators of participants should not walk along the route with the group. This blocks the view of other spectators. ∗ The parking lot at 28601 Old Town Front Street will serve as the parade committee headquarters and first aid area. Judges will also be located here under the big, white tent. The tent will be on the left side as you make your way along the route. ∗ Due to the possibility of high heat, please plan accordingly with water, sunscreen, etc. There is very little shade in the staging area. Please pass this information along to each participant in your entry. Attached please find and review the following: line-up with staging times & location, check-in directions, route map and liability waiver. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact our Special Events staff by phone at (951) 240-4268 or via email at dawn.adamiak@cityoftemecula.org. Thanks so much for choosing to spend your 4th of July with us! 

Attachment 2:

Family First Independence Day Parade Liability Waiver I realize every precaution is taken to eliminate any injuries or hazards; however, in the event of an injury, I hereby waive, release and hold harmless from any liability for damages of personal property including accidental death, as well as from claims for property damage which may arise in connection with the above named activity, against the City of Temecula, its agents, employees and volunteers. I further permit the use of activity/event photography and/or video for media promotion. The City of Temecula and any otherwise officially named sponsors shall not be responsible to compensate, indemnify or pay damages to an applicant for any reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to cancellation of the parade due to foul weather, power outages and/or police action. It is understood that an applicant enters, invests in and/or plans for the 2016 Family First Independence Day Parade at his/her own risk. In case of accident or emergency, personnel of the Community Services Department and/or its agents are hereby authorized to secure medical care deemed necessary as a result of accident or injury for the participant. I further agree to pay any and all costs incurred as a result of said treatment. Adult/Guardian 

Signature__________________________________ Date_____________________________________ Child’s Name_____________________________________________ Entry Name______________________________________________ For more information, or to return a completed entry form, please contact: City of Temecula, Community Services Department 41000 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 240-4268

Attachment 3:

Attachment 4:

This Land is Your Land

This Land is your land,

This land is my land,

From California, 

To the New York island,

From the redwood forest,

To the Gulf Stream water,

This land was made for you and me.