PHILADELPHIA’S HISTORIC DISTRICT BLOCK PARTY 2017

APPLICATION FOR CRAFTER PARTICIPATION

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Event Logistics Event Date: Monday, July 3, 2017

Timing: 12:00 PM – 7:00PM Location: Historic District of Philadelphia (6th St. between Chestnut and Arch St. and

5th St. between Chestnut and Market St.) All participants are required to participate for the full day

Wawa Welcome America, an iconic Philadelphia festival, is celebrating its 25th year!

Philadelphia’s Historic District Block Party is returning to this year’s exciting line up of events celebrating our country’s independence! Now in its third year, the Philadelphia’s Historic District Block Party, taking place along Independence Mall, will bring together thousands of attendees throughout the day to enjoy a “Main Street Americana” block party! A casual, relaxing environment filled with activities, entertainment, artists / crafters and a variety of foods. The day’s actives will lead up to a free evening concert by the Philadelphia Pops! Why join us?

• Great marketing and promotional efforts, more than any other festival • Free programming for attendees to enjoy • Target market to include visitors, midweek holiday attendees and local business lunch

time crowds • Event location along Independence Mall as the country celebrates our independence

Participation Fees:

Crafter: $150.00

You must submit the following documentation with your application: • Copy of your Business Privilege License/Community Activity License • Copy of your Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) naming the following parties

as additionally insured: o City of Philadelphia- One Parkway Building, 1515 Arch Street, 14th Floor,

Philadelphia, PA 19102 o Welcome America Inc.- One Liberty Place, 1650 Market Street, Suite 2800,

Philadelphia, PA 19103 o Roberts Event Group – 491 Old York Old, Suite 300, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Please return your completed application to Kathryn Lezynski by email at:

kathryn@robertseventgroup.com or fax to 215.887.2003.

• A cashier’s check, certified check or money order for $150.00 made payable to Welcome America Inc. and mailed to:

Welcome America Inc. Attn: Accounts Payable / Historic Park Block Party

One Liberty Place, 1650 Market Street, Suite 2800, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Welcome America Inc. reserves the right to refuse any application for products or services which, in its opinion, are not in the best interest of this event.

Philadelphia’s Historic District Block Party Participation Return Form

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY

Company/Business Name:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip code:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Key Contact Name:

Key Contact Cell Phone:

Key Contact Email:

Check any certifications that apply:

□ MBE □ WBE □ DsBE □ LGBTQBE

Items for Sale

Please include a short description of the type of items that will be sold

The selection of Crafters is under the full discretion of Welcome America, Inc. and the Welcome America Festival’s Management Team.

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM to: kathryn@robertseventgroup.com

APPLICATION CHECKLIST Have you included: □ A cashier’s check, certified check or money order for $150 made payable to Welcome America Inc. and mailed to: Accounts Payable / Historic Park Block Party at Welcome America Inc. One Liberty Place, 1650 Market Street, Suite 2800, Philadelphia, PA 19103

cCopy of your Business Privilege License cCopy of your Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) naming City of Philadelphia, Welcome America Inc., and Roberts Event Group Please note:

1. Your application and business privilege license must be received by Kathryn Lezynski via email at kathryn@robertseventgroup.com or fax to 215.887.2003.

2. Your cashier’s check, certified check or money order is to be sent to the Welcome America Office.

3. To be considered, all forms and participation fees must be received. I have read this application for PHILADELPHIA’S HISTORIC DISTRICT BLOCK PARTY. I hereby agree that if my business is selected for participation, I will abide by all rules, regulations, requirements and laws of the City of Philadelphia, and Welcome America Inc. I understand that my failure to do so will result in my disqualification for participation in PHILADELPHIA’S HISTORIC DISTRICT BLOCK PARTY. I also understand that in the event the business I represent is disqualified or chooses not to participate, Welcome America Inc. will not refund the initial deposit or any subsequent payments. Name of Business Representative (PRINT) Signature of Business Representative

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 31, 2017