Volunteer — Niles Festival of Lights Parade

Volunteers get things done!

It takes nearly 100 volunteers to stage and move the parade through the Niles District. Volunteer opportunities include; giant balloon handlers, banner carriers, staging and de-staging coordinating, parade marshals, VIP guest hosts and more. It’s a great day to show your holiday spirit and join the fun of the parade!

Please connect with us by completing the form below:

Or, you may download the VOLUNTEER FORM, complete, and email to info@niles.org.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

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Affiliation

School/Business/Organization

Are you 18 or older?

If you are under 18, please have your Parent/Guardian complete this form.

Volunteer Assignments (Individuals)

Please indicate your preference (A*= Adults Only):

Street Barricades (20) (report at 4pm) A*

Banner Carriers (up to 20)

De-staging (6)

Judges/Announcer Stages (2) A*

Volunteer Assignments (Groups)

( ) = number of volunteers needed per task A* refers to group leaders, volunteers of all ages are welcome to assist with these tasks.

Parade Route Marshals (10) A*

Staging Area (4) A*

Volunteer Check-in (4) A*

Inclement Weather

Are you prepared in the event of inclement weather (rain gear, jackets, etc.)? PLEASE NOTE: The parade takes place rain or shine.

Acknowledgement

In completing this form to volunteer for the Niles Festival of Lights Parade: I/we hereby understand and agree to accept the risk of bodily injury and/or property damage which I/we may incur or cause a third party to incur as a result of my/our participation in the Niles Festival of Lights Parade. With this understanding, I/we further agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless the Niles Merchants Association and the City of Fremont, its Boards, its Commissions and their respective officers, agents, sponsors and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, injuries, suits and judgments arising from, or in connection with/my successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, and any other persons or entity's who/which may have a claim based on my/our personal injuries and/or property damage. I/we further understand and agree that this save harmless and indemnification shall apply to and all facilities that the Niles Merchants Association, and the City of Fremont may own and/or control. Application must be signed.