The Colquitt County Branch of the NAACP is sponsoring a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Parade on Monday, January 20, 2025. You are invited to sponsor a unit in the parade. Participants are encouraged to sponsor floats, if possible. The floats will be judged, first, second, and third place. Plaque or trophy will be presented to the top three floats. This year theme is “All In: Lifiting Every Voice”! Floats will be judged on the following: Theme must be incorporated, must show originality, workmanship, and overall appearance and adherence to all listed rules.

The parade line-up will begin at 1:00 P.M., in front of First Presbyterian Church at 501 First Street SE and follow the regular parade route through Downtown Moultrie and end at First Baptist Church on South Main Street. All participants are urged to be on time. Units will be placed in line on a first come basis and will be directed into position by parade officials. Parade officials will be traveling on golf cart. Parade entry fee: 🆓FREE  Deadline to submit Jan 3th, 2025 by 5:00pm

If you have any questions, please contact Felicia Carr, Parade Coordinator at (229)921-1689  or colquittcountynaacp@yahoo.com Event Address: P.O. Box 932 Moultrie, Georgia 31776

MLK Parade Float Rules

Sponsored by Colquitt County Branch NAACP

1. Float Judging will judge during the time of line up. “Parade - Ready” float must be ready for presentation to the judges. If there will be riders / walkers in the parade, they must be there and in place at this time for judging. Entire float “entry” will be judged. If not ready when judges arrive, entry will be able to be in the parade, but will be disqualified for competition. Those placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd place will have a display added to the float by the judges or NAACP representative indicating such for spectators to see. 

2. No one may get on or off the float once it has started down the parade route. 
3. No dangling legs over the edge of the float. 
4. No candy or other items can be thrown during the parade. Walkers may hand out these items if desired. 

5. All floats must be of the “pull behind” type on a trailer. 
6. There must be a responsible adult present if any children are riding or walking with the float. 
7. No real weapons / firearms allowed, except by law enforcement, on any float entry. 
8. No smoking or alcoholic beverages on any parade entry at any time before or during the parade. Safety first! 
9. The pull vehicle must be able to travel slow enough to avoid stalling. Note: If you have motorized 4-wheelers, go karts, motorcycles or such, NO Horse Playing!
10. Floats must be decorated on all four sides. 

11. No fire or flame-producing devices are allowed on floats. Note: NO Sirens! Please!

12. Floats will be judged on the following: 
 Whether “ALL IN: Lifiting Every Voice”!  Is incorporated into the float theme. 
 Originality (Original artwork only please) 
 Workmanship 
 Overall appearance and adherence to all listed rules.

By clicking submit below this application, it is understood and agreed that neither the Vending Committee, nor anyone associated with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Committee, shall be held liable for any physical or property damage, or loss of any kind, during the leasing of the space. Further, the Applicant/Vendor agrees to hold the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Committee, Colquit County Branch of NAACP, City of Moultrie, and all other sponsors/supporters harmless from any and all claims arising out of the vendor’s performance and participation pursuant to this agreement. Applicant/Vendor further agrees to take full responsibility for whatever they sell during the event.
There shall be no refunds under any circumstances. I have read, understood, and agreed to the aforementioned terms and regulations associated
with participation in this event. All rules must be follwed.