PARADE ENTRY RULES
NO STOPPING –
Once you enter the line of March there will be NO Stopping! If you have mechanical difficulties, pull over and off the parade route. You may ask for help exiting the parade. Keep a safe distance between entries. Entries must stay close enough to not cause gaps.
***Make sure if you have walkers that they can keep up***
NO WATER–
NO spraying of water, water balloons or any other substances will be allowed.
NO THROWING OF ANY ITEMS FROM MOVING VEHICLES.
If you want to distribute candy or other items someone from your entry must walk along the edge of the street and HAND them out INDIVIDUALLY. Children must be behind the white line to get candy. If they are not behind the white line, DO NOT GIVE THEM CANDY!
SIGNED ENTRY FORM
ALL Participants must have a signed entry form on file at the Laurel Chamber of Commerce prior to the event.
Length and Height Limitations –
All entries must be no longer than 50 Feet or no higher than 14 Foot
NO Underage drivers
Any individuals who operate a truck, car, tractor or any other type of vehicle in the parade must possess a valid driver’s license. No underage drivers of ATV’s or other motor vehicles will be allowed.
Unruly conduct will not be allowed. If driving or acting in a conduct that may cause injury to another, entries will be forced to exit the parade. All wheels of motorized vehicles must stay in contact with the ground at all times – NO WHEELIES
All Entries- are encouraged to include patriotic decorations. – Floats will only be judged if your number is plainly visible on the driver’s side of your entry.
Horses will be lined up at the end of the parade.
If you register after June 29th, you will be at the end of the parade (behind the horses).
Violators will be escorted out of the parade and WILL NOT be allowed back the following year!
Thank You!
Your cooperation with making this Parade an on-going, successful and safe event is appreciated.
Laurel Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors