Entry Rules:
- Due to the nature of this year’s event, all entries must be on a float.
- This will be a drive-thru parade only. Individuals not associated with the parade floats will not be allowed to enter the parade area.
- Absolutely NO items may be handed out or tossed from floats! This includes but is not limited to: candy, flowers, beads, toys and pamphlets.
Float Requirements:
- Entries must be decorated and reflect the theme. Please refrain from being predominately commercial in nature.
- Entries are encouraged to display the name of the organization and/or business.
- Only one entry per organization/business.
- Any single-unit truck (no trailer) should not exceed 40ft in length. Any combination vehicle (power unit plus trailer) which is connected using a pintlehook or ball hitch system should not exceed 40 ft in length as measured from the forward most vehicle component to the rearmost component of the trailer.
- Any combination vehicle which is connected using a fifth-wheel assembly should not exceed 40 ft in length as measured from the forward most vehicle component to the rearmost component of the trailer.
- Low boy equipment trailers and flatbeds are permitted only if used as part of a float and decorated.
- Vehicle entries are required to carry a five pound/3A40BC fire extinguisher. Available for purchase at any hardware store.
- Vehicles will drive by the driver’s side of the float. You will want to focus your decorations to been seen on this side.
- The use of sirens or horns is prohibited.
- No vans, utility vehicles, etc. are permitted without tasteful Christmas decoration, or an attached float in accordance with the theme.
- No propane trucks.
- NO dressing in Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus costumes permitted. (The parade committee selects “official” Santa for the final float). Santa hats are permitted.
Animals:
- All animals must be able to stay on the float.
Parade Line Up:
- Non-parade vehicles are not permitted into the staging area. Groups should establish a meeting place outside of the parade area to meet and then walk to their float.
- Parents dropping off members of your float should pre-arrange a meeting/drop off location outside of the parade route and then walk to the float.
Weather:
- In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled if in consultation with local authorities it is deemed dangerous.
- There will be no postponement or rescheduling of the parade.
- Your entry fee is non-refundable even in the event of a cancellation.
Judging:
- All entries must be in place and ready to be judged at 5:00 pm.
- Judges will be driven past each float.
- We will announce the winners the evening of the parade. We will also post the winners on social media.
Other important notes:
- This will be a drive-thru parade only. Individuals not associated with the parade floats will not be allowed to enter the parade area.
- Masks will be required to be worn when physical distancing is unable to be obtained.
- Please be prepared to perform, wave to the attendees, etc. from start to finish. Floats will not be allowed to leave prior to the designated ending time (TBD).
- All drivers must stay with their float from the time they arrive to the time the reverse parade ends.
- Please report problems to a Parade Volunteers.
- Contact the Parade Committee at info@warrentonchristmasparade.com with any questions.
