Last year the Boise Pride March entertained over 1,000 people and this year we hope to raise the figure even higher! With such a large and diverse crowd, the possibilities are many for parade contingents.  In the past we’ve had groups of all shapes and sizes, some with floats, some without...and we’re glad you want to be part of this exciting mix! Each year we have over twenty groups participate  and we expect to have just as many again this year. When: Saturday June 12th 2004, 1:00pm Time: Check-in is at 11:00am at the State House Lawn. Where: Starts at State House Steps and ends at The Grove in  Boise. Who: All organizations and businesses who want to participate.

Specifics:

• Pride Floats (any motorized vehicle) will be charged a fee of $35.00 so you have a "rider" on YFFN's Insurance Policy for the Parade ($1,000,000). This policy covers any accident that is caused by the Parade and inflicted on City property, participants and non-participants.

• A Parade is much different from a March.

• A Parade is a "Class C" hazard risk because motor vehicles & especially Floats are more of a concern to the City.

• All Motor Vehicles must have one person walking on each side of the vehicle (2 total) to prevent people from causing an accident.

• People on Floats must stay on or off the Float while in motion.

• Marching Contingents are asked to contribute a $15 donation to help supplement the cost of the permits, police, traffic control, etc.

• However, a donation is completely voluntary and any/all groups are welcome to march in the parade.

• It would be GREAT to see A LOT of Floats, and we know we all have that special "flair" for decorating!

• A good way to pay for a Float is to have a Business in town Sponsor your Float Entry Fee & the cost of the Float itself.

• A motorcycle contingent would be treated as one float.

• The City of Boise does permit horses to be ridden in the parade. As with walking contingents, an equestrian group would be asked for a nominal donation to help cover the cost of insurance, however no special insurance rider is required. Cleanup is the responsibility of the participating group.

• The DEADLINE for REGISTRATION is  May 31st ,2004!! A fee will be added for late entries!

The only other requirement is to have FUN!

IMPORTANT If you would like to have a float in the Pride Parade or march with a contingent on PRIDE DAY Saturday June 14th please register with YFFN by contacting:

Parade Coordinator email: parade@yffn.org
Or leave a message at the YFFN office at: 344-4295

To have this information emailed to you then send a message to: paradeinfo@yffn.org