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Adam Thorson Director of Parks, Recreation & Special Events
P.O. Box 299 • 1901 Fourth Street • Peru, IL 61354-0299
815-223-1148 x2314 • fax: 815-223-9381 • www.peru.il.us • athorson@peru.il.us
October 19, 2021
Re: Light Up Christmas Parade and Light Up Washington Park
Dear Peru Business Owner,
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, the City of Peru will host the 1st Light Up Christmas Parade
along with Light Up Washington Park. This inaugural event will begin at 5:00p.m. with a Light
Up Parade throughout residential parts of town and downtown Peru which will include floats and
marchers. (Please see the attached parade route.) The parade will begin to lineup beginning at
4:00p.m. The parade procession will begin at 5:00p.m. and last no longer than one hour.
Following the parade, the festivities will continue at Washington Park with a Light Up the Park
event where there will be a tree lighting ceremony, visits and photos with Santa, free hot cocoa,
various family friendly activities, and gifts for the children. Festivities at Washington Park will
conclude by 8:00 p.m.
This will be an exciting evening for all, and the City of Peru would be delighted if your business
would participate in this community event by decorating your storefront window! You are
welcome to be as creative as you would like. Participating businesses will be featured on the
City's Facebook page to encourage everyone to visit your business and check out your storefront
window.
Please consider this opportunity and encourage others to participate! Confirm your participation
with Adam Thorson, Director of Parks, Recreation & Special Events, who is assisting in
coordinating this portion of the event. (Phone: 815-223-1148 ext. 2314 or athorson @peru.il.us)
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Adam Thorson
Christmas in Peru - Light Up Peru Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 5:00pm
Please read the enclosed materials.
Your packet should include the following: If you are missing any items, stop by Peru City Hall, 1901 4th St.
or download form from our website www.peru.il.us or contact Adam Thorson athorson peru.il.us
1. 2021 Parade Entry Form
2. Copy of the 2021 Rules, Regulations and Policies.
3. Copy of the 2021 Parade Waiver
4. 2021 Christmas Parade/Event Flyer
5. Suggested donation form for Christmas for Kids
Mail to: City of Peru
Light up Peru Christmas Parade
1901 4th St
Peru, IL 61354
The following items MUST be returned with your application.
o 2021 Parade Entry Form
o Signed 2021 Parade Waiver form
o Applicant has read and agrees to all 2021 Parade Rules, Regulations and Policies
o Suggested donation form - checks made out to Blue and Red Christmas for Kids.
o This Cover Page completed and signed
This agreement made by and between the City of Peru and __________________________
The applicant has made a request to participate in the Light Up Peru Christmas Parade and should the
City of Peru desire to grant the request, the City of Peru desires that it be held harmless from any and all
liability, cost, and expense resulting or arising from activity or activities.
Therefore, it is agreed by and between both parties that in consideration of the applicant being granted
permission to participate in the parade, the applicant agrees to hold harmless the City of Peru from any
and all claims, demands, losses, expenses, liabilities, causes of action, and all other liabilities and
responsibilities arising directly or indirectly from the activities of the applicant in connection with the
participation in the Light Up Peru Christmas Parade.
Organization/ Applicant- Signature & Date: _______________________________
Organization/Applicant - Printed Name & Date: ___________________________
2021 Parade Entry Form
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Organization, Group or Business: ________________________________________
Contact Person: _______________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: __________________
Zip: ____________________
Phone: Day- ______________________________________ Evening___________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TYPE OF ENTRY: Each entry is limited to one motor vehicle. All entries must have Christmas lights,
light up decor, and/or Christmas themed display. Non-decorated entries are not allowed. Parade lineup is
established according to protocol and public safety concerns.
FLOAT Theme/Name: _________________________________________________________________________ MARCHING GROUP/BAND Theme/Name: _________________________________________________________________________ # of members in group: ______________
CLASSIC/UNIQUE CAR Description: ____________________________________________________________________________
(Please provide picture of vehicle)
OTHER
Description: _____________________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant Date
2021 Parade Rules, Regulations and Policies
1. Completed and signed parade application must be received by November 20, 2021.
2. Applicant forms must be signed by every participating organization and returned with
your parade application.
3. The City of Peru Christmas Committee adopts and amends the rules and regulations.
4. All entries must have Christmas lights, light up decor, and/or Christmas themed display.
5. Each entry is limited to one motor vehicle.
6. All participants in the parade must abide by all rules, regulations, and decisions set forth by The City of Peru.
7. The theme for the parade is Light up the Night.
8. Floats will be judged on appropriateness to the theme, appeal, originality, and overall
effect.
9. The parade will start at Washington Park. It will make its way through residential parts
of town and then proceed through downtown Peru and end at Washington Park. 10. Parade lineup begins at 4:00 pm.
11. Once you or your organization is accepted into the 2021 parade you will be contacted
by Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events, Adam Thorson.
12. The parade begins promptly at 5:00 p.m.
13. Once you are on the parade route keep your unit moving. Do not stop your unit during
the parade unless you are instructed to do so by the Peru Police.
14. All drivers of motorized vehicles must be 21 years of age or older, must have a valid
driver's license, and must have in their possession the day of the parade proof of
insurance for the vehicle they are driving.
15. In efforts to bring unity to our community through this holiday event, no political
campaigning of any sort will be allowed. This includes parade entries, signage, or any
other means of promotion during the event. This rule will be strictly enforced.
Signature of Applicant Date
Contact Information:
Adam Thorson
City of Peru
1901 4th St.
Peru IL, 61354
815-223-1148 ext. 2314
athorson@peru.il.us
CITY OF PERU PARADE WAIYER I CHRISTMAS IN PERU 2021
I have read and agree to comply with the Participant Rules and Regulations. I fully understand that
participation in the parade involves risks of bodily injury and property damage, which may be caused by
my own actions, or inactions, those of others, the conditions in which the activity takes place, and/or the
negligence of others. I hereby assume and fully accept all risks and responsibility of losses, cost, and
damage I may incur, as a result of my participation in the parade regardless of cause.
I and my successors, heirs and representatives hereby waive, release, and discharge the City of Peru and
its officers, directors, agents, volunteers, managers, members, and employees from and against any and all
claims of liability that may result from my participation in the parade regardless of cause and I hereby
agree not to sue and to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Peru and its officers, directors, agents,
volunteers, managers, members, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses,
demands, and costs (including reasonable attorney fees) including any property damage, personal injury,
or death that I may suffer or that may result from my participation in the parade.
I further consent to being photographed and/or videotaped during my participation in the parade and
authorize the City of Peru to cause such photographs and/or video to be exhibited with, or without
advertising and I hereby release the City of Peru and its officers, directors, agents, volunteers, managers,
members, and employees from any and all claims for damages based upon the usage or publication of
such images, photographs and/or videotapes.
I have read and fully understand the statements made herein and I voluntarily sign this Waiver and
Release intending to be bound by its terms. I understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing
it and have signed it freely and without an inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a
complete and unconditional release of all liability and agree that if any portion of this waiver and release
is held to be invalid the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect. I intend that this
Waiver and Release be interpreted and construed as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the
State of Illinois.
If I am executing this Wavier and Release as a parent/guardian, I understand and agree to the above for
my minor.
Name(s) of Minors:
Signature of Participant or Signature of Parent/Guardian Date
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