Capitan Chamber of Commerce
433 West Smokey Bear Blvd., Box 441, Capitan NM 88316
505.354.2273 � Fax 505.354.3666
Capitan Chamber Smokey Bear 4^th of July Parade, Wednesday, July 4^th, 2007
The Capitan Smokey Bear Parade is a time-honored Lincoln County Tradition. Last year we had 75+ entries and a crowd estimated at 3-5000. This year we hope to have 100 participants. Now is the time to plan your entry for the Annual 4th of July Smokey Bear Parade on Wednesday, July 4^th, 2007. Don�t miss this opportunity to place your business or organization in the spotlight.

RULES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING APPLICATION!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE ON-LINE

1.  Registration:  Registration Deadline is Saturday, June 30, 2007.  Late entries will be placed at the end of the line and will not be judged!  Please read and complete the enclosed application carefully and return the self-addressed application to the  Capitan Chamber of Commerce not later than Saturday, June 30^th, 2007. You may also drop it by the Chamber Office at 443 Smokey Bear Blvd or Fax it to us at 505-354-3666.  Remember applications are due by Saturday, June 30.

2.  Dimensions & Design:  Float dimensions should not exceed:  width 13', length 40' (including tow) and height 13'.  The Smokey Bear Parade celebrates the 4th of July. Just about anything goes. Choose your theme and show your colors!

 3.  Kids Entries:  Age 12 and under:  All float and pickup truck entries carrying children under age 12 must have an accompanying adult on the float or in the bed of the pickup. Our children are our heritage. We must be responsible for their safety.  Bike or walking entries must have an accompanying adult  on the parade route. 

4.  Line-Up and Disbursement:  Lineup begins at 9 am, the parade at 10 am. Report to the parade marshall upon your arrival to pick up your lineup number at the corner of Forrest and Highway 380 next to the Capitan Schools.  All entries will be lined-up on Forrest and accompanying side streets with the exception of fire trucks and emergency vehicles which will line up on Hwy 380 by Soil and Water Conservation.  The parade will end on 2nd Street after turning off Lincoln. Please call the Chamber after June 30th for your line-up number.

5.  Prizes:  There will be awards for each of the following categories: Patriotic � Military � Musical - Equestrian or Horse Drawn -Motorized Vehicles: Antique, Custom, Hot Rod, Car, Truck Cycle � Open, do your own thing - Kids Entries (12 & Under) - Best Dressed Cowboy and Cowgirl (12 & Under).  Judging will be based on interpretation of  theme, workmanship, originality and overall impression.  Entries will be judged as they pass the reviewing stand. Awards will be available at the Chamber Visitor's Center after 1 pm.  Barring an emergency, the parade will keep moving at 5-8 mph.

 All entries received after the June 30 deadline will be placed at the end of the line and will not be judged.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  Try to arrive by 8:30am. Pre-parade line-up begins promptly at 9:00 am!  Contestants will be provided their numbers for judging by the parade marshall - they must be placed on the passenger side of vehicles and floats and on the backs of pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle contestants.  If the numbers are not visible the entries cannot be judged.

Returning the One Line Entry Form acknowledges that you have read, understand and will comply with the rules governing the 4^th of July Parade Rules.

PARADE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 10:00 AM
MOST OUTSTANDING ENTRY WILL RECEIVE
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARD
Click Here to Register for the 4th of July On-Line