The 2024 Last Fling is a FREE to attend Event!
August 30 - September 2, 2024

ENTRY APPLICATION

Naperville Last Fling logo
2024 Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Join the City of Naperville and the Naperville Jaycees in honor of founding member and Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senator, Al DeGeeter's lifelong commitment to service above self. In his memory, the Naperville Jaycees encourage every parade entry to highlight how their organization makes an impact within our community. At the request of Al’s family, the Naperville Jaycees will be collecting donations along the parade route for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

To be considered for the 2024 Labor Day Parade, please complete the form below.
All entries will be reviewed for appropriateness and contacts will be informed if/when approved.
For more information, please contact us at [email protected], or call the parade chair at (312) 371-3125.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Fill out the online entry form. Bold fieldnames indicate required fields. ALL CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL ONLY UPON APPROVAL THE WEEK OF AUGUST 19th 2024.
Do Not stop entering data once you begin. Print out the payment invoice and mail to:
Paul and Laurie DeKruiff, 2024 Last Fling Parade Chair's, PO Box 2372, Naperville IL 60567-2372.

DEADLINE:
Applications due by AUGUST 9th, 2024. Fees due within 5 days of completion of Application. We will NOT hold a spot without payment. If you do not receive an invoice at the time you check out, the system has NOT registered your Application. You must reenter or call. The Parade Chair's and Last Fling Executive Committee have sole discretion of accepting entries after August 9th, 2024.

FEES:
Parade Entry fee is limited to a maximum of 75 participants and one vehicle. Make checks payable to: The Naperville Jaycees Last Fling and include late fee, if applicable. Any NSF returned checks will be subject to a $50.00 fee. Fee structure will be displayed upon selection of entry type.

OTHER:
COMBINING ENTRIES OF ANY KIND OR AFFILIATION IS PROHIBITED. ONE FEE, ONE ENTRY ONLY.

Organization:

Contact:

Address:

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Fees:

STANDARD ENTRY: Before July 14 July 15th to July 31st After August 9th
Fees:$200 $300 $400

NOT FOR PROFIT ENTRY: Before July 14 July 15th to July 31st After August 9th
Fees:$200 $300 $400

PARTISAN POLITICAL ENTRY: Before July 14 July 15th to July 31st After August 9th
Fees:$500 $750 $1000

SPONSORS: 2024 Last Fling Partnership and Diamond only entry fee will be waived (subject to all of the provisions of the sponsorship agreement and as modified or amended from time to time). Sponsorship does not guarantee participation in the parade, all necessary parade paperwork and documentation is required. If you wish to become a Last Fling Sponsor, please call the Sponsorship Hotline at 630-335-7744.


Category:

Color Guard
Drill Team
Pom/Cheer/Flag
HS Band
Other Band
Drum/Bugle
Service Org
Decorative
Animal


Space Estimate: 0 - 20 ft  21 - 40 ft  41 - 60 ft  Over 60 ft
41 - 60 ft Additional $60.00 fee  Over 60 ft Additional $110.00 fee


Entry:

Type:How many?:Type:How many?:
Walkers Bicycles
Big Wheels Truck
Wagons Car
Motorcycles Van
Other


Will your unit emit music? Yes   No   If yes, please provide name of song

Song:

Will you have handouts,
posters or any signage?
Yes   No

If yes, please describe and if possible provide a sample (i.e. picture of items) by due date of application.
All signs will need to be approved. You can email a picture of your sample to [email protected].

You may NOT combine entries this year. Example, political parties must pay a fee for each candidate, or each business must pay an individual fee. One message, one sign, one entry.

Handout:

Please use the email below for all communications, including parade confirmation.

Confirmation email:

Re Enter email:

Review Stand:

Please type up to 3 bullet points for the Master of Ceremonies to say about your organizations as your entry passes the review stand. You must provide this information now. No changes will be allowed as we do not have the ability to contact anouncers once your application is submitted.

Bullet Point 1: (75 characters)

Bullet Point 2: (75 characters)

Bullet Point 3: (75 characters)

Human Validation:

I agree to the Guidlines specified.