INCLEMENT WEATHER Michigan State University and the MSU Alumni Office are committed to the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, alumni and the East Lansing and Lansing communities during the Homecoming Parade. • The parade takes place regardless of rainy conditions. • The parade will not take place if there is severe weather consisting of thunder and lightning. • Should severe weather conditions arise or be anticipated that would make it inadvisable to hold or continue the parade, the MSU Alumni Office will consult with East Lansing, MSU Police and university officials to determine if it’s necessary to cancel the parade. • If it’s determined that the parade needs to be canceled: o Parade entries and volunteers will be notified by email. For parade entries, emails will be sent to the two contact persons for the group. o A notification will be sent by local emergency alert systems and TV and radio stations. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE If medical assistance is needed, there are two MSU Health Care tents located along the parade route: • Hannah Community Center on Abbot Rd. • In front of the Student Services Building on Farm Lane.
Emergency personnel are also stationed along the parade route.
In case of emergency, call 911.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS There is no secure area to store personal belongings, so do not bring any valuables or large/bulky items. DISMISSAL FROM THE PARADE The MSU Alumni Office reserves the right to remove any parade entry and/or individuals from the parade at any time, for any reason. This includes: • Violation of any of the rules as stated in the Rules for Parade Entries of this document including any component of the Homecoming Parade Code of Conduct. • Any floats, vehicles or groups that cannot keep pace with the parade. If a parade entry and/or individual is dismissed from the parade for violating the Homecoming Parade Code of Conduct, the group and/or individual will not be eligible to participate in future years. Dismissals of parade entries and/or individuals for other reasons other than violating the Homecoming Parade Code of Conduct, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. DISCLAIMER The MSU Alumni Office and Michigan State University, their respective employees, officers, agents, servants, and representatives (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Michigan State") shall not be responsible or liable for damage to property, injury (including death), accidents or injury inflicted by other persons, acts or omissions of any person that occur during the parade. Further, Michigan State shall not be responsible or liable for losses or additional expenses incurred by any participant due to sickness, weather, acts of terrorism, acts of God or any other cause or occurrence beyond its control. QUESTIONS Questions should be directed to the MSU Alumni Office at alum.events@msu.edu.
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