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Event: |
VIETNAMESE SPRING PARADE
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Date: |
Sunday, February
8th, 2009
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Staging: |
Market Street between St. John
and Santa Clara Streets.
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Time: |
Please arrive at the staging area
at 9:00 a.m. Inspection for floats will begin at 10:00 a.m.
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Car Parking: |
Park your car in the Market and San Pedro garage across the street.
Entry to the garage is on San Pedro street. There will
be NO PARKING in the staging parking lot, streets or
surrounding streets.
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Floats: |
Assemble on Market street between
Santa Clara and Julian Streets in the southbound lane,
curbside.
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Marching Bands: |
Unload participants and equipment
on Market street between St. John and St. James streets.
All buses must proceed to bus parking on San Fernando
between First and Second streets.
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Marchers: |
Assemble on Market street between
St. John and Santa Clara. Unit will enter and exit the
parking lot from St. John street. Once
participants are unloaded, vehicles will need to exit
immediately via Market street exit. All buses must
proceed to bus parking area on San Fernando between
First and Second streets. Parade participants must
refrain from loud playing music in this parking lot due
to church services close by.
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Check-in: |
Please check in at the information desk to locate your designated assembly area.
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Parade Route: |
Starts
at Santa Clara and Market streets at 11:00 a.m.
The parade proceeds south on Market street passing Plaza
de Cesar Chavez and will end at the intersection of San Carlos
and Market streets.
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Marching: |
All units are expected to keep up
with the pacer. The parade must move at a steady
pace for the convenience of all participating units.
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QUIET ZONE: |
Between Post and San Fernando Streets. Please stop your music
or sounds.
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Arm bands: |
All number armbands shall be worn forward on the right arm biceps.
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Viewing Stage: |
Market Street
at the corner of Park Ave, next to the Tech Museum.
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De-Staging: |
Bands will turn left onto
San Carlos street, break rank and turn left on First
street, continuing on the side walks to San Fernando
de-staging area. Floats will turn right at
San Carlos street and proceed to Almaden blvd.
Walkers with floats must go to the sidewalk on San
Carlos street. Marchers will break rank or
merge to a smaller unit at San Carlos street and proceed
to sidewalk, turn left on San Carlos street and continue
to First street, remaining on sidewalks. Marchers
can proceed back to their vehicles or the staging area.
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Contacts: |
Loann
Nguyen (408) 202-2672 or Ray Pulver (408) 410-6255 |
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THE PARADE WILL START PROMPTLY AT 11:00 AM – RAIN OR SHINE
VIETNAMESE SPRING PARADE
GENERAL RULES AND GUIDELINES
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ENTRY SELECTION: All parade entries are subject to approval by the VSF committee. All entries are selected on their performance quality, cultural value, significance and appearance.
ENTRIES WHO DO NOT RECEIVE ENTRY CONFIRMATION ISSUED BY VSF
WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE.
MARCHING MUSICAL UNITS: School bands, drum corps, independent bands. Marching musical units are requested to perform the 1.0 mile parade route.
DECORATED FLOATS:
Professional and self-built floats are accepted. Floats must
be a fully decorated trailer that is self propelled or
pulled by a vehicle. Tractor or trucks will not be
allowed. ALL FLOATS MUST CARRY A CURRENT DATED 2A10BC FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS.
COSTUME UNITS:
Marchers in uniforms or national costumes. All members must remain in a uniform formation at all times. All costumes must be in presentable condition.
EQUESTRIAN: Equestrian teams, horse drawn carriages. Unit must have control of their horse at all times. Any animal deemed unsafe in the parade will be removed. Unit must take care of their horses.
DECORATED VEHICLES: Vehicles considered for entry must be antique or uniquely decorated
to fit the parade's theme. Commercial vehicles are not allowed. The blowing of horns in the parade is prohibited. ALL
DECORATED VEHICLES MUST HAVE CURRENT DATED 2A10BC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
NO THROWING FAVORS:
This is extremely dangerous as spectators will run out into
the street to retrieve favors.
NO PERSONS OR ARTICLES
HANGING OVER THE SIDES OF FLOATS OR VEHICLES: This could
result in personal injuries. If a unit is in violation
of this code, it will be removed from the parade
immediately.
NO FIREWORKS:
Any type of fireworks, sparklers, etc. is prohibited by the
City of San Jose.
NO BALLOONS:
Balloons are not allowed on or released from any entry due
to the flight path of the nearby San Jose airport.
ENTRY NUMBER: You will receive
your line up number when you sign in at the staging.
START TIME: All units must be in their position and ready to move at 11:00 a.m. All units are encouraged to bring their rain gear.
FORWARD MOTION: All entries are required to maintain a continual forward motion during the parade. Parade officials may change pace or stop forward motion to maintain suitable space between entries.
QUIET ZONE:
All entries are required to stop all musical instruments
when passing by the church on Market street between Post and
San Fernando streets.
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS: Identification banners are encouraged for entries in the parade. The LISTING OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS OR ADDRESSES ON A BANNER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If your unit is not able to participate in the parade after being accepted, please contact the parade staff at least 2 weeks in advance. Last minute cancellation will disqualify your participation in the future.
ENTRY APPLICATION FORM: The entry application form must be completed and
submitted with the understanding of the general rules and guidelines. The parade staff reserves the right to reject any entry at any time and all decisions are final.
Thank you for participating in the Vietnamese Spring Parade
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