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9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Steel Days 2020 Neighborhood Parade
7/11/20209:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Description
The Steel Days Committee has made every effort to ensure the safety of all attendees and volunteers and make this a contagion-free event, and we will strictly adhere to all county and state guidelines and mandates. However, you acknowledge that we cannot guarantee all risks of infection are eliminated.
By attending any Steel Days event, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. You and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold the Steel Days Committee, American Fork City, the American Fork Chamber of Commerce, volunteers, sponsors, businesses, organizations, employees, or their affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
By registering, you agree that neither you nor anyone who will be present at the event have any illness symptoms or are in a high-risk category for COVID-19. While at the event, you agree to follow all the COVID-19 safety guidelines and any additional instructions from the Steel Days Committee and volunteers and American Fork City and staff and agree to put forth your best efforts to ensure the safety of all members of your party.
The Steel Days Neighborhood Parade will be on Saturday, July 11 at 9:00 a.m and will be a 22 mile route through American Fork. This year, because of the construction on Main Street and the need to provide more space for people to social distance while viewing the parade, we are changing the route. The parade will be coming to the people! It will start at American Fork Junior High, go throughout the neighborhoods in the city, and then end at Rotary Park. Please see the map for route details.
It is our goal to make the parade as entertaining and enjoyable as possible. In order to do so, we need to make safety our highest priority. Please stay out of the road and avoid congregating in groups. Since no roads will be closed and there will be cross traffic, candy and swag may ONLY be thrown to spectators on the right side of the road (on the passenger side of the vehicle).
?As the parade concludes, please help us take pride in our community and keep it clean by collecting any trash that is around you or that you see and depositing it into trash receptacles. Please remember that Steel Days and the Parade are meant to bring the community together to celebrate our great city. Let’s have fun and be respectful to everyone around us, including spectators, parade entries, and volunteers.
By attending any Steel Days event, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. You and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold the Steel Days Committee, American Fork City, the American Fork Chamber of Commerce, volunteers, sponsors, businesses, organizations, employees, or their affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
By registering, you agree that neither you nor anyone who will be present at the event have any illness symptoms or are in a high-risk category for COVID-19. While at the event, you agree to follow all the COVID-19 safety guidelines and any additional instructions from the Steel Days Committee and volunteers and American Fork City and staff and agree to put forth your best efforts to ensure the safety of all members of your party.
The Steel Days Neighborhood Parade will be on Saturday, July 11 at 9:00 a.m and will be a 22 mile route through American Fork. This year, because of the construction on Main Street and the need to provide more space for people to social distance while viewing the parade, we are changing the route. The parade will be coming to the people! It will start at American Fork Junior High, go throughout the neighborhoods in the city, and then end at Rotary Park. Please see the map for route details.
It is our goal to make the parade as entertaining and enjoyable as possible. In order to do so, we need to make safety our highest priority. Please stay out of the road and avoid congregating in groups. Since no roads will be closed and there will be cross traffic, candy and swag may ONLY be thrown to spectators on the right side of the road (on the passenger side of the vehicle).
?As the parade concludes, please help us take pride in our community and keep it clean by collecting any trash that is around you or that you see and depositing it into trash receptacles. Please remember that Steel Days and the Parade are meant to bring the community together to celebrate our great city. Let’s have fun and be respectful to everyone around us, including spectators, parade entries, and volunteers.
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read the American Fork Steel Days Entry Standards and Requirements.
2. Complete online application, description, waivers, and information form and submit payment no later than July 4, 2019.
Cost:
- $100 until June 28th
- $130 June 27th-July 4th
- Non-profit organizations may enter for free. To receive a free registration code, please email us with your non-profit information.
- Please note that most Steel Days sponsorships INCLUDE a parade entry. If you are interested in sponsoring Steel Days or are a sponsor and need the free registration code, please email us at chamber@afcity.net or call (801) 472-7467.
