Days of '47 Parade One of the oldest in the United States

Postponed until 2021

The 2020 Days of 47 Parade has been postponed until 2021 due to complications arising from the Coronavirus pandemic.

When

Friday - July 24th, 2020 @ 9:00 a.m.

Where

Route starts at South Temple and State Street.

Then runs East to 200 East.

Then turns South to 900 South.

Then turns East to 600 East (Liberty Park).

(Click the Map to Enlarge)

Lineup Map

Sponsors

Presented and Televised by KSL 5

Days of '47 Parade and Marathon Route Road Closures

About the Event

Colorful floats, bands, horses, clowns and other entries thrill thousands of spectators each year. Many families camp out on the streets the night before to ensure a great seat to catch it all the following morning. The Parade starts at State Street and South Temple.

We encourage you to join us for a wonderful morning of excitement and colorful entries in our much-loved Parade.

Remember that businesses are in operation and residents live along the Parade route. Please respect their property! Let them get some sleep if you’re camping overnight nearby and be sure to pick up trash and remove all your camping gear (including that sofa or mattress that is headed to the dump!) on Monday morning before you leave the area.

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

The Days of ’47 Parade has limited space. Early completion and submission of the applicable Parade application forms will enhance an entry’s ability to meet the entry requirements and gain approval. All Parade entry applications must be submitted online. All Parade entries must be insured and a Certificate of Insurance submitted. All float entries must include a separate float design (an 8.5” x 11” artist’s color drawing) which can be loaded with the application on the website.



The online application is available below. An application is not complete and will not be reviewed for approval until all required paperwork (including a Certificate of Insurance) and any applicable fees are received.



Antique vehicles and



Application Deadlines:



Religious floats – February 1, 2020

All other entries - May 1, 2020 horse entries must be preapproved (see instructions below). The Parade Committee meets once a month to review completed applications. All fees are nonrefundable. A Parade Committee decision regarding an application is final. If an application is not approved, the applicant will be notified regarding the rejection or, if applicable, any changes needed to obtain approval. Any entry may be pulled from the line-up at any time prior to or during the Parade if, in the sole discretion and judgment of Parade officials, the entry does not meet Parade standards. Approximately two weeks prior to the Parade, information about line-up, assembly and Parade position will be sent to the person or entity designated in the application.

GENERAL STANDARDS

Entry applications will be rejected if the Parade Committee, in its sole discretion and judgment, determines an entry to be political, controversial, unlawful or otherwise inconsistent with the standards, theme or purpose of the Parade. Examples of unacceptable entries include, but are not limited to, the following: advocacy by political parties or candidates for public office, advocacy for legislative or other public policy initiatives, subject matters relating to sexuality, including polygamy and abortion, controversial religious matters and gun rights. A signed Release for each parade participant (include the driver, Pacer, all walkers whether in or out of costume) is due in PDF format to the Section Leader no later than July 15, 2020 . Parade participants should be neat, clean in appearance, dressed modestly and present a positive image for the sponsoring organization and the Parade. Walking groups are only allowed as part of a specific float entry. A small satellite, coordinated piece (either remote-controlled or pulled manually) may accompany a float with prior review and written approval by the Parade Committee in accordance with the description submitted online as part of the application process. Salt Lake City ordinances prohibit any items to be thrown from or distributed by any Parade entry. Upon application, vendor permits are issued in limited circumstances allowing distributions or sales away from the Parade route. Please see our website for additional information and a Vendor Application which is due no later than June 24, 2020. A limited number of entries will be given approval for music or sound by the Parade Committee. To minimize conflicts with bands, horses and other floats, a limited number of entries with sound will be permitted. Sound is not permitted with horse entries or antique vehicles. In keeping with federal licensing requirements, specific identification of musical material is required. In addition, any float using music from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must obtain and provide to the Parade Committee permission from the Church’s Intellectual Property Office using the form accessed at https://www.lds.org/legal/terms. Note that permission to use music from that source generally takes four to six weeks to obtain and submitting a request early is essential. For further assistance or information regarding copyrighted materials from this source, please contact the Intellectual Property Office at 801.240.3959. Costumed or uniformed participants walking with an entry or band must be at least 14 years of age. No one under the age of 8 may ride on an entry. No more than 20 individuals in costumes that enhance the theme of a float entry are allowed to walk with the float and only with prior approval from the Parade Committee. Costumed individuals must walk along the side of the float, but not at the front or rear. The Parade route exceeds two miles and July temperatures, coupled with the pavement’s heat, quickly deplete hydration. Please provide sufficient water for all an entry’s participants . Due to complaints and the City’s noise ordinance, no vocal or band practice or support music may be used or performed before 8:00 a.m. on Parade morning . There is no designated parking for Parade participants or spectators. There is no extra parking inside the line-up area or along the Parade route itself. Stake a claim early in other areas. PARKING ON THE PARADE ROUTE AND IN LINE-UP AREAS SUBJECTS VEHICLES TO TOWING AND CORRESPONDING FEES . Each entry must have a Certificate of Insurance issued by an appropriate insurance carrier. Certificates of Insurance must be able to be produced if asked at any given time before, during or after the Parade. Any use of trademarked materials, props, displays or similar items may only be permitted upon receipt of the owner’s written permission and subsequent approval by the Parade Committee’s legal counsel. Contact the Parade Committee for additional information. Otherwise and preferably, all materials and props, etc., are to be original works and not copies or likenesses created by persons or entities not part of the current Parade entry’s builders or organizers.

