VIETNAMESE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

LITTLE SAIGON TT PARADE 2017

13127 Brookhurst Street Garden Grove, CA 92843

Tel: 714-512-6300 * www.tetparade.org
Email: contact@tetparade.org * Facebook.com/lstetparade

PARADE APPLICATION

Entry No:

EVENT DATE: SATURDAY FEB. 4, 2017

Application Submittal Period Thi Han Nh n n
10am DEC 26, 2016 to 5pm JAN 20, 2017

Completed application with ALL FORMS & PAYMENT must be received by above date.
SUBMIT OR MAIL THIS APPLICATION with PAYMENT TO (Check payable to: Little Saigon Tet Parade)
13127 Brookhurst Street - Garden Grove, CA 92843
9061 Bolsa Avenue, Suite 204-205, Westminster, CA 92683
(Hours: 10 AM to 5 PM Monday to Friday at these offices)

City of Westminster - Mayor and City Council

NAME OF ORGANGIZATION/BUSINESS (TN N V DIN HNH)
8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683
ADDRESS (A CH)
Diana Dobbert
CONTACT NAME

ddobbert@westminster-ca.gov

(714)548-3665
TELEPHONE

EMAIL

Business (C S Thng Mi).................................................. $600.00 (for each Type of Entry)

Non-Profit/Government (T chc Bt V Li/Chn
h Quy n)....... $300.00 (for each Type of Entry

SUMMARY OF PARADE ENTRY (HNH THC DIN HNH)

(CHECK ALL THAT APPLIED)

x
Car/Pickup-Truck Unit, Number of car or small truck and number of Participants

PRICE

QTY
5
cars
___/___

Maximum 2 for car/pickup-truck ($30/addition car or truck) and 50 for Participants

Marching Unit, Number of Participants (S ngi tham gia) - Maximum 75

Musical Marching Unit, Number of Participants (S ngi tham gia)- maximum 75
Martial Art Unit, Number of Participants (S ngi tham gia) Maximum 75
EQUESTRIAN UNIT, Number of Horses (S lng k m)-Maximum 20

Motorcycle Unit, Number of Motorcycles Max. 30 ($10/addition motorcycle)

Float (Xe Hoa): Length _

(ft) Width

(ft) Height

(ft)
TOTAL PRICE:

Please fill out a detail description on the next page - without a detail description, the application will not be accepted
I (we) hereby certify that I (we) have read this application form in its entirety and will comply with all rules
and regulations as stated.

Diana Dobbert
Print Name of Person Responsible for Unit

Signature

Date

FOR OFFICE USED ONLY

DATE RECEIVED

TIME RECEIVED

AMOUNT RECEIVED

PERSON RECEIVED

ENTRY NO.

COMMENTS:
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DESCRIPTION OF PARADE ENTRY

(HNH THC DIN HNH)
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLIED)

x
CAR/TRUCK UNIT, Number of car/truck and number of Participants

1. Maximum 2 for car or pickup truck ($30/addition car or truck) + 50 for participants
2. Car with no decoration will not be allow to enter the parade.
3. Very Large Commercial Truck such as Grey House Bus or 18 Wheels are not allowed.

5 cars
___/___

MARCHING UNIT, Number of Participants (S ngi tham gia) - Maximum 75.

1. Individual groups from different associations or clubs requires separate application and fee.
MUSICAL MARCHING UNIT, Number of Participants (S ngi tham gia)- maximum 75

_______
_______

MARTIAL ART UNIT, Number of Participants (S ngi tham gia) Maximum 75

1. Individual groups from different Martial School requires separate application and fee.
2. Martial Art Performance are not permitted as this have slow the parade and causing issue

with the parade progression and have received many complains from other participants

_______

EQUESTRIAN UNIT, Number of Horses (S lng k m)-Maximum 20

1. Its mandatory that the Equestrian Unit have people to pick up horses waste immediately
mandatory as they was discharged. Horse wastes cannot be allowed to be tumble upon by
other parade participant and spread to surrounding areas. If the City or the Organizer have
to clean up the discharge, the Equestrian Unit will be charge a fine and the cost to clean up
the street.

