I and/or my minor child wish to participate in a parade that involves motorized vehicles or floats. I understand that participating in this parade involves risk of injury or death. These risks include, but are not limited to, inclement weather or excessive heat, injuries from motor vehicles or floats, risks from tripping or falling, contact with and actions of other parade participants, exposure to and illness from infectious diseases such as Covid, as well as other risks. I choose for myself or for my child to participate in this parade despite the risks. I agree that participation in this parade provides a benefit to me and to my family and is adequate consideration for this agreement. By signing below, I acknowledge, for myself and my child, all risks of injury, illness, death, and property damage, and affirm that I have assumed all responsibility of injury, illness, or death in any way connected with participation in the parade. I also agree, for myself and for my child, to follow all rules and procedures of the event organizer and to comply with provisions of the City’s Major Parade Policy. I agree for myself, for my child, and for our heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators to release, waive, and discharge any legal rights I or they may have to seek payment or relief of any kind from the City of Raleigh, its employees or its officials for injury, illness, or death resulting from participation in this parade. If I am registering a child for a program, I agree that I am a parent, legal guardian, or am otherwise responsible for the child whose application I am submitting and that I release, waive, and discharge any legal rights that I may assert on behalf of the child participation in the program. I also agree not to sue the City of Raleigh and GRMA, its employees, or its officials and agree to indemnify the City of Raleigh and GRMA for all claims, damages, losses, or expenses, including attorney’s fees, if a suit is filed concerning an injury, illness, or death to me or to my child resulting from participation in the parade. Date: November 27, 2025 |