3. Entries (except nonprofit organizations, elementary/secondary schools, civic, church, American Fork City entities or guest of the Parade Committee) are required to pay a parade entry fee of $100, which is due upon registration (payment is required for acceptance.) If an organization becomes a sponsor of Steel Days and donates $700 or more to American Fork Steel Days, the entry fee will be waived (please email us for the code to waive the fee).
4. Upon receipt of the entry application and entry fee, the Steel Days Parade Committee will review all applications. A limited number of entries will be allowed. Submission of the entry application may be construed as acceptance into the parade unless the applicant is told otherwise.
5. Final approval or rejection will be decided by the Steel Days Parade Committee.
6. The parade committee has the right to remove any entry the day of the parade if the entry does not represent the description that is described below or does not meet the parade requirements.
7. Details regarding the parade line-up will be emailed out the week of July 6th.
FLOAT CONSTRUCTION
1. All entries must be decorated, except antique vehicles. The exception must be given prior to the day of the parade. No unadorned trucks and/or trailers will be allowed in the parade.
2. Floats must be capable of maneuvering around sharp turns. Maximum float size requirements: Width no more than 15’ and Length (include float & towing vehicle) no more than 55'.
JUDGING
1. Entries will be judged on the following system: originality, beauty, craftsmanship, and individual theme.
2. Judging is done one hour prior to beginning of the parade. There are only 2 awards and over 90 entries. Our judges have the difficult decision of having to choose only 2. All entries are appreciated but not all can win!
3. American Fork Steel Days Parade Awards are:
a. Best Overall Entry
b. Mayor's Award
DISTRIBUTING FLYERS, ADVERTISEMENTS, ETC.
1. All equestrian entries are responsible to bring their own “waste disposal group” (pooper scoopers).
2. Amplified sound will not be permitted with an entry unless specific prior written approval has been given by the Steel Days Parade Committee. Prior notification allows the committee to determine correct float placement.
3. No water is to be thrown/sprayed from parade floats/vehicles. If you would like to spray water, it must be done by people who are on foot.
PARADE ENTRY STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Entry applications will be rejected if the Steel Days Committee determines an entry to be unlawful, controversial, or otherwise considered to be inconsistent with the standards and purpose of the American Fork Steel Days Parade.
2. Any entry without signed waivers for each participant on the float will not be allowed to participate. Waiver forms are available HERE. Waiver forms may be dropped off at the City Administration offices or given to a parade official on the morning of the parade. This is required by the state of Utah as well as American Fork City.
3. The Parade must continually move - there is no stopping on the parade route. Any entries who wish to include performances will need to be part of the pre-parade entertainment (i.e. – Cheer, Dance, and Karate Groups wishing to do demonstrations that would stop the parade or otherwise hold it up).
4. THROWING OF CANDY, TOYS, ETC. Items may be distributed by handing them out directly to recipients. If you would like to hand out candy, it must be done by people who are on foot and you must have at least 2 designated spotters to watch for and prevent children from getting too close to your float/vehicle. It is the responsibility of the entry organization to provide enough walking participants for distribution. It is the intent of our city and committee to maintain safety for the participates and the spectators. Throwing items could jeopardize their safety and therefore could incur a fine of up to $100 per incident.
5. All drivers of vehicles must be at least 21 years old and be able to provide proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license on the parade route, if necessary.
6. Miscellaneous vehicle entries will not be allowed into the parade unless specific prior written approval has been given by the Steel Days Parade Committee. A car club can submit one application listing each vehicle separately.
7. It is recommended that each float carry a fire extinguisher.
8. The safe operation and conduct of your entry and organization is your sole responsibility.
9. The Steel Days Parade Committee reserves the right to place parade entries in any order they deem necessary.
10. Due to the family nature of the event, inappropriate and offensive content is prohibited.
11. The parade committee reserves the right to remove a participate for any inappropriate behavior.
12. If anyone in your organization fails to leave when asked to do so by an official, your entry will be dismissed from the parade route.