MOTORCYCLE UNIT, Number of Motorcycles Max. 30 ($10/addition motorcycle)

1. Applicant must have people to pick up horse poos immediately when they were dropped

FLOAT (Xe hoa): Length _

(ft) Width

(ft) Height

_______
_______

__ (ft)

1. Float must be adhere to the attached Guideline to Float and must passed the City Safety

inspections by 5pm Friday Feb 3rd. Failure to get the Safety Inspection Pass prior to that time
will not be allowed to enter the parade.

_______

Description of the Float or Additional Description of Non-Float Entry. Please provide scratch of your
float if you can. Priority and special consideration are given to Beautiful and Special Float or Parade
Entry.

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LITTLE SAIGON TET PARADE 2017 (LSTP-2017)

PARADE REGULATIONS FOR ALL ENTRIES
1.

LSTP-2017 reserves the right to reject any applicants that are associated with communist and/or considered to become a
public disturbance. THE ENTRY NUMBER IS SET BASED ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVED (POST MARKED
DATE) AND THE RESONABLE FLOW OF THE PARADE.

2.

All units must check- in between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM at the corner of BOLSA Avenue and PURDY Sreet, on
Saturday- FEB 4TH, 2017. All units must be in their assigned lineup position before 8:30 AM. The number of participants
must match with the number submitted on the application. LSTP-2017 officials reserves the right to remove any
person if the participants reach the maximum allowable number.

3.

The Parade units will start lining up in the Pre-Parade route on Bolsa near Purdy and will begin to march toward the starting
line at the Bolsa/Magnolia Intersection. The Parade route will be ending at Bolsa/Bushard Intersection, at which the parade
unit will turn right into Bushard street and disperses.

4.

THE PARADE STARTS PROMPTLY @ 9:00 AM. Late arrivals may be re-positioned at the end of the Parade. LSTP2017 requests that ALL participating units reflect the theme of New Year celebration and/or cultural theme. As a major
parade with media coverage, ALL units are reminded of the responsibility that goes along with this presentation. All
interpretations of this year's theme MUST be in a tasteful and acceptable manner.

5.

Parade height for floats shall be less than 25 feet according to City of Westminster regulations. You must also have a fire
retardant or non-combustible material for your entry. Please abide to all safety regulations. You must have a minimum of
one 2A10BC Extinguisher on the float, which is required by the City of Westminster Fire Department. Please note, the
Fire Marshall will be inspecting all rigs and entries. They can prevent you from participating if the regulations are not
followed. If your entry is pulled for Fire Department violation, Parade entry fees will not be refunded or returned.

6.

Police and Fire Department traffic lanes must be kept open at all times. The law forbids parking vehicles, decorating units,
practicing marching routines, and/or forming a waiting group in these lanes.

7.

LSTP-2017 reserves the right to remove any persons from any float or vehicular unit which it determines to be
overcrowded to such an extent that the unit may break down or cause injury to participants and/or slow down the parade.

8.

LSTP-2017 reserves the right to remove any person or unit from the pre-Parade assembly area or the Parade deemed to be
offensive and/or a hindrance to the progress of the Parade, or places other participants and/or spectators in physical danger,
or violates any of the regulations set forth in this application. (Including any Nudity and Intoxication)

9.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, INDEMNITY AND RELEASE.

