GENERAL PARADE INFORMATION

ALL PARADE REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT ONLINE AT: http://register.sfpride.org

PARADE VIDEOS

Catch a glimpse of the 2008 San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration through the eyes of last year's attendees.  Here are some videos we found on the net:

 

GUIDELINES FOR CONTINGENT PARTICIPATION
Read on for guidelines, pricing and general information

Table of Contents:

Contingent Monitor Requirements

Parade Videos
Parade Broadcast Information  
Special Announcements
General Information (including the 08 theme)

Parade Route
FREE Float Building Workshops
Animals
Line up
National Businesses, Franchises and Third Party Sponsorship
Elected Officials and Candidates
Solicitation of Money along Parade Route
Motorcycles & Dykes on Bikes
Driver & Vehicle Information
Parade Contingent Pricing Summary
Parade Online Application
Questions & Contact Information

PLEASE READ ALL ITEMS CAREFULLY, AS THERE HAVE BEEN SOME CHANGES MADE TO THE PROCESS SINCE LAST YEAR.

PARADE BROADCASTS  

                    
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SF PRIDE PARADE

Returning Non-Profit Organizations: Non-profit organizations with an annual operating budget of less than $250,000 and who took part in last year's Pride Parade are eligible for a free entry in Pride Parade. All we require is that you send in your completed application by April 4th, along with a letter from your treasurer certifying that your annual operating budget is under $250,000. Please note that after April 4th the regular fee schedule applies.

Local Businesses: If you are a local business (not including non-profit organizations) and are also a member of one of the following: The Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA), East Bay Business and Professionals Alliance (EBBPA), Merchants of Upper Market (MUMC), Polk Street Merchants Association or the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) you are entitled to a 50% discount off the Category F Local business rate. All we ask is that you send in with your application proof of membership in any of the above listed organizations to receive your discount.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Theme:

	(Photo Credit: Daniel Nicoletta)

The 2008 San Francisco Pride Theme is, "United by Pride, Bound for Equality"

What is a Parade Contingent?
A parade contingent is essentially a street theater performance with its own theme, set, cast, sound and scenario. Art meets politics in the back of a truck or marching along Market Street. Whatever your entry may be, it should openly display something: showing yourself off, displaying your ideals, recognizing your friends or trashing your enemies - all done with a sense of artistic flair in full public view.

What is a Multiple Group Contingent?
A Multiple Group Contingent consists of related and affiliated organizations with different addressees marching together with a common theme. You are considered a multiple group, for example, if your contingent is Queers for XYZ and you have ten different chapters marching with you.

Contingent Monitors
Every contingent MUST provide Contingent Monitors. Each contingent will need to staff/volunteers who would be willing to walk the parade route with your contingent and will act as a safety monitor for your contingent. Here is how you figure out how many Contingent Monitors you need for your group.

2-25 persons marching = 2 Contingent Monitors
26 to 50 persons marching = 4 Contingent Monitors
51 to 75 persons marching = 6 Contingent Monitors
76 to 100 persons marching = 8 Contingent Monitors
100+ = Add another 2 Contingent Monitors per 25 persons

** All contingent monitors are REQUIRED to attend a training, even if they attended a training last year. A schedule of trainings will be provided in your confirmation packet. The trainings take place in the East Bay and San Francisco.

Volunteer Gap Monitors (Photo Credit: Rick Gerharter)

Close the Gap!
Gaps in the Parade can disrupt the steady flow of the procession. This year we will be continuing to implement a plan to minimize gaps and to improve the flow of the Parade. The success of this plan depends on the cooperation of all contingents. If you are aware of a gap developing between you and the contingent ahead of you, speed up! Also, we shall have a special "Close the Gap" squad on the Parade Route. Please comply with their directions.

Parade Route:
Subject to Permit, Parade will begin on Market and Beale and proceed west on Market to Eighth. The Woman's Motorcycle Contingent will kickoff the Parade promptly at 10:30 AM. Trolleys that use the "F" Market tracks on Market Street will not be permitted on the Parade Route.

Parade Safety:
Your contingent must listen to and comply with all directions given by SF Pride Safety Monitors. In particular, no items may be thrown from your Parade entry into the crowd nor may anyone alight or board a moving vehicle. A warning will be given to your contingent should either or both occur and a penalty of $500 for each infraction will be levied. If infractions continue after the warning has been given your contingent will be removed from the route.

FREE Float Building Workshops will be available to all contingents wishing to learn or expand their float building skills. This is a great opportunity for those contingents that have not entered a float in the parade or to those experienced contingents that want to take their floats up another level. For more information, email Marsha Levine at parade@sfpride.org

MYLAR:
The use of Mylar for either décor or construction of parade entries is prohibited.

Animal Units:
"Animals" here refers to horses, elephants and other large animals, not cats, dogs, or other household pets. Those planning to have animals within their contingent must make prior arrangements with the SFSPCA and the SF Department of Public Works. In accordance with city ordinances you are responsible for cleaning up after your animals in assembly and along the Parade Route. The City may impose a clean-up fee for animal units.

Driver and Vehicle information:
All drivers must possess a valid driver's license. All vehicles must be insured and registered for the day of the Parade. Vehicles must be in good physical as well as operating condition

	(Photo Credit: Jane Cleland)

Vehicle/Float Dimensions:
Below are the maximum dimensions of floats that can be displayed on Market Street. Please contact us if your float will be larger than these dimensions as we might be able to creatively accommodate floats that are larger than listed below.

