I acknowledge that I have read and understand the 2023 Garner Firemen’s Festival Parade rules/guidelines. I understand that candy or other items may only be distributed by walking participants. I agree that all individuals affiliated with my entry that are riding will remain in the vehicle or on the float at all times and that getting on or off a moving float/vehicle during the parade is not permitted. I also acknowledge that Garner Fire-Rescue reserves the right to make changes or additions to the rules/guidelines at any time and that I will be notified of these changes. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY The agreeing participant, on behalf of him/herself and organization, in consideration of the grant of permission to participate in the Garner Firemen’s Festival Parade to be held October 7, 2023 does hereby release and waive all claims that (he, she, or our company, our club or organization) has or may hereafter claim to have for itself or anyone claiming by or through the agreeing participant for damage or injury, direct or indirect, known, or unknown, now or hereafter arising, said release to be in favor to Garner Fire-Rescue, its members, employees, agents, officers, and directors. The agreeing participant, on behalf of him/herself and organization, for the same Consideration agrees that it will hold harmless, protect and indemnify Garner Fire-Rescue, its members, employees, agents, officers, and directors at the sole expense of the agreeing participant from any and all claims, demands, liens, attachments or judgments which now or hereafter arise from the participation of the agreeing participant and organization in the above-named activity whether such action is direct or indirect. The agreeing participant will indemnify and reimburse Garner Fire-Rescue in full for all expenses, including attorney fees, it may incur by means of its defense. The agreeing participant has read the above and understands that this is an unconditional release and indemnity agreement. The agreeing participant is 21 years or older, under no disability and has not signed on reliance or any representation contrary to the agreement set out above and acknowledges he/she is authorized to execute on behalf of their group. *