• Only vehicles participating in the parade are permitted in the staging area. • The staging area will be chalked with numbers.
o This number corresponds to the position/staging number the group received at check-in. o Volunteers will be available to assist and direct groups to their position/staging number. • All parade entries must post their position number/neon green sign on the left side of their vehicle, float or banner. If the entire group is walking with no banner, someone must hold the sign. The position number/neon green sign must remain visible during the entire parade route. o Volunteers will have tape available. Start • The parade begins promptly at 6 p.m. Parade volunteers will direct the groups into the flow of the parade. • Nothing should be left in the staging area. The staging area streets will reopen as soon as the last parade entry crosses the start line. • The “Start Line” will be marked with two vertical “Start” flags on Abbot Rd. o Please do not distribute any candy or other items until after crossing the “Start Line.” Parade viewers have a tendency to crowd the corner of Abbot Rd and Burcham resulting in a potential safety hazard, so we’ll be taking measures this year to cordon off this area. By not distributing candy or other items until, after crossing the “Start Line” you’re contributing to a safe parade viewing experience. DURING THE PARADE • The position number/neon green sign must remain visible during the entire parade route. • All parade entries should maintain an equal distance during the parade route and may be asked by parade marshals to adjust their distance and pacing during the parade. • If your vehicle experiences an issue, pull off the parade route to allow other entries to continue. If this isn’t possible, alert the nearest parade marshal for assistance. • Vehicles must yield right of way to all. • In case of an emergency, parade entries must move to the right of the parade route to allow clear, unobstructed access for emergency vehicles. END OF THE PARADE • The parade concludes at the Farm Lane bridge on Farm Lane before Shaw Lane. • As parade entries approach the end of the parade route, a volunteer will approach the group to retrieve the position number/neon green sign and direct your group where to go. • Be considerate and cognizant of those behind you and exit the parade route quickly. Parade Entries Consisting of People Walking • These groups will exit the parade route by turning left onto the river trail after crossing the Farm Lane bridge. All Other Parade Entries • Parade entries should continue on Farm Lane until they reach N Shaw Lane. o Parade entries must either turn right on to N Shaw Ln or proceed further down Farm Ln past S Shaw Lane. o Do not stop vehicles or floats immediately after turning right on N Shaw Lane and unload passengers. This is very dangerous as other groups are also exiting the parade route. Proceed further down N Shaw Lane and pull off to the right side of the road. • Anyone riding in a vehicle or on a float should exit with caution and move off the road as soon as possible.
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