The Englewood Back to School Parade is for the deserving youth/children of Englewood. Its sole purpose is to provide encouragement to stay in school, to provide entertainment and recreation for them and their families. It is not a vehicle or platform to be used by individuals, groups, organizations or companies to demonstrate their political, social or other views; or is it a means by which behavior and/or opinions inappropriate for youth/children are to be displayed.

As a parade participant (sponsor, parade procession participant, exhibitor, volunteer, performing artist, contest entry participant, parade marshal, royal court appointee, grand marshal), you agree to be photographed, videotaped and grant the Englewood Back to School Parade, it’s committee or it’s appointee permission to put the finished footage/photography to any uses it may deem proper including (though not limited to) marketing, advertising and PR related activities (using – though not limited to print, radio, television, internet and social media). You hereby release, discharge and agree to save harmless the Englewood Back to School Parade Committee, its appointees, representatives, affiliates, sponsors, partners or volunteers from any liability or claimed liability in connection with the aforementioned uses of your photograph, name, likeness or performance, including, but not limited to, any claim you have or might have for invasion of privacy, misappropriation and/or defamation. By signing below, you certify that you have read, understood and will comply with all rules and ordinances of The 65th Englewood Back to School Parade to be held on August 15, 2026, as well as all laws, codes, and regulations that apply to the City of Chicago. You further acknowledge that the parade marshal’s as well as the Chicago Police Department can enforce these rules and guidelines at all times and in any manner, that will not violate your, the group’s or individual rights.