Carpinteria Parade Rules & Guidelines

Introduction

Thank you for participating in the Carpinteria Holiday Spirit/Independence Day Parade! To create a joyful, safe, and family-friendly environment, we ask that all parade entrants adhere to the following guidelines.

General Rules

  1. Registration: All participants must complete the registration process by November 18th, 2023. Unregistered entries will not be allowed to participate.

  2. Theme Adherence: All floats and participants must adhere to the parade's theme.

Parade Safety

  1. Vehicle Safety: Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and adhere to a 2-5 mph speed limit throughout the parade route.

  2. Animal Participation: All animals must be leashed or restrained. Animals must be well-trained and comfortable in crowds. Handlers must clean up after their animals.

  3. Throwing Objects: Throwing candy or other objects from floats is prohibited. Walkers may hand items to spectators.

  4. Alcohol and Drugs: The consumption of alcohol or the use of drugs is strictly prohibited during the parade.

  5. Weapons: No weapons of any kind are allowed.

  6. Emergency Procedures: Participants must adhere to the procedures the parade organizers and local law enforcement outlined.

  7. No Stopping: Stopping or performing in a way that halts the parade flow is not permitted.

All parade vehicles must remain within the designated parade route and must not enter any public roadways unless they are legally permitted to do so. Specifically, participants must ensure that all individuals are seated securely during the parade and refrain from standing or engaging in activities (such as playing instruments) in the back of vehicles while in motion on public streets. The safety of our participants and spectators is a top priority, and failure to comply with these safety measures could result in disqualification from future participation.

Float & Vehicle Rules

  1. Size Restrictions: Floats must adhere to the specified dimensions for height, length, and width as per your entry form.

  2. Safety Rails: All floats must have safety rails or barriers.

  3. Fire Extinguisher: Each float should have a fire extinguisher.

  4. Decorations: All float decorations must be securely fastened.

  5. Rider Safety: Riders must remain seated and wear safety belts if available.

Attire and Conduct

  1. Family-Friendly: All attire and behavior must be appropriate for a family audience. Inappropriate language or conduct will result in removal from the parade.

  2. Holiday Theme: Costumes and floats should adhere to the parade's holiday theme.

Miscellaneous

  1. Music and Sound: All music and sound effects must be kept at a reasonable volume, as determined by parade organizers.

  2. Clean-Up: Participants are responsible for cleaning up their area at the staging and disbanding areas.

  3. Late Arrivals: Late arrivals risk exclusion from the parade. Please arrive on time.

Failure to comply with any of these guidelines may result in immediate disqualification and removal from the parade. If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact parades@carpinteriaevents.com

Thank you for helping us create a joyful and safe event for the entire community!