Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by Whitewater Unites Lives.
The second annual Whitewater Pride Rally will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 at Cravath Lakefront Park. This free event, which will include music, entertainers, speakers and family-friendly activities, will take place from noon until 2 p.m. rain or shine.
The Cravath Lakefront Park provides space for additional activities and vendor booths. The organizing committee, composed of representatives from the community, Whitewater Unites Lives, UW-Whitewater’s PB Poorman Pride Center, and Whitewater High School’s Gay Straight Alliance, encourages those who wish to show their support of all members of our community and especially our LGBTQ+ neighbors, to participate. Organizations will be able to share information about their groups, and businesses, restaurants and others will have an opportunity to sell their products.
A vendor agreement (see below) is available to those who wish to support Pride in the Whitewater community. The submissions are due by Friday, Sept. 9.
Proceeds from the Pride Rally will be used to help keep this event free for all attendees. And 100 percent of additional profit will support LGBTQ+ youth in our community through the Whitewater High School Gay Straight Alliance and UW-Whitewater’s PB Poorman Pride Center. For more information, contact Megan Kaiser at kaiserme13@uww.edu
Whitewater Pride Rally 2022 Vendor Participation Application
Pride Rally Details: Sat, Oct 1st 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Cravath Lakefront Park
Vendor application deadline: Friday, September 9th 2022
We invite you to participate in Whitewater’s 2nd Pride Rally organized by volunteer members of the community, Whitewater Unites Lives, UW-Whitewater’s PB Poorman Pride Center, and Whitewater High School’s Gay Straight Alliance!
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Any person or organization interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Megan Kaiser via email at KaiserME13@uww.edu. Proceeds will help keep this event free for all attendees. 100% of additional profit will support LGBTQ+ youth in our community through the Whitewater High School Gay Straight Alliance and UW-Whitewater’s PB Poorman Pride Center.
To participate as a vendor please submit the below application to Megan Kaiser at kaiserME13@uww.edu:
Application Information
Deadline: Applications are due by Friday, September 9th 2022
Confirmation of Entry: We hope to accommodate as many organizations who want to participate as vendors as possible. However, applications submitted do not necessarily guarantee entry. Event organizers will confirm your participation, at the latest, by Wednesday, September 14th.
Vendor/Informational Tabling Information: If you are a food or merchant vendor you must comply with the Whitewater city regulations. For more information, visit https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/1.
| Suggested Donations In order to offer this event free of charge, we encourage vendor donations and sponsorships. Our priority is to showcase the LGBTQ+ affirming organizations our community has to offer. As such, no organization will be denied entry due to inability to pay. The suggested donation ranges are comparable to similar Pride events across the state. |
| □ Merchant or Food Sales Vendor (must comply with city regulations) $125 □ Business Vendor (information only, no sales) $100 □ Non-Profit or Student Organization $25-50 |
Community Expectations for Whitewater’s 2nd Annual Pride Rally
1) This is a family-friendly celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride. All signs, banners and materials must be created with that in mind. Any materials not suited for an inclusive, family-friendly audience may be removed by event planners.
2) All state and local ordinances will be enforced.
3) Safety is everyone’s first priority. We, of course, ask that vendors make every effort to ensure the safety of themselves, other vendors, and/or event attendees.
4) It is the sole responsibility of the vendor for set-up, take down, and cleaning of their entry throughout the event. The event will start promptly at 12 p.m. Vendors will set-up between 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Typical vendor tables are 6ft long x 2ft wide.
Application
Organization/Business Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _______________
Primary Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________
Briefly describe any item(s) you are selling or information you are distributing: ________________
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Donation amount: _________________________________________________________________
□ By checking this box, I (we) certify that I (we) have read the community expectations for Whitewater’s 2nd Annual Pride Rally and will comply with each statement.
Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _________________________
Print Name: ______________________________________________________________________
