2008 Equestrian Unit Waiver

If selected, your group must submit a certificate of insurance naming the Chicago Festival Association as additional insured. Accepted units in need of lodging will be required to stay at the Parade’s Official Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Your Organization agrees to participate in the 2008 McDonald's® Thanksgiving Parade, in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, November 22nd, 2008. In consideration for being accepted as a participant, we irrevocably grant the Chicago Festival Association the exclusive right to use any media, our name, likeness, photos or reproduction of our performance for any purpose including promotion, advertising, or otherwise. With these rights, we hereby release the Chicago Festival Association, its employees, sponsors, and agents from any claim, liabilites, and/or damages that may now or in the future arise by reason of such use. Further, we acknowledge that we are aware of the risks associated with participation in this Parade and, therefore, on our behalf and that of our heirs, do hereby release the Chicago Festival Association, its employees, sponsors, and agents for any and all claims, liabilities, and/or damages on account of any personal injury or property damage that may occur from any cause before, during or after the 2008 Parade.