MUSICAL GROUP CONSISTS OF

Brass Band (not marching band), Orchestral Groups, Acoustic contemporary Groups, singing Groups, Choirs/choral groups, other Groups on Approval

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Musical group members, directors and support personnel must be in uniform, coordinating costume or matching attire Muscial Group must be transported on Trailer Supporting Walkers may be considered on a case by case basis and dependant on committee aprroval Walking musical groups may be considered on an individual basis and dependant on committee approval Pulled Theme Decorated Trailer must be approved by committee Truck pulling trailer must be decorated and approved by committee Must provide own pacer to allow communication along parade route

Online Parade Application Form

Click Here for the 2020 Parade Application Entry Form

If you have questions regarding an application or to inquire about potential openings in a specific section of the parade, contact Jodene Smith @ 801.254.4656 or jsmith@daysof47.com



Bands

The bands participating in the Parade are invited by the Parade Committee band section leader. Please contact our Parade Chair via email for additional information regarding Parade participation by bands.

Vendors

A vendor permit must be obtained for any sales or distributions along the Parade route or in the lineup area on July 24th. Failure to obtain a vendor permit and the associated badges issued by The Days of ’47 may result in civil penalties as well as confiscation of materials. Note that applications for a vendor permit are due no later than June 28, 2020.

ENTRY FEES

Float - Business ($325) Float - Civic ($225) Float - Government ($225) Float - Religious (Free) Horse - Single ($125) Horse - Commercial ($275) Horse - Riding Group ($125) Horse - Wagon/Carriage ($125) Musical - Business ($150) Musical - Civic/Club ($150) Antique Vehicle - Non-Commercial (Free) Antique Vehicle - Commercial ($325) Military - Non-Commercial (Free)

Click Here for the 2020 Vendor Permit Appliction Entry Form

Click here to learn more about viewing many of the floats in air-conditioned comfort at South Towne Expo Center before the Parade during our Float Preview Party on July 22nd and 23rd. To aid you in reaching and enjoying the Parade, you might want to view the following from our prior years — the information has not changed for 2020:

Click here for the Days of ’47 KSL 5 Parade Route Map Click here for the Days of ’47 KSL 5 Parade Line-Up Map



Contact Information

For more Parade information, please contact our Parade Chair:

Jodene Smith, 801.254.4656 (telephone and fax), jsmith@daysof47.com



For an ADA accommodation, please contact 801-254-4656