13. Any entry turned in after the due date will not be accepted into the parade.
14. Any entry that comes to the parade and wants to participate the day of the parade without prior consent through the Steel Days Committee (entry form) will not be allowed to participate.
15. There will be a limited amount of entries in the parade this year; therefore, it is very important that your application is turned in on time.
16. Entries will be accepted on a first come basis with a limited number of commercial entries.
PARADE ROUTE ENTRY:
I-15 Directions:
All entries with the exception of bands and floats:
All entries arriving from I-15 freeway should take the American Fork Main Street Exit 278 to the signal at Doug Smith Autoplex. A parade manager will greet you and direct you to your line-up position. The parade staging area will be on Main Street and adjoining side streets.
Band Entries:
All band buses need to take freeway 500 East American Fork Exit 276. Continue north on 500 East to 200 South turn left on 200 South proceed to parade checkpoint at 300 West. Bands will be staging at Lyons Park / 300 West. The parade’s band coordinator will be there to help bands line up.
Float Entries:
Please approach from Pacific Ave/100 North. Turn left onto State Street; proceed to the signal at the Doug Smith Auto Plex/Main Street turn left where you will be met by a parade volunteer and directed to your line up position.
END OF ROUTE EXIT: NO vehicles will be allowed on 4th North between 100 East and Center Street.
To pick up your parade participant, please meet them at the destination designated below.
ALL ENTRIES WILL EXIT AT 100 EAST AND 400 NORTH
From there, the directions are as follows:
Floats & Equestrian:
Will continue west on 400 North. Participants can be picked up at 400 North and 100 West.
Music, Cheers & Children’s Entries:
Turn north on Center Street. Participants can be picked up at the Pony League Ball Fields north of the Recreation Center. (Access from 100 W and turning east on 600 N)
Professional and all other entries:
Turn south on Center Street. Participants can be picked up at 325 North.
There will be parade staff and police officers to give directions and help entries off of the route.
WHEN EXITING ROUTE AND PICKING UP PARTICIPANTS:
1. Do not block traffic.
2. Watch for small children and others.
3. Pull in so that you do not have to back up, if possible.
4. Park away from the pick-up point and walk, if possible.
5. Please remain calm.
4. Upon receipt of the entry application and entry fee, the Steel Days Parade Committee will review all applications. A limited number of entries will be allowed. Submission of the entry application may be construed as acceptance into the parade unless the applicant is told otherwise.
5. Final approval or rejection will be decided by the Steel Days Parade Committee.
6. The parade committee has the right to remove any entry the day of the parade if the entry does not represent the description that is described below or does not meet the parade requirements.
7. Details regarding the parade line-up will be emailed out the week of July 6th.
FLOAT CONSTRUCTION
1. All entries must be decorated, except antique vehicles. The exception must be given prior to the day of the parade. No unadorned trucks and/or trailers will be allowed in the parade.
2. Floats must be capable of maneuvering around sharp turns. Maximum float size requirements: Width no more than 15’ and Length (include float & towing vehicle) no more than 55'.
JUDGING
1. Entries will be judged on the following system: originality, beauty, craftsmanship, and individual theme.
2. Judging is done one hour prior to beginning of the parade. There are only 2 awards and over 90 entries. Our judges have the difficult decision of having to choose only 2. All entries are appreciated but not all can win!
3. American Fork Steel Days Parade Awards are:
a. Best Overall Entry
b. Mayor's Award
DISTRIBUTING FLYERS, ADVERTISEMENTS, ETC.
1. All equestrian entries are responsible to bring their own “waste disposal group” (pooper scoopers).
2. Amplified sound will not be permitted with an entry unless specific prior written approval has been given by the Steel Days Parade Committee. Prior notification allows the committee to determine correct float placement.
3. No water is to be thrown/sprayed from parade floats/vehicles. If you would like to spray water, it must be done by people who are on foot.
PARADE ENTRY STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Entry applications will be rejected if the Steel Days Committee determines an entry to be unlawful, controversial, or otherwise considered to be inconsistent with the standards and purpose of the American Fork Steel Days Parade.
