Street Parade 2025 Registration

• Parade start time, 1:00 P.M.
• The parade line-up begins at 10:00 A.M.
• All units must be in place by 12:00 P.M.

• Not for Profit other than Krewes  – $100
• Krewes and for-profit – $250

Please make checks payable to: Chasco Fiesta, Inc. Mail to: 5636 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey FL 34652. For Credit or Debit Card Payments call Chasco Office at (727) 777-5446

Please read the following information carefully: Theme for the 2025 Chasco Fiesta™ Street Parade is “Cinema & Symphony: 100 Years of Music in Movies”. Insurance: Insurance coverage is mandatory for all parade participants. Please provide a certificate of insurance for: Chasco Fiesta™ Inc. and the City of New Port Richey as additional insureds. Entries will not be complete until insurance is received by the Chasco Fiesta office. All units must be fully decorated. Flatbed trucks and automobiles with a few streamers and a business name are not acceptable. A violation of this rule will result in the entry being barred from the parade. Exceptions include antique cars, dignitaries’ cars and pick-up vehicles of honor guard units. The Chasco parade officials will have the right to reject any parade entry that does not meet the parade standards and criteria. Committee will have the right to reject unacceptable units right up to the start of the parade. Balloons & Candy cannot be passed out. Distribution of approved favors (beads) from floats or walkers in an orderly manner is acceptable. Absolutely no paper, leaflets or pamphlets are to be distributed. It is specifically agreed by all parties that owner or sponsor accepts full responsibility for protection against personal injury and property damage in the operation of said float /parade entry and will supervise the unit in accordance with the rules and regulations of the parade.

1.  Entries will be accepted based on show value to the overall parade and/or theme, “Cinema & Symphony: 100 Years of Music in Movies”.
2.  Our parade is not a platform for political campaigns, social issues or targeted special groups. No entry will be permitted to participate in the parade if, in the judgment of the parade committee, it reflects such issues. By making an application for entry, it is understood and agreed that the decision of the Parade Selection Committee is final.
3.  The Parade Selection Committee will approve all applications. All sponsors (business, organizations, media, etc.) must be listed on the float application; however, listing more than one sponsor is discouraged and may not be accepted.
4.  Insurance coverage is mandatory for all parade participants. Please provide a certificate of insurance for: Chasco Fiesta Inc. and the City of New Port Richey as additional insureds.
5.  All units MUST be fully decorated. Flatbed trucks and automobiles with a few streamers and a business name are NOT acceptable. A violation will result in the entry being barred from this parade and future parades. Exceptions include antique cars, dignitaries’ cars and pickup vehicles of honor guard units.
6. Walking units are limited to musical units, drill teams or unique units determined to have entertainment quality and approved by the parade selection committee.
7. Distribution of beads, samples, souvenirs or favors along the parade route will be allowed. Walkers accompanying floats must be 16 years or older. Balloons & Candy cannot be passed out. Absolutely no paper, leaflets or pamphlets are to be distributed.
8. All floats must have their wheels covered. Protruding wheels are prohibited on floats with walkers.
9.  All floats must have two adult safety monitors. These individuals must be easily identified and with the float at all times. One safety monitor will be in charge and have a cell phone available for communication purposes.
10. No glass or plastic containers. All beverages must be in opaque cups only! Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
11. On arrival at the parade formation area, entries not conforming to the description on the application may be prohibited from participating in the parade. The Chasco parade officials will have the right to reject any parade entry that does not meet the parade standards and criteria. They will have the right to reject unacceptable units’ right up to the start of the parade.
12. Once the parade starts moving maintain a distance of not more than 30 feet behind the unit in front of you. Parade officials along the route will notify you if your distance is not proper. You will be asked to exit the parade route if you do not follow the parade official’s request. Floats and other units are not permitted to slow down or stop after the parade starts.
13. If your float becomes disabled, try to pull to one side allowing the parade to proceed around you. If you are able to start again, a parade official will assist you in reentering the parade.
14. HORSE/OTHER ANIMAL units shall be followed by a pick-up person. Your pick-up person may not behanding out any items during the parade. Animal units without a scooper unit will not be allowed to participate, no exceptions!
15. MARCHING BAND/PERFORMANCE UNITS: Professional, public, private, or school affiliate. One support unit of hand, electric or motorized type is allowed to follow behind the band/unit. Drill teams may perform in conjunction with the marching band unit.

1. Parade route: The parade will officially begin at the intersection of Gulf Drive and Grand Boulevard, proceed north on the Boulevard around Orange Lake, then on Bank Street to Main Street, and proceed West on Main Street to U.S. 19.
2. Parade line-up area: ALL Entries MUST enter from Madison St. & Cecelia Dr. No side streets can be used to access Grand Blvd. Volunteers will assist you with the lineup.
3. Entering parade line-up area: All floats, cars including antique cars, fire trucks, etc., will join the parade line-up area from Trouble Creek Rd. Heading North on Madison St. Parade officials will be on hand to assist in locating your proper spaces. All spaces will be numbered. Streets completely shut down at 12:00 pm and no one is allowed onto the parade route.
4. Horses and horse-drawn vehicles: All horse units are to be unloaded on the grass area in the Gulf High parking lot.
5. Line-up time: All floats and walking units must be in the line-up position no later than 12 p.m.
6. JUDGING: All judging will be done beginning at 11:00 a.m. prior to the parade.
7. RESTROOMS: Port-A-Potties will be stationed throughout Grand Blvd. & Marine Parkway
8. DISBANDING OF PARADE: The parade ends at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 19. Walking units will proceed into the parking lot behind the old county building on Sunset Drive. All motor units will proceed to exit onto Highway 19. All riders will get off floats at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 19.

If you have any questions regarding the parade, please call Chasco Fiesta™ at (727) 777-5446.

The following categories will be used in judging floats for awards:

Most Outstanding Float Best Special Effects
Professional Professional
Non Professional Non Professional

Best Use of Color Most Entertaining
Professional Professional
Non Professional Non Professional

Best Special Effects
Professional Professional
Non Professional Non Professional

Most Entertaining
Professional Professional
Non Professional Non Professional

Best Out-of-Town Entry

Floats must be in place by 11:00 AM to be considered for awards.

do agree as follows:

1. I am at least 18 years of age, a member of the above-named organization, and authorized by said organization to sign this agreement on its behalf. My organization is aware of this agreement and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions.
2.      2. For my organization, its owners, members, successors and assigns, I do here by      release and forever discharge The Holiday Rotary Club, Chasco Fiesta™, Inc. and the City of New Port Richey, Florida, including their past, present and future members, owners, employees, officers, directors, principals, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, associated corporations, agents, partners, representatives, predecessors, heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, from any and all causes of action, claims and demands of any type whatsoever arising from or related to any damage, loss or injury which may be sustained by my organization as a result of participating in the Chasco Fiesta™ Street Parade.
3.  For my organization, its owners, members, successors and assigns, I do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Holiday Rotary Club, Chasco Fiesta™ Inc. and the City of New Port Richey, Florida, including their past, present and future members, owners, employees, officers, directors, principals, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, associated corporations, agents, partners, representatives, predecessors, heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, from and against all actions, claims, demands and liabilities, loss, damages and expense of any type, including attorney fees, which may be sustained by reason of my organization as a result of participating in the Chasco Fiesta™ Street Parade.
4.  This release extends to and includes all known, unknown, disclosed, undisclosed, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, losses and liabilities and the consequences thereof.