EIU Homecoming 2026: Parade Entry Form

Please complete the form below to register your entry into the 2026 EIU Homecoming Parade.
● The Homecoming Parade Committee will confirm your registration upon submission of the form NO LATER THAN Friday, October 16 at 4:30 pm.
● Homecoming Parade Registration officially closes on Friday, October 16 at 4:30PM.
●Homecoming parade entries are REQUIRED to complete the Homecoming Parade Acknowledgement of Risk/Liability by Friday, October 3.
●Homecoming parade entries are REQUIRED to complete the Homecoming Parade Code of Conduct by Friday, October 3.
● Parade entries check-in and line-up will begin at 7 am on Saturday, October 24.

Category

Category EIU Group / Organization Community
Name of Entry (Please include Entry Theme/Title):
Contact Person Name: Contact Person Name: First Last
Contact Person Phone: Contact Person Phone: - ### - ### ####
Contact Person Email:
Contact Person Address: Contact Person Address:
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Parade Entry Details

EIU Homecoming Parade entries are required to submit separate forms for multiple entries, ie: more than one float/flatbed, motorized truck, car, marching band.

Each Homecoming Parade entry is responsible for the completion of its own Homecoming Parade registration.
Type of Parade Entry

Type of Parade Entry EIU Department RSO (Registered Student Organization) EIU Residence Hall Band Business Religious Organization Civic/Non-Profit Organization Political Other Other
Parade Entry Division: Choose the Division that Best Describes the Parade Entry

Parade Entry Division: Choose the Division that Best Describes the Parade Entry Division A: Marching/Walking Float Division B: Decorated Car/Truck or Truck/Utility Trailer Division C: Float/Flatbed Division D: Marching Bands (Please indicate below type of band, i.e.: Community/Grade/Middle/High School) Division E: Novelty ( i.e.: dance, drill team, pep squad, etc.) Other Other

Separate forms must be completed for entries with more than two motorized vehicles PER ENTRY.
Please indicate if this is a competing Homecoming Parade entry? (Division A, C, D, E entries Only)

Please indicate if this is a competing Homecoming Parade entry? (Division A, C, D, E entries Only) Yes No
Number of Parade entry participants:
Brief Description of Homecoming Parade Entry: (Please include theme, number vehicles, trailers, participants, walkers, type of band, etc.)
Dimensions of HC Parade Entry: (Please specify total length/width of entry including trailer)
General 2025 EIU Homecoming Parade Rules:

1. Parade entries are highly encouraged to reflect the 2025 Homecoming theme.

2. All EIU Homecoming parade entries are to be family-friendly and in good taste with participation subject to the approval of the EIU Homecoming Steering Committee.

3. EIU Homecoming Parade entries with live animals are responsible for cleaning up any animal waste.

4. EIU Homecoming Parade lineup begins at 7 am. All Parade entries must be checked in and properly line-up, as assigned by the EIU Homecoming Parade Committee, no later than 9 am on the day of the Homecoming Parade. Late arrival parade entries not in proper line up may be subject to not participating or assigned line-up at the end of the parade.

5. Any parade entry promoting the irresponsible use of alcohol, use of profanity, vulgarity, sexually explicit material, or implying discrimination will be removed from participation in the parade and/or parade route. ABSOLUTELY NO DRINKING or ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED BY EIU HOMECOMING PARADE ENTRIES.

6. All parade motorized/non-motorized entries MUST have Proof of Vehicle Insurance Coverage.

7. DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS AND LOCAL CITY ORDINANCE - NO CANDY THROWING WILL BE ALLOWED. Parade participants/entrants are encouraged to hand out candy or toss at the feet of parade patrons along the parade route, but NO THROWING.

8. Any participants whose vehicle is not in the Homecoming parade must be dropped off in the parking lot by Andrews Hall, parking lot S, or the 9th Street lot. Driving up to their float in the line-up is prohibited.
2025 EIU Homecoming Parade Agreement & Acknowledgement:

Furthermore, Participants do understand that if participants violate any of the above 2025 EIU Homecoming Parade Rules as set forth that it will be at the discretion of the 2025 EIU Homecoming Steering Committee to terminate the participants' EIU Homecoming Parade entry's participation in the 2025 EIU Homecoming Parade and/or future participation in EIU Homecoming Parades. Participants also give full permission for use of participants' name(s) and photograph in connection with the 2025 EIU Homecoming Parade. I have reviewed and agree to adherence of the EIU 2025 Homecoming Parade.

Agreement & Acknowledgement: As a Group/Individual Representative herein referred to as "Participants" I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the 2025 EIU Homecoming Parade Rules as set forth, and hereby release, remise, and forever discharge Eastern Illinois University, its officers, agents, and directors, severally or jointly, as the sponsors presenting the 2025 EIU Homecoming Parade and the 2025 EIU Homecoming Steering Committee of and from all liability, claims, actions and possible causes of action whatsoever that may accrue to any participant member from every and any possible acts of omission, loss, property damage, and personal injury (including death) that may be sustained while participating in the 2025 EIU Homecoming Parade.
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EIU Homecoming 2026: Parade Entry Form

EIU Homecoming 2026: Parade Entry Form

Parade Entry Details

General 2025 EIU Homecoming Parade Rules:

2025 EIU Homecoming Parade Agreement & Acknowledgement:

By submitting your digital signature you agree that you have reviewed and understand the general rules and regulations for the 2025 EIU Homecoming Parade.