Is this the same as the National Participation Application?

No. The National Participation Application is for nations and cities participating in the broader International Cultures Celebration. The Parade Organization Application is a separate pathway for organizations coordinating a contingent in the International Cultures–Immigrants Parade on Avenue of the Americas, Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Does submitting this application guarantee Parade acceptance?

No. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. Our team reviews each application against organizer requirements, safety and capacity considerations, contingent fit, and Parade flow planning. Approved organizations receive next-step instructions for documentation, payment or waiver options, and coordination.

Parade Application — Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Avenue of the Americas, NYC

International Cultures–Immigrants Parade
Organization Application

Name: International Cultures Celebration 2027
Start: 2027-06-05
End: 2027-06-12
Location: Avenue of the Americas

Complete application reflecting the 2025 Parade Participation Agreement, carried forward to 2026. For organizations coordinating a national, immigrant, diaspora, cultural, Indigenous/native, civic, school, youth, faith-based, sports, soccer/fútbol, music, dance, folklore, business, or community contingent in the Parade. Separate from the National Participation Application.

This is a separate pathway from the National Participation Application. The National Participation Application is for nations and cities participating in the broader International Cultures Celebration. The Parade Organization Application is for the organization, association, federation, school, club, or committee coordinating a Parade contingent. Both applications can exist for the same nation or community.

1. Organization Information

Tell us about the organization submitting this application.

Organization name *

Organization type

Year founded

Website

Social media links

Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X, etc. One per line.

Country / culture / community represented *

City / state / region where the organization is based

Is the organization legally registered?

Registration country / state (if applicable)

2. Coordinating Organization Recognition

Recognition request, contingent identity, and Immigrants Alliance member status.

The applicant organization requests recognition as the coordinating organization for the contingent listed below.

Nation, culture, people, city, region, or community this organization is coordinating

Contingent name (as it should appear publicly)

Immigrants Alliance member status

3. Required Organization Documents

Required follow-up documents. File upload is collected after preliminary review — please indicate availability now.

Organization bylaws

Latest organization resolution naming elected officers

Authorization letter (if available)

Liability insurance certificate

Document notes

Any context about document availability, language, or timing.

Required follow-up documents. After preliminary review, approved organizations will be asked to provide: organization bylaws, latest resolution naming elected officers, authorization letter (if applicable), and liability insurance certificate. You may indicate above which documents are available now and which will be provided as follow-up.

4. Organization President / Principal Officer

The elected president or principal officer of the organization.

President / principal officer name

President cellular number

Other telephone

President email

Organization address

Signature / certification by president or authorized officer (type full name)

Typed name constitutes electronic signature.

Date

5. Main Parade Coordinator

The primary day-to-day Parade coordinator for the organization. (May be the same as the president, or a designated coordinator.)

Coordinator name *

Position

Coordinator address

Cell phone

Business phone

Email *

Preferred language

I confirm the coordinator is authorized to represent the organization in Parade matters.

6. Parade Contingent Information

Tell us about the contingent you are proposing to bring to the Parade.

Country, culture, people, region, city, or community represented

Estimated number of participants

Type of participation

The group will bring flagsThe group will bring musicThe group will use amplified sound (subject to organizer/city sound rules)The group will bring a vehicle or float (subject to safety, insurance, and city permit requirements)The group includes children or minors (must be supervised by responsible adults)The group requires accessibility accommodations

Brief description of the contingent

7. Contingent Totals

Best estimates. Final numbers must match approved permits and Parade flow.

# of organizations in contingent

# of floats

# of performing groups

# of bands

# of trucks with props/sound

# of open cars

# of cars

# of motorcycles

# of walking participants

8. List of Participating Organizations

All organizations within the contingent, with representative, marshal, and equipment details.

List all participating organizations with representative, marshal, contact information, and expected vehicles/groups

For each organization include: name, state/region represented, official representative, cell phone, email, organization marshal, state/region represented by marshal, # of floats, # of performing groups, # of bands, # of trucks with props/sound, # of open cars, # of cars. One organization per block. A structured form for repeatable entries will be provided after preliminary review.

