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Inagural Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade

Sunday September 15, 2024

The City of Waterbury, CT's Puerto Rican Parade will feature nearly 1,000 marching participants and is one of the largest parades in the City of Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley region. Among the participants, you will see our honorees and delegates, local school groups, school bands, cultural groups from different countries showcasing their pride, Waterbury Police Officers and Waterbury Firefighters, the CT National Guard, music groups, entertainers, faith groups, Paso Fino Horses, clowns, media groups (radio, TV, print), sponsors, and elected officials.

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Participate in the Parade:

Upon approval of your application and receipt of payment, all contingents will receive parade permits, wristbands, and, if applicable, referral to float staff for design and construction of float. We look forward to celebrating another parade with you​​​​​​

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Alternatively, you can send the completed Participation form to us before August 15, 2024 along with your check payable to:

 

Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Parade 
c/o Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center 

158 Grand Street

Waterbury, CT 06702

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Download Parade Participation Application 

Participate in the Parade - Online Registration
Complete Below

2024 Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade Application

Saludos, Parade Family!


We are proud to announce that the Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade will take place on Freight Street in Waterbury heading towards the Green and back on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. sharp.


We invite you to apply to participate in this year’s Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade. Your application, agreement and fee are due no later than August 15, 2024.


Submit a completed application by July 31, 2024 for the Early Bird Registration Price. Before completing the Participant Application, make sure you have read and understood the Parade Rules and Regulations.


Note: The Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival Inc. ("WPR") reserves the right to close the application period early if we exceed the maximum allowable limits of people, floats, or vehicles. The WPR further reserves the right to reject any application that is deemed incomplete or does not meet the guidelines for acceptable purpose set forth in the WPR’s application. Applications submitted without payment will not be considered.


All completed applications must include:

● Application

● Application fee via money order, made payable to “Waterbury PR Parade, Inc.”

● The Town from Puerto Rico you are Representing.

● Description of your group in Registration Form.

● Participants’ names, emails, telephone numbers and addresses.

● If applicable, a description of your float design.


Once your application is complete, please send the application to:


ADDRESS: 174 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT OR BY EMAIL:

WATERBURYPRPARADE@gmail.com


Upon approval of your application and receipt of payment, all contingents will receive parade permits, wristbands, and, if applicable, referral to float staff for design and construction of float. We look forward to celebrating another parade with you. For further information or questions regarding this document or the parade process, please contact Gisela Medina at 203-641-8674 or email at WATERBURYPRPARADE@gmail.com

Contact for Registration Fees, and other clerical mailings:

Historical Data. Please help us describe your group in order to accurately advertise your group to the public.

Has your group participated in the parade before?
Will your group be wearing uniforms or costumes?
Yes
No
Category/Type of Organization (check the one that applies best):

*Registration Fees according to your type of Organization:

(Early Bird Specials “EB”-Submit a Completed Application by July 31st)


PLEASE BE ADVISED That fees include registration for 50 people; Float and vehicle fees are separate.

Vehicle? $75 Per Vehicle (EB $60 Per Vehicle- July 31st)
Yes
No

Please Note:


● Vehicles are limited to TWO vehicle per group, unless otherwise authorized. If you would like to request additional vehicles, please send a written request with specific purpose/reason(s) to: WaterburyPRParade@gmail.com.


● Oversized vehicles must be authorized and will be subject to additional fees. Please contact the parade at WaterburyPRParade@gmail.com for authorization and fees.

Bringing Your Own Float?
Yes
No
Will you be requesting a float from GRPRF?
Yes
No
If Yes: (Please select one)
Early Bird Special: (by July 31st)......………...…........ $3,500
Standard: (after August 1st)...………...………...……..... $4,500
Will you bring Music?
Yes
No

AGREEMENT & RELEASE FORM


We the undersigned, hereby releases the Waterbury Puerto Rican Parade & Festival, Inc. (Afro Caribbean Cultural Center Inc. Fiscal Agent) and its board of directors of all actions, rights, causes of action, claims and demands whatsoever that now exist or hereafter accrue against the Waterbury Puerto Rican Parade & Festival, Inc. and any and all consequences flowing where from as a result of the undersigned’s participation in the Waterbury Puerto Rican Parade & Festival, Inc.


I understand that the parade or its designee may expel any participant on the day of the parade for cause, including but not limited to failure to follow the directions of Parade Staff.


I understand that if our participation should be cancelled due to violation of the above directives, the Parade shall not return our registration fee.

I hereby grant permission to the Waterbury Puerto Rican Parade & Festival, Inc. and those authorized by the Parade to interview, secure media statements, design printed materials (including social media

websites), photograph, film, videotape, audio record or use other means of capturing my image or voice, to use my and my group’s image, voice and statements for all Parade related events, activities and promotions.


I hereby acknowledge that I have read the rules and regulations of the Waterbury Puerto Rican Parade & Festival, Inc. I will obey the rules and regulations as specified.


SIGN BELOW:

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