Independence Day Parade Application

Parade Unit Rules and Regulations

• Applicants are responsible for the conduct of its participants and agree to all rules and regulations.
• Entries with children under age 18 must provide parents or other adults to supervise.

• The parade begins promptly at 10 a.m. Due to the size of the parade and traffic limitations, parade entries should arrive by 9:00 a.m. Walking units should be in position, assembled and ready to go by 9:30 a.m. If entries are not in place by the time in which they are assigned, they may lose their spot in the parade.
• Changes may not be made to the parade unit without prior approval from the Event Staff.

• Units having animals must always maintain control of them. All animals must have updated vaccinations, be in good health and able to cope with crowds and other animals.
• The City of Montgomery is not responsible for cleaning up after animals. You must provide someone to clean up immediately, if necessary, after any animals.

• All parade participants are expected to conduct themselves courteously.
• All automobiles must be driven by a licensed vehicle operator and be covered under an auto insurance policy.
• Candy may be tossed, not thrown from cars, floats or moving vehicles. It is preferred that candy be handed out at the curb by walking along the parade route next to spectators.
• No firearms shall be fired, and no open flames allowed.
• No parade entries will be permitted to discharge firecrackers, caps, blanks, or incendiary devices.
• All floats must have a fire extinguisher.
• No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the staging area or on any parade entry at any time before or during the parade.
• For safety reasons, no one may step on or off a float or any motorized unit until it is at a complete stop. No one is allowed to ride on a running board, hood, roof or vehicle fender.
• Although the parade ends at Schoolhouse Lane, motorized units must continue along Schoolhouse Lane to keep the parade moving. Disembark on Jolain Drive or Shelldale Way, off of Tollgate Lane.

• During the parade, drivers must maintain 20 feet – 30 feet (2-3 car lengths) from the preceding unit.
• All entries must always continue in a forward motion with exception to the performance area only.
• The parade may stop for one to two-minute performances at the announcer stands. Performances must be noted on the parade application and must be confirmed by a parade official.

• The parade will go on rain or shine so be prepared for anything.

• Anyone that violates any part of the above rules and regulations will first be given a verbal or written warning and, upon a second such violation, may be asked to leave the parade. The City of Montgomery has the right to remove any parade unit from the line-up.

Waiver

By submiting the entry application, you have agreed to the following.

I/we acknowledge that I/we have read and understand the parade rules and regulations. I/we understand that any violation may result in removal from the parade and possible denial of entry in future parades. The City of Montgomery will NOT be responsible for any injury, damage or loss that may occur to any person, animal or equipment belonging to entrant, or which may be caused by entrant, it’s agents, servants, or employees to any other person or property and entrant hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Montgomery, it’s agents, servants, and employees harmless from any claim or damage which may be asserted for loss of, or damage to, any property whatsoever, or for personal injury to or death of any person caused by or contributed to in any way by entrant. Return of this signed application shall be deemed acceptance of this provision.