Parade applications now open for Seattle Pride
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Applications for entries in this year's Seattle Pride parade/march are now available online at the Seattle Pride website. Applications must be submitted by June 1.
The first five registered entries in each of several designated categories will go first in the parade. Location of other entries will be determined by lottery drawings.
The theme chosen for this year's relocated event is Seattle Out and Proud. We're guessing that they chose that name rather than the more obvious Downtown and Out because "Seattle Out and Proud, Inc." is also the name of the newly-incorporated non-profit that is organizing the downtown event.
The parade will start at Westlake Center at 11 am and march its way past the lovely parking lots, construction sites, and an evangelical church on 4th Avenue to Seattle Center where the festival will be held on both Saturday and Sunday [see partial map of route]. Exactly how the parade's entries will navigate the complicated and very busy streets between 4th, Denny, and Broad is not yet obvious.
The parade entry fee for local businesses is $500. For national businesses, the fee is $1500. Individuals, organizations, and non-profits are asked to make a $25 donation.
Bigger floats were offered as one of the reasons for the move to 4th Avenue since the street doesn't have overhead trolley wires. But the floats will still have to make it under trolley wires on their way to the street, so they are still restricted to 12 feet in height. A float can be 12 feet wide and as much as 25 feet long.
The organizers suggest that participating groups should
The entry form notes that "Representatives of the Television network will have final say as to what is compliant with FCC regulations and considered suitable for broadcast." But Viacom also owns the MTV networks, so they're unlikely to be too restrictive.
Seattle Pride is also accepting nominations for this year's parade grand marshals.
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The first five registered entries in each of several designated categories will go first in the parade. Location of other entries will be determined by lottery drawings.
The theme chosen for this year's relocated event is Seattle Out and Proud. We're guessing that they chose that name rather than the more obvious Down
The parade will start at Westlake Center at 11 am and march its way past the lovely parking lots, construction sites, and an evangelical church on 4th Avenue to Seattle Center where the festival will be held on both Saturday and Sunday [see partial map of route]. Exactly how the parade's entries will navigate the complicated and very busy streets between 4th, Denny, and Broad is not yet obvious.
The parade entry fee for local businesses is $500. For national businesses, the fee is $1500. Individuals, organizations, and non-profits are asked to make a $25 donation.
Bigger floats were offered as one of the reasons for the move to 4th Avenue since the street doesn't have overhead trolley wires. But the floats will still have to make it under trolley wires on their way to the street, so they are still restricted to 12 feet in height. A float can be 12 feet wide and as much as 25 feet long.
The organizers suggest that participating groups should
Explore costumes, props, themes, choreography, or moving your group along the route in a different manner. Whether you dance or march, be colorful and flamboyant! Get the attention you want with the use of props. Keep in mind that the spectators have a limited view, so focus on music, color, and huge costumes.At least some parts of the parade will be broadcast on tape delay by KSTW (aka UPN 11) which is owned by Viacom. Watch the broadcast from 6 to 8pm Sunday evening on channel 11.
The entry form notes that "Representatives of the Television network will have final say as to what is compliant with FCC regulations and considered suitable for broadcast." But Viacom also owns the MTV networks, so they're unlikely to be too restrictive.
Seattle Pride is also accepting nominations for this year's parade grand marshals.
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