BEFORE REGISTERING: PLEASE READ THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY BELOW
WAIVER OF LIABILITY – ASSUMPTION OF RISK
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, Kentucky (City) through its Parks and Recreation Department does offer to the public at large the opportunity to participate in various activities and events including, without limitation, special events, camps, golf, baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, miniature golf, volleyball, fishing, walking, cycling, swimming, batting practice in batting cages, picnics, group outings and horseshow pitching at the City’s recreational areas; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned does wish to participate in one or more of such sport, or activities; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned do understand that physical activity, by its very nature, carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to prevent injuries and that certain of the activities in which the undersigned may participate additionally involve the use of machinery or equipment which may malfunction and which necessarily therefore increases the risks inherent in participation in such activities; and
WHEREAS, the specific risks vary from one activity to another, but in each activity the risks may include, without limitation, risks from minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, sprains, and the like, to major injuries such as loss of sight, broken bones, joint or back injuries, concussions, heart attacks, and the like, to catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned have read the previous paragraphs, do fully understand their provisions, do fully understand the nature of the activities in which the undersigned may or will participate, do understand the demands of such activities relative to the undersigned’s physical condition and skill level, and do fully understand and appreciate the types of injuries which may occur as a result of the activities in which the undersigned may or will participate as made possible by the City at its said facility;
NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned do agree and represent as follows:
I hereby agree to participate in The Christmas Parade and I agree to the terms listed above. I have read and understand all rules and regulations for parade participants. YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS WAIVER WILL TAKE PLACE ONCE YOU BEGIN THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
Please read these rules carefully and discuss them with your group. Our goal is to have an enjoyable, festive, and most importantly, a safe parade. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you do not abide by these rules, you will not be asked to participate in future events.
All entries must be properly registered with the Richmond Parks and Recreation Office by the deadline of November 15th. Entries received after the deadline will require a $20.00 non-refundable application fee. Checks made payable to Richmond Parks and Recreation. No entries will be taken after November 29.
A maximum of ONE vehicle per entry/business may participate this year. This does not include antique vehicles.