9. Vehicle Participation Sheet — Floats

Every float must be declared in advance.

Float details

For each float include: nation/culture represented, number of floats, float theme, sponsoring organization. One float per block.

10. Vehicle Participation Sheet — Motorcycles

Every motorcycle must be declared in advance.

Motorcycle details

For each motorcycle include: number of motorcycles, make, type, license plate number. One motorcycle per block.

11. Vehicle Participation Sheet — Cars

Every car must be declared in advance.

Car details

For each car include: number of cars, make, type, license plate number. One car per block.

Important: Only cars and motorcycles officially registered and approved by Immigrants Alliance / International Cultures–Immigrants Parade organizers will be allowed on the Parade route.

12. Coordination With Other Bodies

Other organizations, officials, and representation context.

Are there other organizations participating with your contingent? Please list them.

Are you coordinating with a Consulate, Embassy, Permanent Mission, Cultural Attaché, Tourism Board, Chamber, school, or government office?

If yes, list names and contact information

I confirm I am authorized by my organization to submit this application.My organization is claiming exclusive representation of this nation or culture.

Important. Selection or acceptance does not automatically grant exclusive national representation unless confirmed in writing by the Parade/Celebration organizers. Multiple organizations from the same nation or community may participate.

13. Liability Insurance & Indemnification

Required for all Parade contingents.

Indemnification. The organization agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Immigrants Alliance, Immigrants Foundation, International Cultures Mission, International Cultures Mission Center, International Cultures Celebration, the City of New York, and related sponsoring or producing entities from claims, judgments, personal injury, property damage, costs, and expenses arising directly or indirectly from Parade participation or activities connected with the NYC Parade permit.

Insurance company name

Policy number

Coverage amount

e.g., $1,000,000 / $2,000,000

Expiration date

The organization has, or will provide, the required liability insurance certificate as a follow-up document.I agree to the indemnification language above.I agree to comply with New York laws, city permit rules, NYPD/NYC event rules, sound/vehicle restrictions, safety rules, and organizer instructions.

14. Parade Participation Needs

Let us know what coordination support would help your contingent succeed.

We need help recruiting participants.We need help connecting with other organizations from the same country/culture.We need help with costumes, flags, music, sponsors, or transportation.We want information about grants or fee waivers, if available.We want to participate in Passport to the World.We want to learn about Economic Empowerment through S.E.E.D.

15. Member / Non-Member Contribution

Economic Empowerment through S.E.E.D. — Sustainable Economic Empowerment & Development.

Member Organizations of Immigrants Alliance in good standing may participate free, subject to approval and compliance.

Non-Member Organizations may be asked to make a $5,000 contribution, subject to the current approved participation structure.

Non-members are warmly invited to apply for Immigrants Alliance membership and Economic Empowerment through S.E.E.D.

I understand and acknowledge the Member / Non-Member contribution structure above.Our organization is interested in becoming an Immigrants Alliance / S.E.E.D.-eligible Member Organization.We would like to learn how to build sustainable income through membership, merchant participation, Passport to the World, sponsorships, and MundusPASS-supported participation.We would like information about the grant / waiver pathway.

No guaranteed income. Participation may create fundraising, membership, sponsorship, merchant, and Passport to the World opportunities, but no income is guaranteed. Results depend on approval, implementation, outreach, compliance, and program rules.

16. Agreement and Certification

Please review and confirm before submitting.

I confirm that I am authorized to submit this application on behalf of the organization.I confirm the organization requests recognition as coordinating organization for the listed contingent.I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance.I understand that acceptance may be revoked for noncompliance.I understand that all vehicles, floats, motorcycles, sound equipment, banners, and participants are subject to review and approval.I understand that children / minors must be supervised by responsible adults.I agree to the liability, indemnification, insurance, city permit, safety, and organizer requirements.I agree to be contacted by the International Cultures Celebration / Immigrants Alliance team.I certify that the information submitted is true and complete.

By submitting, you agree to the certifications above. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

International Cultures–Immigrants ParadeOrganization Application

International Cultures–Immigrants Parade
Organization Application