La Catrina Cultural Contest — Kids Registration (Mini Catrina)

Registration for the Mini Catrina (4–10) division of DODFest's La Catrina Cultural Contest. This is a cultural celebration honoring Día de Muertos, not a Halloween costume contest. A parent or guardian must complete this form.

Parent/Guardian or Responsible Adult Full Name*

Your Relationship to the Contestant*

Parent/Guardian Email*

Parent/Guardian Phone*

Contestant Full Name*

Contestant Age*

Category

Mini Catrina (4–10 years) – $20 entry fee.

Emergency Contact Name*

Emergency Contact Phone*

Catrina Concept Description (3–5 sentences)*

Eligibility Rules

Participants must: 1) Register before the deadline (September 14, 2026). 2) Submit the registration form and fee. 3) Wear culturally respectful attire inspired by Día de Muertos (see costume guidelines below). 4) Sign all release forms and waivers. 5) Arrive 1 hour before start time, attend rehearsal before the event, and participate in any pre-production (video). 6) Follow stage timing strictly.

Attire & Costume Guidelines

Contestants must present a culturally respectful interpretation of La Catrina. Requirements: Catrina-inspired makeup, cultural elements. NOT permitted: store-bought Halloween costumes with no personalization, political messages or offensive symbols, graphic horror or gore effects, fire or hazardous props, live animals. Event staff reserve the right to disqualify inappropriate attire.

Media & Photo Release / Liability Waiver

By registering a contestant, the parent/guardian or responsible adult signing this form agrees, on the contestant's behalf, to: allow event organizers to photograph and record performances; permit use of media for promotional purposes; waive rights to compensation for media usage. LIABILITY WAIVER: The event organizers, venue, and sponsors are not responsible for lost or stolen items, injuries due to improper footwear or costume hazards, or personal property damage. The signing adult assumes responsibility for the contestant's attire and props.

Agreement*

I am the parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult for the contestant named above, and I am signing this form and the Media/Photo Release on their behalf. I have read, understand, and agree to the Eligibility Rules, Attire & Costume Guidelines, Media & Photo Release and Liability Waiver.

Parent/Guardian or Responsible Adult Signature (type full legal name) — signing on behalf of the contestant*

Signature

Will the contestant perform a talent (singing, poetry, performance)?*

YesNo

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