Description
4th Annual Racine Juneteenth Parade Application & Participation Agreement
• $45 No Refunds
Racine Juneteenth Parade Rules
The Racine Juneteenth Parade kicks off at 11:00 am. The route begins at 5th and Main St. and heads South on Main St. to 14th St., then West on 14th St. to Grand Ave., South on Grand Ave. to Caron Butler Drive. The Parade Route is approximately 1.8 miles. **PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY**
All entries must be Juneteenth Themed. The Racine Juneteenth Parade Committee reserves the right to deny any entry that does not meet the criteria of Juneteenth Themed.
** Staging begins @8:00 AM |Float Inspection 10:00 AM. Parade Begins 11:00 AM.**
•An orientation meeting will be held on Saturday June 6, at 12 pm via zoom. Zoom link Instructions will be sent to your registered email on file the week of 6/1. Here you will receive information about the day of the parade, receive your line up position, and be able to ask any questions that you have.
• An Application, Parade Entry Description and Participation Agreement (included
with this packet) must be submitted.
• Please bag up your candy giveaways this year. NO INDIVIDUAL PIECES TO BE
THROWN!!! If you are giving out candy and/or novelty items, please keep safety in
mind in distributing them to the children.
• ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR THE USE OF ILLEGAL OR NON-PRESCRIBED DRUGS
ARE NOT ALLOWED.
• The Racine Juneteenth Parade Committee reserves all rights to record and reproduce video, audio, music, and digital images of the parade event for both publication and unrestricted distribution.
• No Entry is allowed for the sole purpose of recording/documenting/publishing this
event.
Racine Juneteenth Parade Float Rules & Regulations
• Participants are responsible for ensuring that every part of the float is secure.
• Items prohibited on floats or trucks/cars include fire, live animals, smoke machines,
dry ice, firearms, explosives, and other items as deemed by the Committee.
• The Juneteenth Parade Committee will be inspecting all floats the day of the parade
to ensure safety and visual requirements are met. A second follow-up inspection will
be performed at line-up on the day of the parade. All entries must pass inspection by
the committee. Time slots for inspections will be provided.
• All entries must be Juneteenth Themed. The Racine Juneteenth Parade Committee reserves the right to deny any entry that does not meet the criteria of Juneteenth Themed.
Racine Juneteenth Parade Float Competition (Rules)
This year, all floats will be judged, and the winner will receive a sponsored prize
• Judges will be at the Grandstand at the intersection of 14th St & Grand Avenue
• Judging will be based on the following:
1. Theme integration
2. Originality/creativity
3. Overall appearance
4. Each unit will be judged separately
• Contest winners will be publicly announced on Saturday June 13th, 2026, at the
Racine Juneteenth Celebration at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center 601 Caron
Butler Dr. **Prizes will be distributed at that time.
LIABILITY WAIVER
By entering your information and submitting payment, I (“Participant”) represent that it is my desire and intent to participate in the Racine Juneteenth Parade and any related activities (the “Event”), hosted by Connecting All People Inc., including its programs the Racine Juneteenth Parade, the Racine Juneteenth Parade Committee, and the City of Racine. I further represent that I am at least 18 years of age and have the authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of myself and the organization or group I represent and am registering as.
I acknowledge that participation in the Event involves inherent and significant known and unknown risks, including the risk of personal injury, property damage, or death. These risks may arise from participation in all aspects of the Event, including but not limited to pre-parade staging, lineup, procession, post-parade activities, and any other activities associated with or related to the Event. On behalf of myself and my organization, I knowingly and voluntarily assume all such risks.
In consideration for being permitted to participate in the Event, I, on behalf of myself, my organization, and any participants associated with this entry, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Connecting All People Inc., including its programs the Racine Juneteenth Parade and Racine Juneteenth Parade Committee, and the City of Racine, along with their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, volunteers, partners, and affiliates (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, losses, or expenses, including attorney’s fees and court costs, arising out of or related in any way to participation in the Event, whether caused in whole or in part by negligence or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses, including attorney’s fees, brought by me or any third party arising out of or related to my participation or the participation of my organization or group in the Event.
I acknowledge and understand that Connecting All People Inc., the Racine Juneteenth Parade, and the City of Racine do not provide any insurance coverage for participants, vendors, or their property, and I am solely responsible for obtaining any desired insurance coverage.
I agree to comply with all Racine Juneteenth Parade rules, safety requirements, and instructions, and understand that failure to do so may result in removal from the Event without refund.
I grant Connecting All People Inc., its programs, partners, sponsors, and the City of Racine the irrevocable right and permission to photograph, record, and capture my and my group’s likeness, image, voice, and participation during the Event. I authorize the use, reproduction, publication, and distribution of such media in any format, including but not limited to social media, websites, promotional materials, news coverage, and grant reporting and fundraising materials. I understand that such use may occur without further notice or approval, that I will not receive compensation, and that all such media shall be the property of Connecting All People Inc., The Racine Juneteenth Parade, and The Racine Juneteenth Parade Committee. I release and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims arising out of the use of such media, including but not limited to claims related to privacy, publicity rights, or defamation.
If this entry includes participants under the age of 18, I represent and warrant that I am the authorized representative of the organization or group and have obtained all necessary parental or legal guardian consent for each minor participant to participate in the Event. I further certify that I have full authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of all participants associated with this entry, including minors, and agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims arising out of or related to a failure to obtain such consent. Connecting All People Inc. and The Racine Juneteenth Parade Committee reserves the right to request proof of parental or guardian consent at any time.
I certify that I have carefully read this Agreement, fully understand its contents, and understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights by agreeing to it. I enter into this Agreement freely and voluntarily by continuing to register and pay.