Grand Marshal - J'Nine Gretz | Parade Length: 2.5 Miles | Approximately 2 Hrs.

Last Updated 1/26/12

There are six ways groups may participate, depending upon the amount of time, money, and energy your group wants to invest. The acceptance of any Entry is subject to approval by the Leadership Planning Team, whose decision is final. Entries of political or religious nature will not be accepted. Below for your consideration are the types of participation welcome by the Fiesta Especial® Parade:

• Amusements: An amusement is a costumed group that performs an act to entertain the crowd. Participants must be over the age of twelve (12), and the group must carry an identifying banner.  Approximate Cost: Costumes, banner, and time to perfect the routine.
• Antique/Specialty Cars: Should be heavily decorated and willing to host/carry parade dignitaries. Approximate Cost: Fee for car rental or truck rental/loan and decorations.
• Non-Profit/Disability Services Provider Floats: Due to public safety concerns, there are some float requirements.  Float preferably is a wire frame over a jeep. If towed, vehicle should be decorated/covered. Approximate Cost for Float: Float construction and decoration, plus costumes for participants.
• Non-Profit/Disability Services Provider Pedestrians: A Group of individuals on foot or in wheelchairs/scooters who represent a nonprofit or for-profit provider of services for individuals with disabilities.  Participants must be over the age of twelve (12).  Group must carry an identifying banner. Approximate Cost: Individual Fiesta Décor and Banner
• For-Profit Floats/Promotional Vehicles: Due to public safety concerns, there are some float requirements.  Float preferably is a wire frame over a jeep. If towed, vehicle should be decorated/covered. Approximate Cost for Float: Float construction/decoration, costumes for participants, plus $750 entry Fee
• Animal Handler Participant: Subject to prior approval. Refuse control must be provided 
  Approximate Cost: Costumes/Décor for person and animal.
• Promenade Participant: Walkers/Runners who are not associated with a nonprofit or provider of services for people with disabilities.  Runners will be staged at the front of the parade with walkers staged second. Both groups will start 5 minutes prior to the floats. Walkers going at a rate slower than the Fiesta Especial Parade procession are asked to stay to the side so that Parade participants may easily pass.  Individuals in wheelchairs or on scooters are encouraged to participate in the promenade.  Approximate Cost: $10 Registration fee per person.  Registration fee includes complimentary admission to the Fiesta Especial event ($5 Value).

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• Grand Marshal: J'nine Gretz
  
• Fiesta Especial Royal Court
• River City Christian School's Pedro Pinata
• Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc.'s RMI Maximizers
• more participants coming soon!
  

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