a. Neither LSTP-2017 nor any of its officers, agents, volunteers, employees, independent contractors or other
representatives shall be held liable for, and they are expressly released from, liability for any damage, loss, harm or injury
to the person or property of exhibitor or any of its officers, agents, volunteers, employees, independent contractors or other
representatives, resulting from theft, fire, water, accident or any other cause.
b. Parade entries shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless LSTP-2017 and any of its officers, agents, volunteers,
employees, independent contractors or other representatives (i) from and against any and all claims arising from any acts,
failures to act, or negligence of parade applicant or any of its officers, agents, volunteers, employees, independent
contractors or other representatives, (ii) from and against any and all claims arising from the breach of, or default in the
performance of any obligation on exhibitors part to be performed under, these terms and conditions, and (iii) from and
against all costs, attorneys fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred in the defense of any such claim or any action.
c. All entries/participant displays, products, equipment, furniture and furnishings that are placed on the parade route are
at the sole risk of the participant, and LSTP-2017 will not assume any responsibility for the loss or damage to the
participants property.
d. Under no circumstances shall LSTP-2017 be liable for consequential, indirect, special or punitive damages of any
kind, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, whether based upon lost goodwill, lost profits, loss of entrance in parade, or
otherwise, and whether arising out of breach of any express or implied warranty, breach of contract, negligence,
misrepresentation, strict liability, or otherwise.

10. LSTP-2017 presents the annual TET Celebration for the public as an educational and entertainment event and reserves all
rights as producers. Any reproduction, broadcast, or commercial use of any portion of the event, in whole or in part, in any
form without explicit prior written consent from LSTP-2017 Committee is strictly prohibited. LSTP-2017 may, at its
discretion, film, photocopy or tape any and all portions of the Parade for commercial use.

City of Westminster
Organization Name (if any) please print

Signature

Date
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PARADE ANNOUNCERS INFORMATION SHEET

To assist our Parade announcers in properly introducing your entry in our Parade, please take a moment to tell us about your
business/organization and any special features of your entry. We will do our best with the information you provide, however
we cannot guarantee that everything you write here will be announced. Thank you for your cooperation.

Announcement Script must be totaling no more than 150 words.

You can email the announcement to contact@tetparade.org
NAME: City of Westminster - Mayor Tri Ta

ENTRY#

Westminster Mayor Tri Ta joined the Westminster City Council in 2006, was reelected in
2010, 2014 and again in 2016.
in the Nation.

He is serving as the first Vietnamese American elected Mayor

Mayor Ta is committed to improving the quality of life for all Westminster

Residents. He believes honesty and sincerity are two qualities that are needed to be a good
public servant.

For that reason, he is frequently sought-after by universities as an

inspirational speaker whose ultimate message to students is follow your dream til the end.
He also serves on the Orange County Fire Authority Board, Public Cable Television Authority
and remains active in numerous nonprofit agencies.

Most importantly, he is a devoted husband

to his wife Anh Doan, and father of two lovely daughters, Trianh and Trimy.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY: WILL THERE BE ANY CELEBRITIES / POLITICIANS RIDING IN YOUR
ENTRY? IF SO PLEASE PROVIDE THEIR NAMES AND TITLES
Tri Ta, City of Westminster Mayor

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PARADE ANNOUNCERS INFORMATION SHEET

To assist our Parade announcers in properly introducing your entry in our Parade, please take a moment to tell us about your
business/organization and any special features of your entry. We will do our best with the information you provide, however
we cannot guarantee that everything you write here will be announced. Thank you for your cooperation.

Announcement Script must be totaling no more than 150 words.

You can email the announcement to contact@tetparade.org
NAME: City of Westminster - Mayor Pro Tem Tyler Diep

ENTRY#

MMayor Pro Tem Tyler Diep was elected to the Westminster City Council in 2008.
After a two-year hiatus, voters overwhelmingly returned him to office in the 2014 election.
Concurrently, he also serves as the President of the Midway City Sanitary
District, a special district charged with providing sewage treatment and trash collection for
Westminster and Midway City.

In his full time job, Mayor Pro Tem Diep works for the

California State Board of Equalization.

He works closely with State agencies to ensure that

small business owners have a basic understanding of tax laws.

