2025 Save Our Fourth Association (SOFA) Fair Haven 4th of July Parade Participant Application


Join Us for the 2025  Save Our Fourth (SOFA) Fair Haven 4th of July Parade!

Event Date & Time: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Main Street, Fair Haven, NY

There is a $25 parade donation fee for all businesses, organizations, and individuals who wish to participate — One fee per group or float, with a maximum of 2 vehicles. Municipalities and government-sponsored entries are exempt from this fee (village, town, county, and state governments, fire departments, highway departments, etc. Campaigns for election and non-profit organizations are NOT exempt.). All donations are non-refundable.

Parade lineup will begin at 4:00 and we ask that all participants be there by 6:00. The front of the parade will line up at Fancher Ave. & Main St., with all participants lining up behind that down Fancher Ave., Richmond Ave., and Lake St. Your specific lineup location and information will be sent to the email address you provide here, so please be sure to use an email address that you check regularly as the date approaches.

Registration Deadline: All registrations and payments MUST be received by June 25, 2025.

Please read the rules below and complete the form to apply. Be sure to acknowledge the rules and sign the liability waiver. Once submitted, you will be directed to a online payment page after clicking "Submit". There, you can pay your parade fee with your credit card, PayPal, or Venmo.

IF YOU PREFER TO PAY BY CHECK:
You can still fill out and submit the form online, but payment by mail will be required before we can confirm your space. If you'd prefer to print and fill out this form, please use the instructions at the bottom of this form.

We are here to help! Let us know if you have any questions or need assistance. Please contact us via email at info@fairhaven4th.com

Your lineup location and information will be sent to the email address you provide here, so please be sure to use an address that you check regularly as the date approaches.

We look forward to having you join us for our 2025 Independence Day celebration!
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Email *
Last Name *
First Name *
Phone Number *
Business/Organization Name *
Mailing Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Number of Vehicles Participating *

Vehicle #1 Description

Vehicle #2 Description (if applicable)

Can you share approximately how many participants will be in your float? 

Please note: this number does not have to be exact. *
Media and Publicity
Our event will be photographed and/or recorded. By checking the box below, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded and allowing SOFA, Inc. to use photos and/or video of you for promotional purposes.
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Parade Fee:

Please specify the category under which your organization is classified:

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Parade Rules Acknowledgment

By checking the box below, you acknowledge that you agree to follow the parade rules outlined below:

1. Candy Distribution:
Candy must be handed out by an individual walking, not thrown from a moving vehicle or equipment.

2. Maintain Safe Distance:
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles and walking participants (one car length).

3. Professionalism:
Demonstrate professionalism at all times, from setup to the end of the parade, while walking, riding, or driving.

4. Respect for Others:
Be courteous to other businesses, spectators, and volunteers throughout the event.

5. Stay on Route:
Stay on the designated parade route and be mindful of your surroundings.

6. Vehicle Limit:
Each business or organization is limited to TWO vehicles per application.

7. Judge’s Stand Demonstrations:
All demonstrations at the Judges' stand must be under 3 minutes, from setup to completion, to keep the parade moving.

8. No Liquid Sprays:
No liquids may be sprayed on spectators.

9. Entry Deadline:
All applications and fees must be received by June 25, 2025. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

10. Encouraged Decorations:
We encourage participants to create well-decorated floats, vehicles, and equipment with a festive RED, WHITE & BLUE theme to enhance community engagement.

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Liability Information and Waiver

Save Our Fourth Association (SOFA) Events Release Form

In consideration of the mutual agreement between the Participant(s) listed below and Save Our Fourth Association (SOFA), both parties agree to the following:

1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, participant(s) agree to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless SOFA, all its officers, directors, volunteers, members, agents, partners, coordinators,
associates, successors and assigns, from any and all claims, suits, liens, judgements, damages,
losses and expenses including attorney/legal fees and costs arising from, or in any way
connected with, any work by the participant in SOFA events.

2. Participant(s) agree to be solely responsible for themselves, their equipment, personal
property, etc., utilized in connection with any SOFA event in which they are involved wherever
occurring, including Village of Fair Haven, parks, parking lots, private property. This disclaimer
includes any loss, damage, theft or any type of abuse to themselves or any of their property.

3. Participants agree to all rules and regulations established by law and SOFA, for all SOFA
events they are part of, and to utilize common sense and good taste.

SOFA strives to provide a family-friendly event that is safe for all participants, attendees,
especially for children.

I(We) hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless SOFA, any/all associates from any claims.

I(We) will obey all aforementioned rules and regulations.

By writing my full name in the text box below, I acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions listed above, including the release of liability, and waive any claims against Save Our Fourth Association (SOFA) as outlined in this indemnification agreement.
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Emergency Contact Name

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Emergency Phone Number
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PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
You will be directed to a secure online payment page today after clicking "Submit" below. There, you can pay your vendor fee with your credit card, PayPal, or Venmo.

IF YOU PREFER TO PAY BY CHECK:

You can still fill out and submit the form online, then mail payment to the address below. Please note on your check that it is for Parade Registration, and be sure we can easily match your check up with your registration.

SOFA, Inc.
P.O. Box 521
Fair Haven, NY 13064

Please make checks payable to:
Save Our Fourth Association (SOFA)
Thank You!
On behalf of the Fair Haven Save Our Fourth Association (SOFA), we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your participation and support of our small community. Your involvement is essential to the success of our 4th of July celebration. We appreciate your contributions!
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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