Michigan Technological University

International

Registration Form—Parade of Nations

Parade of Nations Registration Form






Parade Guidelines 

The Parade of Nations purpose is to showcase the culture and countries represented in the Keweenaw. Please follow these guidelines accordingly.

Flags and Signs

  • One nation flag and sign will be provided.
  • The first representative to request the flag and sign from that country may carry it.

Marching

  • Everyone is welcome to march in the Parade of Nations.
  • A person can choose to march with any of the represented countries.
  • Line up starts at 10:00 AM in front of Citizens Bank on Quincy Street in Hancock.
  • Parade starts at 11:00 AM.

Need a ride on Saturday? Please, make note of the following:

Free transportation from Houghton to Hancock will be provided by the Houghton Motor Transit Line
Pick up location: Memorial Union Building to Hancock:
First bus: 9:30 am
Last bus: 10:35 am

Floats

  • All floats must be designed according to this year’s Parade of Nations theme: Celebrate.
  • All floats must be registered for parade participation by completing an application above.
  • A float must be a decorated vehicle or a vehicle pulling a decorated trailer.
  • Approval of the float will be sent prior to the event.
  • Promotion of political parties is not permitted due to the nature of this event.
  • On the day of the parade, each float will be checked to ensure all guidelines are being followed, and that the float matches the description on the application.
  • We reserve the right to deny float participation.

Prizes

You must register your float using the form above to be eligible for prizes. Prizes for the top floats are the following:

University FloatsCommunity Floats
1st Prize - $2001st Prize - $200
2nd Prize - $100 

Call IPS at (906) 487-2160 if you have any further questions.

    

International Programs and Services

Administration Building 200
1400 Townsend Dr.
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295

Ph. 906-487-2160
Email: ips@mtu.edu

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Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
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