Frequently Asked Questions: Parade Participants

Thank you for your application submission for the 2010 Stockton Chinese New Year Celebration for “Year of the Tiger”! We are excited for you to join us on the streets of Downtown Stockton on March 6th, Saturday. At promptly 10:00am, the parade will kick off from Sutter and Lafayette Streets. Below are FAQs pertaining to your participation in this event. We hope they are helpful to you. Please contact us for further inquiries. We look forward to seeing you on March 6th!

Round up your friends and family and let them know you're in the parade! Join them afterwards for more fun at the festival with delicious Chinese food and entertainers at the Bob Hope Theater! We are on Facebook- so link them up to our page under "2010 Stockton Chinese New Year Celebration". See you and your loved ones there!
 

Important Participant Parking Information

The primary contact for each participating group will be emailed parking passes to print out and distribute to their drivers. Each group parking pass will be individualized and numbered. Please note that each member of your group that arrives and enters the parking lot, that vehicle will be counted against the total number of parking passes issued to your group. Once that number is reached, no more vehicles for your group will be allowed entry and will be directed to the Event Parking garage. The Event Parking garage is free but a few blocks walking distance. (For example, Group A was emailed 5 parking passes to print and distribute accordingly. The first 5 vehicles that check in will be counted for that group. However, vehicle #6 and beyond will not be allowed entry to the Participant Parking lot.) We are distributing passes based upon the number the primary contact requested when he/she submitted the parade application.

It is very important if you need additional parking passes to make a request to cnycparking@stocktonchinese.org

Due to the limited number of parking spaces, not all requests can be granted. We will do our best to accommodate as many requests as we can but cannot guarantee.

 

If I have a large group consisting of 5 or more cars, how do we park together?
  • We will be designating specific areas for large groups (such as marching bands). Nonetheless, you must show your parking pass to allow entry. Volunteers will guide you to your designated area. Should you have an equipment truck or trailer, you must notify us immediately so we can accommodate you.

Where can I obtain more parking passes for my group?
  • Passes have been issued based upon your request during application submission. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PARKING PASS TO ENTER the Parade Participant parking lot. Should you need more parking passes, you must contact Chuck Chen cnycparking@stocktonchinese.org before March 2nd. Passes are not guaranteed since it is based on space availability. Otherwise, you will have to park at the Ed Coy Garage across from the downtown movie theaters, which is free.

Where can my family & friends park?
  • There is FREE event parking in the Ed Coy Garage on Hunter Street, across from the downtown movie theaters.

What time do I need to be there?
  • Arrive no later than 9:15am. Registration closes at 9:30am. The parade begins promptly at 10:00am.

How long is the parade?
  • The parade route is 1 ½ mile long and we anticipate it ending completely about 11:30am.

What does the route look like?

Where do I register after I park?
  • Registration is on Washington Street, between Sutter and San Joaquin. There will be balloons to show visibility. Registration CLOSES at 9:30am. Please do not be late.

Where do I line-up?
  • We will be sending you an email a few days before the event to inform you of which division you are placed in. The line-up is subject to change up to the morning of the event. At the registration table, they will also direct you to your division.

What happens if it rains?
  • Rain or shine, the show will go on!

How do I decorate my vehicle?
  • We are celebrating the “Year of the Tiger”, so anything with tigers on your decorations will be fitting. Colors of red and gold are always encouraged since they represent the Chinese culture. Please have a banner for your vehicle so that the audience and emcees can identify with you or your organization.

Do I need to have a convertible as my vehicle?
  • No. You may choose whatever vehicle is comfortable for you. However, if your vehicle is larger than normal (ex. a truck), you must let us know immediately so that we may situate you accordingly in the parade line-up.

What is not allowed at the parade?
  • Absolutely NO pets (big or small), fireworks, fire-poppers, alcohol, nudity, profanity on decorations or weapons.

What if I am being dropped off to join my group?
  • The road will split into 2 lanes- Event Parking and Divisions. If you are being dropped off, please take the “Event Parking” lane and you can be dropped off, then walk about a block and ½ towards Registration or Parade Participation parking lot to join your group.

How do I get there?