Christmas Parade
Saturday Dec 3rd 2011 6:30 PM
Line up starts at 5 PM
Parade Rules
Line-up in the north lot of the Middleburg First Baptist Church.
You must pay and get your parade pass at entrance. No Pre-Pay.
Parade Route: SR 21/Blanding Blvd. and travel north from the Middleburg Baptist Church to Palmetto St. Parade vehicles will then turn right at Palmetto, then right at Main, and take right on Everett and return to Blanding via light on Everett.
Only parade vehicles are permitted in the North lot. Drop off,additional parking and getting your group together on a float is available on the South side of the church.
Tractors/trailers and oversized vehicles unable to maneuver in lot will be parked on center median of roadway until they enter parade. Send your representative to the registration area to receive parade pass.
Horses and there Floats/Trailers/Group must all line up in lot behind North lot by the portable. STAY OUT OF THE MAIN LINE UP LOT AT ALL TIMES. You will be at the end of the parade before Santa enter parade from Parsonage St not by crossing the parking lot.
Christmas Parade entries are required to have lights and decorations.
The Middleburg VFW will chauffeur Santa Claus 2011. (He sends his thanks in advance). No other "Helper" "Santas" are allowed - we all know there is only one real Santa!
All participants are responsible for knowing the rules. Make sure those in your group are aware of the following items.
Follow all directions from Sheriff’s Deputies and parade officials.
DO NOT throw candy or trinkets. Hand items to individuals.
Avoid doing anything that will entice children to run onto the road.
Stay on the Parade Route; do not deviate or exit from route.
Animal owners... Scoop your poop, we ask that all animals be in a vehicle or on a float. Except Horses, bagged if possible or walking at end of parade with your float. No Walking animals ie: dogs,pigs ect. the route is too long and it is not safe for the spectators. Horses may not approach the spectators or go into the crowd. Stay in the parade line.
No garbage of any kind small as a wrapper big as a diaper.. Please leave no litter on church grounds.
Violators will be banned from the next parade and could face traffic citations from law enforcement officers.
Fees
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$10 per vehicle
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$50 per political vehicle + $10 per extra vehicles
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$10 per walking group
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$50 per political walking group
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Each vehicle will pay one entry fee regardless of size or number of vehicles in group.
Walking groups will pay one fee.
Horse, motorcycle, bicycle and go-kart groups will be treated as a walking group and will pay one entry fee. Vehicles accompanying group will pay vehicle fee.
All fees will be collected at line-up entry. No advance/mailed fees will be accepted.
Each vehicle/walking group will be given a Receipt and Rules of the Road to be displayed in the window or carried by the group representative.
Any vehicle/group not prepared to pay at entry will not be permitted to enter lot.
No exit/re-entry permitted. Fee will be collected for re-entry.
HORSES: All horses and the float they want to be in parade with must stage in the lot behind the North lot, enter parade at end via Parsonage, not across parking lot. All horse entries MUST be bagged upon entry to the line up property.
Volunteers Needed: Adults and Students: Please email us at middleburgca@gmail.com with your contact information. We issue certificates for community hours and we always need more help. Before during and after events.
We will be collecting new unwrapped toys for JP Hall Charities please bring a gift to the information table at entrance to North Lot.
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2012 Middleburg Historic Festival
Saturday, November ?? 9am - 3pm
2102 Palmetto St, Middleburg, FL
In 1951 the town of Garey's Ferry was renamed Middleburg. There is a lot of history packed in to our small community dating back to the early 1800s. In 1990 the area leading to the boat ramp on Main Street was designated a National Historic District, becoming the first in Clay County to receive such honor. Several homes in the area are also listed.
Join the Middleburg Civic Association, est 1941, and the Middleburg Historical Society, along with local families and businesses to celebrate our place in history.
Museum Exhibits * Kids Korner * Reenactors * Authors * Historians
Car/Truck Show * Tours * Chili Cook-off * Vendors * Crafts
Festival Vendors
Rules and Application
All vendors must submit the below application. All applications will be reviewed by the Vendor Coordinator.
There are generally no duplicate vendors. Vendors from the last year will have preference up to September 1st (postmarked date). After that acceptance is first come ~ first serve.
Accepted applications will receive a confirmation e-mail with further information. Declined applications will be returned. Duplicate vendors are the most common reason for being declined.
Set up must be complete and all vehicles must be off the grounds by 8am.
All roads are closed per Clay County order and no vehicular traffic is permitted until after 3pm.
If you close early, you cannot drive a vehicle on to the grounds to load up, you must hand carry everything off site.
Vendors must meet local and state business and tax regulations, and must adhere to all Health Department requirements. Have necessary documents on hand as inspectors may be on site.
No alcohol permitted.
Power and water is not available. Please plan accordingly.
Clean up after yourself.
Contact the Festival Committee via email at middleburghistoricfestival@gmail.com to address questions/concerns.
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2012 Middleburg Historic Festival
Vendor Application
Vendor:____________________________________
Contact:______________________
Address:___________________________________
Phone:________________________
City/St/Zip:________________________________
E-mail:________________________
Were you a vendor at last year’s festival? ____Yes _____No
Nature of business and items you sell:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fee enclosed: ___ $50 Standard Fee
___ $35 Member Discounted Fee (2012 members only)
Make checks/money orders payable to MIDDLEBURG CIVIC ASSOCIATION.
Mail to: MIDDLEBURG CIVIC ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 147, MIDDLEBURG, FL 32050