Maximum Dimensions of Vehicle(s)
Height: 12 feet (to clear MUNI wires)
Length: 40 feet
Width: 100 inches (including rails)
Street Clearance: 12 inches above ground (to clear MUNI islands)

Maneuvers:
Please attach a description of all maneuvers, formations, or other exhibitions that will stop or slow the Parade. It should include an approximate length of time and, if applicable, location for each maneuver. Failure to submit a description, or any attempt to insert a non-disclosed maneuver on Parade day can result in removal and/or denial of future participation.

PARADE CONTINGENT PRICING SUMMARY

A.) Individual Person  - If payment is made:

on or before 4/4/08 $55
on or before 5/2/08 $110
on or before 6/6/08 $220
after 6/6/08 $330.

Parade Category Fee until 6/6/2008: $220.00
Additional Fees:
Basic Vehicle Fee $55 per vehicle. $55.00
Basic Truck Fee $110 per vehicle. $110.00
Large Truck Fee $220 per vehicle. $220.00
Partners In Pride Member $(to be computed)
Sponsor $(to be computed)
Environmental Cleanup Fee $45.00
Full Page Ad $950.00
Half Page Ad $650.00
Quarter Page Ad $400.00
Enhanced Listing $30.00
Enhanced Color Listing $50.00

B.) Nonprofit budget less than $250,000 - If payment is made:

on or before 4/4/08 $55
on or before 5/2/08 $110
on or before 6/6/08 $220
after 6/6/08 $330.

Parade Category Fee until 6/6/2008: $220.00
Additional Fees:
Basic Vehicle Fee $80 per vehicle. $80.00
Basic Truck Fee $155 per vehicle. $155.00
Large Truck Fee $210 per vehicle. $210.00
Multiple Contingents Fee $55.00
Partners In Pride Member $(to be computed)
Sponsor $(to be computed)
Non-Profit budget less than $100,000 Discount
on applications made before April 3rd subtract 100% of Subtotal $(to be computed)
Environmental Cleanup Fee $45.00
Full Page Ad $950.00
Half Page Ad $650.00
Quarter Page Ad $400.00
Enhanced Listing $30.00
Enhanced Color Listing $50.00

C.) Nonprofit budget greater than $250,000 - If payment is made:

on or before 4/4/08 $80
on or before 5/2/08 $160
on or before 6/6/08 $320
after 6/6/08 $480.

Parade Category Fee until 6/6/2008: $320.00
Additional Fees:
Basic Vehicle Fee $105 per vehicle. $105.00
Basic Truck Fee $210 per vehicle. $210.00
Large Truck Fee $315 per vehicle. $315.00
Multiple Contingents Fee $110.00
Partners In Pride Member $(to be computed)
Sponsor $(to be computed)
Environmental Cleanup Fee $45.00
Full Page Ad $950.00
Half Page Ad $650.00
Quarter Page Ad $400.00
Enhanced Listing $30.00
Enhanced Color Listing $50.00

D.) Government Agency - If payment is made:

on or before 4/4/08 $80
on or before 5/2/08 $160
on or before 6/6/08 $320
after 6/6/08 $480

Parade Category Fee until 6/6/2008: $320.00
Additional Fees:
Basic Vehicle Fee $110 per vehicle. $110.00
Basic Truck Fee $220 per vehicle. $220.00
Large Truck Fee $530 per vehicle. $530.00
Partners In Pride Member $(to be computed)
Sponsor $(to be computed)
Environmental Cleanup Fee $45.00
Full Page Ad $950.00
Half Page Ad $650.00
Quarter Page Ad $400.00
Enhanced Listing $30.00
Enhanced Color Listing $50.00

E.) Employee Associations - If payment is made:

For information about how your employee association can participate, please contact our Development Department by email.

F.) Local Business - If payment is made:

on or before 4/4/08 $315
on or before 5/2/08 $630
on or before 6/6/08 $1260
after 6/6/08 $1890.

Parade Category Fee until 6/6/2008: $1260.00
Additional Fees:
Basic Vehicle Fee $160 per vehicle. $160.00
Basic Truck Fee $330 per vehicle. $330.00
Large Truck Fee $800 per vehicle. $800.00
Partners In Pride Member $(to be computed)
Sponsor $(to be computed)
Business Organization Membership $(to be computed)
Environmental Cleanup Fee $45.00
Full Page Ad $950.00
Half Page Ad $650.00
Quarter Page Ad $400.00
Enhanced Listing $30.00
Enhanced Color Listing $50.00

G.) National or Franchise Business - If payment is made:

on or before 4/4/08 $8,000
on or before 5/2/08 $8,750
on or before 6/6/08 $10,000
after 6/6/08 $12,500

Parade Category Fee until 6/6/2008: $10,000.00
Additional Fees:
Basic Vehicle Fee $440 per vehicle. $440.00
Basic Truck Fee $800 per vehicle. $800.00
Large Truck Fee $1,750 per vehicle. $1,750.00
Partners In Pride Member $(to be computed)
Sponsor $(to be computed)
Environmental Cleanup Fee $45.00
Full Page Ad $950.00
Half Page Ad $650.00
Quarter Page Ad $400.00
Enhanced Listing $30.00
Enhanced Color Listing $50.00

ALL PARADE REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT ONLINE AT: http://register.sfpride.org

QUESTIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION

All questions regarding the Parade can be directed by email to our Parade Manager Marsha Levine.