Parade Rules
No throwing candy or objects from your entry (safety hazzard)
No switching places with other entries without permission
For animal entries - pick up any animal droppings immediately.
Keep animals away from onlookers. If your animal shows signs of distress, refuses to move, etc., please exit the parade.
Maintain one car length between you and the group in front of you
Parades frequently stop and start - no float riders on tailgates or in any manner where they might fall off the float or vehicle after a sudden start/stop.
Four Big Santa Trophies Will be Awarded for:
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Best Overall Float (top honor, for creativity + execution)
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Best Holiday Spirit (most joyful, festive, “Christmasy”)
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Best Musical Entry (live bands, choirs, or caroling floats)
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Best Use of Theme (how well the entry ties to the parade’s yearly theme)
Blue or "Best of" Ribbons (no second or third place ribbons) for:
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Best Dance / Performance Group
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Best Civic / Nonprofit Entry
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Best Business / Commercial Entry
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Best Neighborhood or Family Entry
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Best Animal Entry (equestrian groups, dogs, etc.)
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Best Classic Car
Parade Awards.
HQ is - Chamber of Commerce Offices (across from Grocery Outlet)
Check in starts @ 8:00am
Judging (along the route) starts @ 8:30am
Parade starts @ 11:00am with or without you, rain or shine.
