Pertaining to participation in Gurnee Days, August 7th & 8th, 2026.


1) AUTHORITY: I and/or Sponsor hereinafter referred to as “Parade Participant” represent to the Gurnee Park District that I am fully authorized for and bind the undersigned entrant regarding our entry in the Gurnee Days Parade. On behalf of the entrant, I agree that our Entry and all persons associated with it shall comply with all rules prescribed by the Gurnee Park District as deemed necessary for the efficient and safe conduct of the parade and all related activities. I agree to conduct our Entry and myself in a proper, appropriate manner during the event and related activities and not to engage in any activity that is dangerous or likely to cause harm, injury or damage to the person or property of others. This includes but is not limited to abiding by all local and state ordinances.

2) INDEMNIFICATION: as a condition of being a participant of the parade, I agree on behalf of all participants in the Entry, to assume full responsibility for my conduct and the conduct and activities of our Entry and to indemnify and hold The Gurnee Park District harmless from any liability, claim, loss or expense (including attorney’s fees) caused or arising from (a) any conduct or negligence by me or any person or part of our Entry that causes harm, damage, or injury to myself or others (b) any breach or omission of my representations or warranties, (c) any claim by my participants, employees, subcontractors or suppliers, or (d) any infringement or violation by myself or others in the Entry of the rights of others

3) WAIVER and RELEASE: The Parade Participant does hereby release and discharge the Gurnee Park District, their officers, agents, volunteers, and employees from all claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind whatsoever for any damages and/or injuries which may result from my participation or the participation of my child or the participation of anyone involved with our Entry in the Gurnee Days Parade. The Gurnee Park District is not liable for any willful or negligent acts made by the Sponsor and/or the participants. This includes but is not limited to negligent driving, throwing of objects to the parade spectators and/or faulty parade equipment.

4) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Parade Participant does voluntarily agree to participate in this Event and the undersigned acknowledges that there may be some hazard of personal accident or injury during the participation of said event and willingly accepts responsibility for any personal injury that may arise from this voluntary participation. The undersigned agrees to hold the Village of Gurnee and the Gurnee Park District harmless in the event of a personal injury or accident involving any participant of said Entry. The injuries that may occur from but not limited to negligent construction of a float, negligent or willful driving of a float, negligent or willful driving by a person not part of the parade. The participant does not hold the Village of Gurnee or Gurnee Park District liable for anyone driving or crossing the barriers and interrupting the parade.