FLOATS / DECORATED VEHICLES

 

GUIDELINE AND RULES

1. Inappropriate language (swearing, cat calling to other participants in the parade or to any of the observers of the parade) will not be tolerated and may result in immediate disqualification, and removed by the parade marshal.

2. If amplified music is used, it must be at an appropriate volume level.

3. Minors must have their parents or guardian sign a waiver prior to any participation.

4. No child under the age of 8 years will be permitted in the parade route unattended. Each child under the age of 8 years must be accompanied by an adult (if there are nine children under the age of 8 years, there must be nine adults accompanying them).

5. There must be one adult per 10 children between the ages of 8-17 years of age.

6. Banners are optional for any participants, and must not be higher than 13 feet from ground level for safety reasons.

7. A narration, type written or clearly printed must, be provided with the application. This should consist of a brief narrative of 100 words or less describing your entry and its purpose in the community. Committee reserves the right to edit narration(s).

8. Applications, waivers and narrations must be submitted by March 30, 2008.

9. Be in the Coconut Plaza back parking lot later that 8:00 am for your unit’s line-up order. Stay together as a group; do not have individuals wandering. The parade Marshal or line-up committee will move you into place.

10. ALL VEHICLES/FLOATS MUST BE DECORATED WITH 50% OF FLOWERS OR FOLIAGE, AND DESIGNED TO THE THEME OF THE PARADE. If your entry is not able to comply with the required design of the theme, please notify the committee with explanation.

NOTE: Throwing of candies or any items , releasing of any type of balloons as well as soliciting in any form IS NOT PERMITTED and may be grounds for disqualification or will result in the loss of privileges of future participation.

DECORATED FLOAT OR VEHICLE
APPLICATION
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Each entry must provide their own vehicle, truck chassis etc.
2. Provide qualified driver.
3. Provide a brief narrative of 100 words or less describing your entry.
4. Provide a sketch of your entry indicating all dimensions and the type of vehicle to be used. Each design to be in full color, on an 8 ½ X 11 sheet.(note, total height from ground to top must not exceed 13 feet)

Click here for the application forms and waivers for this activity. All participants must complete and sign waivers. There will be absolutely no exceptions.