Floats - Dance Parade

We work with the most reputable float company in the Northeast. This form will take in your basic requests and then we may get back in touch with you about details or if acceptable, we will ask you to Docusign a 2024 contract. You may click "Save & Resume" at the bottom of this form to save your data before submitting to our team. Floats are limited in availability. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due as soon as possible.

This Float form should only be filled out after you have registered a dance group for Dance Parade here. We're committed to making your dreams come alive in the spirit of Dance Parade!

Float Coordinator *

First

Last

Name of float *

(double check spelling)

Organization Name *

Approximate number of dancers *

For planning purposes we just want to know what maximum size your group might have on the parade float--up to 500 people (sometimes more) may dance around your float in the parade.

Email *

Phone used on Parade Day *

Float Size *

SMALL $3000: 8ft x 24ft, *15ppl max
MEDIUM $3750: 8ft x 28ft, *20ppl max
LARGE $4500: 8ft x 32ft, *25ppl max

All floats include decorations, logo/messages, and truck to pull float, licensed driver, insurance and delivery to parade formation site. Enhanced decorations such as corporate branded ultraboard wraps cost an additional $800-$3000. (Floats made by other companies are not recommended, must be approved and require additional fees with proof of $3 million per incident liability insurance.)

*Scholarships and Vehicle Registration Fees already paid, will be deducted from overall float price.

**Though float company restricts numbers of people on float, unlimited participants may dance around float. Large groups will be asked to exercise extreme caution when floats turn corners. Float drivers are instructed to come to a complete stop if there are dancers next to a float.

Fundraisers *

GoFundMe
Facebook
No Fundraiser Needed

If the float and audio costs are prohibitive, you may choose to use Dance Parade's non-profit status to request tax exempt donations from your community. You will be given a maximum of three weeks to raise funds.

Colors *

Choose up to 3 colors that represent your brand, logo or theme of your float!

Theme *

What is the purpose or theme of your float?

In the following fields please enter the text of the content that you would like to have on the float and upload the corresponding high resolution art files (.eps, .jpg or .png). Please name the files accordingly For example: frontofbackboard(Bellydance America).eps

Do you want specialty signage?

Yes
No

Oversized signage (8ft x 8ft) on the front or back require special printing. An additional $200 per each 8ft x 8ft banner will apply. Click here to see specialty signage/additional printing sketch.

Front of Backboard *

3ft x 7ft sign is included in Float Package.
Placement is across the top front side of backboard.

Front of Backboard File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files.

Back of Backboard *

Horizontal type signage works well here.
Such as phrases, quotes, social media handles, etc.

Back of Backboard File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 3 files.

Forward Side Apron *

Horizontal type signage works well here.
Such as phrases, quotes, social media handles, etc.

Forward Side Apron File Upload

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Back Side Apron *

This is more of a box/square shaped area.
Logos work well here + Social Media Handles / Any info
**Floats look nice typically when side aprons are the same on both sides.

Back Side Apron File Upload

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Audio System (optional) *

THE MICRO SYSTEM $535: (1) Honda 3000 watt generator with gas, (2) active self-powered speakers, (1) 2 channel Beringer mixer (1) iPod cable (1) wired mic
STANDARD SYSTEM $850: 1) Honda 3000 watt generator with gas, (4) active self-powered speakers, (1) Numark Mixer (1) iPod cable (1) wired mic
NO COMPROMISES SYSTEM $1400: 1) Honda 5000 watt generator with gas, (2) Yorkville 500 hi/mid freq. unpowered speakers 700 watts, (2) Yorkville 118 Sub/Low 800 Watt Speaker Unpowered Bass Speakers, (1) wired mic, (2) Pioneer CDJ 2000 MK, (1) JBL Eon 700 watt monitor (1) 6ft Table
No Audio needed (will bring our own system & generator)

Audio is optional. Customer’s own audio can be installed between 9am and 12 noon on parade day

Questions/Comments

Let us know if you require assistance by telephone and Janelle or Ali from our float production team will get back to you! You may also email floats@danceparade.org or leave a message at 267-350-9213 and we will get back to you.

Terms & Conditions *

I agree:

With this form submission I agree that this signifies my intention to have a parade float designed and operated in this year’s Annual Dance Parade, but does not create any binding relationship or obligations between me and Dance Parade, Inc. I understand that once remitted, the float and audio rental fees are non-refundable if within one month of the parade. Any designs, including logos created for the floats are the property of the float company and are not obtainable after the parade. I agree to refrain from physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse or misconduct of any kind or form making abusive statements in regard to a person’s race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex or age. Lastly, I understand that participation in Dance Parade New York is a privilege granted to us by the City of New York, and which will be granted to us in the future only thanks to Dance Parade participants’ exemplary civic behavior. I agree to operate my Audio System only during the parade with sound checks only during parade formation.

Float orders are not complete until you receive and docusign a float contract with Dance Parade, Inc.

Thank you, looking forward to dancing with you!

FLOAT ORDER FORM