Parade of Lights Application | City of Port Coquitlam

Businesses and organizations are invited to apply below to join our 2025 Parade of Lights!

Apply by November 26.

Rules To Participate

Santa’s are not permitted. The City will provide the official Santa and all others will be removed.
All entries must be well-lit.
All entries may incorporate live or recorded seasonal music into the float. Content must be appropriate for all ages.
Throwing items during the parade is not permitted.
All entries are required to maintain a continuous forward motion during the parade.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the parade route.
No advertising of drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, or illegal activities are permitted.
Any vehicles acting or driving unsafely will be removed from the parade.
All vehicle drivers must have a valid driver’s license to participate.

Applicant Name

Company/Organization

Phone

Address

City

Province

Postal Code

Your entry is:

Commercial ($75 fee)

Incorporated Non-Profit /Municipal ($25 fee)

Non-Profit/Unincorporated ($0)

Entry category:

Length of entry

Mark meters or feet.

Provide a description of your entry and light display.

I understand that the City reserves the right to cause removal of any person or entry from the parade route that is, in its opinion, offensive or a hindrance to the progress of the parade, or places other participants or spectators in physical danger, or violates any of the regulations set forth in this application. These rights are non-negotiable and will be strictly enforced. Any violation of the above listed regulations will be considered grounds for immediate removal from the parade.

Liability Statement: Participants must recognize that all programs of a physical nature involve some risks, and that by registering for a program of this nature there is an assumption of risk by the participant or the participant's parent or guardian. Furthermore, the participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Port Coquitlam, its employees and volunteers, from any loss or liability which may result from such participation. All pictures & video taken by staff at special events and programs are subject to publication.

Indemnity Agreement: I agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend any action against the City of Port Coquitlam from and against all liabilities unless such actions arise out of the negligence of the Released Party’s participation in the Parade of Lights.

I have carefully reviewed the rules, regulations, and liability and fully understand its content. I understand that it is the responsibility of each organization’s representative to have all of his/her participants read and adhere to the above information. This signed waiver will cover all members of the organization, group, or participant for this event.

Signature

Sign above

Personal information entered on this form is collected under the authority of Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) for the purposes of processing your input. If you have any questions or concerns about the collection of this information, please contact the City’s Records and FOIPPA Administrator at 604.927.5250 or [email protected].

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