• All parade entries must complete an Entry application and description of entry form. Entry applications and description of entry forms must be received or postmarked by application deadline (see application).
   
• Because Santa will be on a special float in the parade, all entries are restricted from having a live Santa.
   
• All parade entries are limited to 13 feet in height.
   
• All floats, vehicles, persons walking and animals must have a display of lights. Entries must have a minimum of 100 lights total.
   
• Fire proof or fire-resistant materials should be used whenever possible.
   
• A fire extinguisher, Type ABC, must be on every float and in every car.
   
• Vehicles participating in the parade must be in good running order and be able to idle for periods of time without overheating.
   
• Vehicles are strongly urged to show up with a full tank of gas or have a gas tank in the vehicle for refueling.
   
• Absolutely no candy or other enticements will be thrown from any entry. Anyone violating this rule will be removed from the parade immediately!
   
• Each float must be escorted down the entire parade route by two entry marshals (walkers) one on each side of the float.
   
• Any unit with children under the age of 12 must have two adults on the unit and one adult walking on each side.
   
• Vehicles not in the parade will not be allowed in the staging area due to limited space.
   
• Due to safety concerns, the parade committee suggests that children under 8 years of age not walk in the parade. They may ride on floats, vehicles or bikes under adult supervision.
   
• Holiday attire is encouraged.
   
• Following the parade, the pictures with Santa location will be announced at the tree lighting ceremony. We invite the public to bring their cameras.
   
• Signage for parade entries and/or parade vehicles is the responsibility of the parade entry.
   
• Vehicles need to turn off vehicle headlights while on parade route in order to showcase the Holiday lights on the parade entry.
   
• Alcohol is strictly prohibited.
   
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• We have the right to refuse an inappropriate entry.

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