In his spare time he also

works as a news anchor/reporter for a television station and two radio programs. As a
homeowner in Westminster, Mayor Pro Tem Diep recognizes the importance of keeping Westminster
neighborhoods safe and clean. He is a dedicated public servant and is devoted to serving the
residents of Westminster.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY: WILL THERE BE ANY CELEBRITIES / POLITICIANS RIDING IN YOUR
ENTRY? IF SO PLEASE PROVIDE THEIR NAMES AND TITLES
Tyler Diep, City of Westminster Mayor Pro Tem

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PARADE ANNOUNCERS INFORMATION SHEET

To assist our Parade announcers in properly introducing your entry in our Parade, please take a moment to tell us about your
business/organization and any special features of your entry. We will do our best with the information you provide, however
we cannot guarantee that everything you write here will be announced. Thank you for your cooperation.

Announcement Script must be totaling no more than 150 words.

You can email the announcement to contact@tetparade.org
NAME: City of Westminster - Council Member Sergio Contreras

ENTRY#

Westminster Council Member Sergio Contreras holds a lifelong commitment to Westminster

which has been established over three decades of residency and local public service.
Council Member Contreras was raised, and educated in Westminster; he attended Webber
Elementary, Warner Middle School and graduated from Westminster High School.

He has

proven his leadership abilities by serving on the Westminster School Board of Trustees
from 2004 through 2012.

Council Member Contreras also serves as a Board Member on the

Orange County Vector Control as well as volunteering his time and energy to various
committees and charitable organizations.

Council Member Contreras is committed to

improving the quality of life for all Westminster residents.

Council Member Contreras,

his wife Adriana, daughter Chloe and son Sergio III wish you a happy and healthy
New Year and wish for freedom, human rights, and democracy for Vietnam.

Council Member

Contreras is joined by members of his Junior Ambassadors Program, a government

and community leadership program that empowers young leaders with the skills and
experience to make a positive difference in their lives and the community.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY: WILL THERE BE ANY CELEBRITIES / POLITICIANS RIDING IN YOUR
ENTRY? IF SO PLEASE PROVIDE THEIR NAMES AND TITLES
Sergio Contreras, City of Westminster Council Member

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PARADE ANNOUNCERS INFORMATION SHEET

To assist our Parade announcers in properly introducing your entry in our Parade, please take a moment to tell us about your
business/organization and any special features of your entry. We will do our best with the information you provide, however
we cannot guarantee that everything you write here will be announced. Thank you for your cooperation.

Announcement Script must be totaling no more than 150 words.

You can email the announcement to contact@tetparade.org
NAME: City of Westminster - Council Member Kimberly Ho

ENTRY#

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY: WILL THERE BE ANY CELEBRITIES / POLITICIANS RIDING IN YOUR
ENTRY? IF SO PLEASE PROVIDE THEIR NAMES AND TITLES
Kimberly Ho, City of Westminster Council Member

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PARADE ANNOUNCERS INFORMATION SHEET

To assist our Parade announcers in properly introducing your entry in our Parade, please take a moment to tell us about your
business/organization and any special features of your entry. We will do our best with the information you provide, however
we cannot guarantee that everything you write here will be announced. Thank you for your cooperation.

Announcement Script must be totaling no more than 150 words.

You can email the announcement to contact@tetparade.org
NAME: City of Westminster - Council Member Margie L. Rice

ENTRY#

Westminster Council Member Margie L. Rice has served our community for more than sixty
years as a volunteer, appointee, and elected official.

She was first elected as a

Council member in 1994 and was successfully reelected as Mayor for twelve years and
now continues to serve as a Council Member.

In addition to the City Council, she has

served many years on the Westminster School District Board and on the Midway City
Sanitary District Board. She is well known throughout Orange County as a leading
citizen of Westminster.

Since achieving her long time goal of getting the Westminster

Rose Center and theater built, she continues to dedicate much of her time and energy
to supporting this thriving facility.

She would like to wish everyone a Happy New

Year!

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY: WILL THERE BE ANY CELEBRITIES / POLITICIANS RIDING IN YOUR
ENTRY? IF SO PLEASE PROVIDE THEIR NAMES AND TITLES
Margie L. Rice, City of Westminster Council Member

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