2. Any entry without signed waivers for each participant on the float will not be allowed to participate. Waiver forms are available HERE. Waiver forms may be dropped off at the City Administration offices or given to a parade official on the morning of the parade. This is required by the state of Utah as well as American Fork City.
3. The Parade must continually move - there is no stopping on the parade route. Any entries who wish to include performances will need to be part of the pre-parade entertainment (i.e. – Cheer, Dance, and Karate Groups wishing to do demonstrations that would stop the parade or otherwise hold it up).
4. THROWING OF CANDY, TOYS, ETC. Items may be distributed by handing them out directly to recipients. If you would like to hand out candy, it must be done by people who are on foot and you must have at least 2 designated spotters to watch for and prevent children from getting too close to your float/vehicle. It is the responsibility of the entry organization to provide enough walking participants for distribution. It is the intent of our city and committee to maintain safety for the participates and the spectators. Throwing items could jeopardize their safety and therefore could incur a fine of up to $100 per incident.
5. All drivers of vehicles must be at least 21 years old and be able to provide proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license on the parade route, if necessary.
6. Miscellaneous vehicle entries will not be allowed into the parade unless specific prior written approval has been given by the Steel Days Parade Committee. A car club can submit one application listing each vehicle separately.
7. It is recommended that each float carry a fire extinguisher.
8. The safe operation and conduct of your entry and organization is your sole responsibility.
9. The Steel Days Parade Committee reserves the right to place parade entries in any order they deem necessary.
10. Due to the family nature of the event, inappropriate and offensive content is prohibited.
11. The parade committee reserves the right to remove a participate for any inappropriate behavior.
12. If anyone in your organization fails to leave when asked to do so by an official, your entry will be dismissed from the parade route.
13. Any entry turned in after the due date will not be accepted into the parade.
14. Any entry that comes to the parade and wants to participate the day of the parade without prior consent through the Steel Days Committee (entry form) will not be allowed to participate.
15. There will be a limited amount of entries in the parade this year; therefore, it is very important that your application is turned in on time.
16. Entries will be accepted on a first come basis with a limited number of commercial entries.
PARADE ROUTE ENTRY:
I-15 Directions:
All entries with the exception of bands and floats:
All entries arriving from I-15 freeway should take the American Fork Main Street Exit 278 to the signal at Doug Smith Autoplex. A parade manager will greet you and direct you to your line-up position. The parade staging area will be on Main Street and adjoining side streets.
Band Entries:
All band buses need to take freeway 500 East American Fork Exit 276. Continue north on 500 East to 200 South turn left on 200 South proceed to parade checkpoint at 300 West. Bands will be staging at Lyons Park / 300 West. The parade’s band coordinator will be there to help bands line up.
Float Entries:
Please approach from Pacific Ave/100 North. Turn left onto State Street; proceed to the signal at the Doug Smith Auto Plex/Main Street turn left where you will be met by a parade volunteer and directed to your line up position.
END OF ROUTE EXIT: NO vehicles will be allowed on 4th North between 100 East and Center Street.
To pick up your parade participant, please meet them at the destination designated below.
ALL ENTRIES WILL EXIT AT 100 EAST AND 400 NORTH
From there, the directions are as follows:
Floats & Equestrian:
Will continue west on 400 North. Participants can be picked up at 400 North and 100 West.
Music, Cheers & Children’s Entries:
Turn north on Center Street. Participants can be picked up at the Pony League Ball Fields north of the Recreation Center. (Access from 100 W and turning east on 600 N)
Professional and all other entries:
Turn south on Center Street. Participants can be picked up at 325 North.
There will be parade staff and police officers to give directions and help entries off of the route.
WHEN EXITING ROUTE AND PICKING UP PARTICIPANTS:
1. Do not block traffic.
2. Watch for small children and others.
3. Pull in so that you do not have to back up, if possible.
4. Park away from the pick-up point and walk, if possible.
5. Please remain calm.