PARADE ENTRIES

Intro

Parade Entries

Application Forms

Float Details

Rules and Regulations

Judging and Awards

PARADE ENTRIES

Winners of the 2009 Power Smart JCI Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade Entries

The "WOW" Award
Springs Church
This award is presented to the most outstanding and magical entry.

The 3 "I's" Award
Non Commercial - 20th Winnipeg - Beaver, Cubs, and Scouts
Commercial - Bison Fire Protection
This award is presented to the most innovative, interesting and inspirational entry.

The "AHH…" Award
Non Commercial - Grand Marshall Ace Burpee - Hot 103 FM
Commercial - Standard Aero
This award is presented to the entry whose lights, colour and sounds all come together to create the best ooh and ahh.

INTRODUCTION

Since the very first Winnipeg Eaton's Santa Claus Parade in 1909, the annual seasonal Parade has been an integral part of family life in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Manitoba Hydro and JCI Winnipeg (The Winnipeg Jaycees) are proud and honoured to be able to continue such a special and memorable tradition. This is the 6th annual collaborative event and builds on the Winnipeg Jaycees continuous involvement with a Manitoba Santa Claus parade since the early 1970s. The Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade attracts over 60,000 people to downtown Winnipeg to watch the Parade and participate in the affiliated events. In 2009 over 50,000 households watched the Parade live on Shaw TV.

Thank you very much for your interest in participating in this memory-making event.

Please ensure you complete the Application Form, Float Details Form and read and sign the Rules and Regulations. These are located on the website. Once they are complete mail or fax the documents to:

Fax: (204) 360-6113

Mailing Address:
Parade Entry
Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade
PO Box 61056, Grant Park
Winnipeg, MB R3M 3X8

Parade Details:
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010
Santa's Block Parties: 4:00 pm start
Official Parade Start: 5:00 pm start
Entertainment at The Forks: 7:00 pm start
Fireworks at the Forks: 7:30 pm start

Deadlines:
Friday, October 15 - Application Deadline
Tuesday, November 3 - Accreditation and marshalling information distributed

Application Details

• Complete and return the Parade Entry Registration Form, Float Details Form and signed copy of the Rules and Regulations along with your float entry payment. NOTE: cheques will only be cashed once your entry is accepted.
• Parade Entry Registration Forms, Float Entry Form and signed Rules and Regulations should be sent to: Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade, PO Box 61056, Grant Park, Winnipeg MB R3M 3X8 or faxed to (204) 360-6113.
• Attach a photo or illustration of your entry. Bands must also send an audition CD or video.
• Entry acceptance is at the sole discretion of the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade Committee. All decisions are final. All accepted entries will receive a parade permit that must be presented to the Parade Officials upon check-in at marshalling. Entries without their parade permits will not be allowed to participate and their entry fee will be non-refundable.
• Proof of insurance $2 million liability naming the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade, Santa Claus Parade Inc., City of Winnipeg, Manitoba Hydro, Ready Event management, and the Winnipeg Jaycees as additional named-insured.
• Cheques should be made payable to: Santa Parade Inc.

PARADE APPLICATIONS

Parade Entry Application- Click here to download PDF

Float Details - Click here to download PDF

Rules and Regulations- Click here to download PDF

JUDGING & AWARDS

This year's Parade theme is "Share the Warmth". Participants are asked to consider this theme when designing their floats.

The 2010 Judges are a group of community minded individuals who have played an active roll in our city.

During the Parade the judges will be located in the transit shelter in front of The Bay Downtown. Prior to the Parade they will do a "walk about". Be sure to keep your Parade faces on before and during the Parade. Don't be surprised if you are asked questions about your float and the inspiration of your creation.

There are three judging categories.

The "WOW" Award - is presented to the most outstanding and magical entry. Special consideration will be given to those that incorporate the Parade theme - Share the Warmth.
- Cash prize of $500

The 3 "I's" Award - is presented to the most innovative, interesting and inspirational entry. Special consideration will be given to those that incorporate the Parade theme - Share the Warmth.
- Cash Prize of $250 - Commercial Entry
- Cash Prize of $250 - Non-commercial Entry

The "AHH…" Award - is presented to the entry whose lights, colour and sounds all come together to create the best ooh and ahh. Special consideration will be given to those that incorporate the Parade theme - Share the Warmth.
- Cash Prize of $250 - Commercial Entry
- Cash Prize of $250 - Non Commercial Entry

All winners will be presented with their cheques and awards at the Volunteer and Awards Appreciation Evening. The event will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at Manitoba Hydro Place, Gallery, 360 Portage Avenue.

In the spirit of the season, the Parade would also like to extend an invitation to all Parade volunteers and participants to a special evening of thanks. The event, along with the Awards Presentations, will be held in the first floor Gallery of Manitoba Hydro Place, 360 Portage Avenue. A spectacular back drop will be provided by the Festival of Trees and lights.