BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20201031T150000Z DTEND:20201031T163000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:CANCELLED: 72nd Annual Halloween Parade DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: THE 2020 HALLOWEEN PARADE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\n\n\nWith reluctance and tremendous disappointment\, the Independence Chamber of Commerce announces as a result of the current Phase 2.5 county restrictions and guidelines in place (which only allows a maximum of 100 people to attend fairs\, festivals\, and parades)\, we are unable to host the 72nd Annual Independence Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade.\n\nThe 72nd Annual Independence Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade was set to take place on Saturday\, October 31st\, 2020 (Halloween Day). \n\n"We extend our sincere appreciation to the participants\, sponsors\, spectators\, and volunteers who were primed to celebrate with us\," said Sonci Bleckinger\, Independence Chamber Board of Directors Chair and Grand Marshal of this year's parade. "This is not what any of us wanted for this great traditional event\, however our priority continues to be the health and safety of the entire community and as such we are following the recommendations of the county health experts."\n\nTHE PARADE WILL BE BACK IN 2021\, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!\n\n\n\nBelow is information on how to participate or sponsor the parade in 2021:\n\n\n\nThe 72nd Annual Halloween Parade will be hosted again by the Independence Chamber of Commerce on October 31st\, 2020! The parade consists of local businesses\, organizations\, and community leaders. If you would like to participate or become a sponsor of the parade\, please see the pricing information below:\n\n \nParticipant Pricing Information \n\n(all prices will increase by $10 after October 15th\, 2021)\n\n**Entries will not be accepted after Monday\, October 25th\, 2021**\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolitical Entry-$100 - Any political candidates or group.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdult/Community Groups-$50 - Any adult or community group participating in the parade with a float\, dance studio\, costumed group\, car or motorcycle club\, or equestrian group.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouth/Non-Profit Group-$30 - Any local school\, youth club\, or non-profit group.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComplimentary Entry-No charge - Includes only color guards\, military units\, public safety units\, and local school bands.\n\n \n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor - $350\n\nAs the Presenting Sponsor\, your business will receive the following benefits:\n\n1. Option to have a float in the parade \n\n2. Prominent Signage on leading parade banner\, carried by 4 people of your choosing (optional)\n\n3. Announcements of Presenting Sponsorship during parade\n\n4. Prominent Logo recognition on Halloween Parade Posters\n\n5. Prominent Logo recognition in Chamber newsletter\n\n6. Prominent Logo recognition on Facebook Event page\n\n7. Prominent Logo recognition on website\n\n8. Logo In The Examiner newspaper article about the Halloween Parade circulated to 7\,000 subscribers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoo Buddy Sponsor - $100\n\nAs a Boo Buddy Sponsor\, your company will receive the following benefits:\n\n1. Option to have a Float in the parade\n\n2. Logo recognition on Halloween Parade posters\n\n3. Logo recognition in newsletter\n\n4. Logo recognition on Facebook Event page\n\n5. Logo recognition on website\n\n\n\nIf you are not interested in participating in the parade\, but would still like to join in on the fun\, please call 816.252.4745 or email morgan@ichamber.biz for volunteer opportunities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: