By submitting an entry, all participants are deemed to have agreed to the following 

                parade rules.

               ** Deadline for parade entries: November 30, 2016**

             ** Must be present at Bolivar Street Location y 4:00 pm December 2,2016 for

                   check in  and line up instructions by parade officials.**

 

All entries shall be decorated in a manner that reflects the holiday spirit and theme of the parade.

All youth groups (Bands,scouts,etc.)must wear their uniforms/costumes. All accompanying adults must be dressed in attire that reflects the holiday spirit. The number of accompanying adults must be listed on the entry form. Only supervising expulsion 

Commercial, sponsor and all other entries must be decorated in a holiday or other creative theme. If attire on parade night is judged to be not appropriate, you will be asked to change or you wil not be allowed to participate in the parade.

All entries must comply with directions from parade officials.

All participants riding on moving entries must not get on,  off or transfer between vehicles/floats during the parade. No riders will be allowed to ride on the edge of the float. Any float  riders or articles hanging over the edge will be subject to removal from the parade.

Only parade participants and official personnel are allowed on parade route.

Violet or abusive behavior, or obscene or offensive language is not allowed.

Gunfire, or discharge of any weapon or other item is not allowed. Violation of this rule will result in immediate expulsion from the parade.  

Throwing or handing materials or objects, such as candy or other favors, into the crowd  is not allowed.

Vehicles may only be operated by licensed drivers. Each float/truck/motorcycle driver must be the holder of a valid drivers license and a current registration for said vehicle. No mask may be worn while operating a  vehicle. No alcohol or smoking is allowed in any vehicle or parade entry. Exhibition of speed, erratic driving, squealing of tires, etc. are not allowed. The police may remove violators.

Any activity, which might be construed as encouraging spectators to enter parade route is not allowed.

Forward motion at an appropriate speed to keep up with the flow of the parade must be kept up at all times.

Free standing dancers or dancing & acrobatics are not allowed on parade floats.

No Santa  impersonators or Santa suits are allowed. Main Street will have a designated Santa.

Advertising of or expression of social viewpoints are not allowed.

Any violation of these rules shall result in immediate expulsion from the parade. 

 

                                                     Keep this sheet for your reference

                           For Information call 936-675-1072  or email jmoore1946@earthlink.net

  Tracy Cox  936-201-9798 or email sanaugustinemainstreet@gmail.com Or Carole King 936-675-1873