Regarding Floats: if your group is participating with a float, please indicate so on the Registration form. 

• All floats must provide a copy of float insurance policy. 
• All floats that do not reflect the Puerto Rican culture will not participate in the parade.
• Throwing items from the float into the crowd is forbidden and is ground for removal from the parade.
• Parade coordinating committee will discuss and approve float participation fees with all organizations

Float Size

Fees for floats and vehicles may be applied after verification by the committee.

Only floats authorized by the Parade will be allowed to participate.

Regarding Vehicles:

• All vehicles must provide a copy of insurance policy.
• For security reasons, closed vehicles will be used to pull floats only.
• Each group is limited to one 1 vehicle at the parade, unless otherwise authorized.
• When necessary Parade coordinating committee will discuss and approve vehicle participation fees with all organizations.

Number of parade participants in your group this year:

Will the group wear Uniform or Costumes*

PARADE PARTICIPANT ROSTER

You must attach a list of all parade participants. Include name, address, telephone and email addresses.

For example:
1. Ricardo Perez
Address: 8235 Stone Way Drive, Tampa , FL 33567
Phone Number: 407-000-0000
Email: RicardoPerez@Email.com

Please add more names to the list and send it to: paradapuertorriquenaflorida@gmail.com 

Parade Rules for Participation:

1. The applicant must submit list (names and contact information) of all its participants in the parade.
2. The completed application must be received by April 19, 2025 to be reviewed by the committee.

3. All participants must promote Puerto Rican heritage, culture and pride. Groups that do not reflect the culture may not be allowed to participate in the parade.4. It is expected that all groups reflect public decency and respect for moral values at all times. All participants must refrain from the use of profane or offensive language, symbols or gestures.

5. During the Parade every group must display a banner identifying them. The banner is to be visible and may be carried by persons.
6. Only registered organizations (FLPRP) will be allowed to participate. NO third-party organizations are allowed to participate with organizations that have registered.
7. A maximum of 100 participants will be allowed in each organization. The only exceptions are for marching bands and folkloric groups.
8. Do not include symbols or writing on any Puerto Rican flag displayed during the parade. The use of the Puerto Rican flag to decorate a vehicle or float must be done in a respectable and dignified manner.
   
9. All participants in the parade must respect and adhere to the instructions of the parade marshals/coordinators.
10. 10. Expulsion of any organization/individual may occur on the day of the parade and festival if rules are not followed. Throwing of items from floats/vehicles to the parade crowd is not permitted. Individuals walking the parade route may hand out candy, toys, souvenirs or other items if desired.

11. The fee must be payable in Pay Pal, money order or bank check to; Florida Puerto Rican Parade Inc.

12. FLPRP reserves the right to accept or reject any application received.

13. All floats and vehicles must have the required insurance coverage and comply with city, county and state regulations.

14. FLPRP is a not-for-profit organization. As such, it is guided by the rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service. Among those regulations is the limitations imposed on political activities. FLPRP is required to remind all parade and festival participants that it does not participate or endorse any type of political activities.

15. It is important to make the parade and festival a safe environment for participants, attendees and families. Therefore, FLPRP will adhere to safety measures consistent with CDC, City, County, State and Federal guidelines.