Santa Claus Lane Parade: Event Terms and Conditions
By participating in the “Santa Claus Lane Parade” organized by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC), you agree to the following terms and conditions:
Assumption of Risk: Participation in the Santa Claus Lane Parade involves inherent risks, including but not limited to accidents, injury, and property damage. Participants voluntarily assume all risks associated with their participation in the event.
Safety Guidelines: Participants must adhere to all safety guidelines provided by the event organizers, including but not limited to following instructions from event staff, ensuring proper float construction and decoration, and maintaining situational awareness at all times during the parade.
Participant Responsibility: Participants must ensure they are physically fit and capable of safely participating in the parade. It is the responsibility of each participant to assess their own condition and suitability for participation, including the safe operation of vehicles or floats.
No On-Site Medical Services: Participants acknowledge that there will be no medical services provided during the event. Each participant is responsible for their own safety and well-being while participating in the Santa Claus Lane Parade.
Float/Vehicle Safety: Participants operating or riding on floats or vehicles must ensure they are properly secured and follow all local traffic laws. Unsafe operation of vehicles or floats may result in removal from the event.
Indemnification: Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from or related to their participation in the Santa Claus Lane Parade, including but not limited to accidents, injury, or property damage.
Photography and Media: By participating in the event, participants grant permission to GOACC and its affiliates to use photographs, videos, or other media recordings taken during the event for promotional purposes without compensation.
Modification of Terms: GOACC reserves the right to modify or update these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Participants are responsible for reviewing the most current version of the terms and conditions before participating in the event.
Governing Law: These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
By participating in the Santa Claus Lane Parade, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Further, participants expressly waive any and all claims, known or unknown, against the event organizers, their agents, and assigns.
General Rules
Rules are subject to change. Participants are responsible for staying up to date with the most current version of the rules.
– Participants are prohibited from distributing anything to event goers. This includes, but isn’t limited to, candy, light sticks, or any other object.
– Floats are prohibited from having Santa or Mrs. Claus
– The maximum float height is 13 ft.
– The maximum float width is 14 ft.
– Children under 18 are prohibited from walking alongside vehicle based floats
– Any participants that include animals in their float (dogs or horses only) MUST clean up after said animals. The participants are responsible for maintaining control over the animal at all times. No unleashed animals will be allowed.