Parades and Beat Retreat
2024 PARADE & BEAT RETREAT
PARADE THEME:
1814 SHIPS, BOATS & BUGGIES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
1:00pm
THIS YEAR PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR BEST ENTRIES RELATED TO THE THEME.
PARADE RULES:
•The parade committee reserves the right to include only appropriate groups.
•Make yourselves known! Please carry banners or signs identifying your group. The crowd loves floats. Prizes awarded for the best floats reflecting the theme.
•For the safety of our children, do not throw or hand out candy or other items!
•Alcohol is not permitted in the parade or staging area.
•Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
•All vehicles and floats must conform to standard safety regulations.
•No dangerous acrobatic stunts. NO political campaigning.
•Units with animals of any kind must provide people to perform immediate “pooper scooper” duties.
•The line of march is continuous for the entire parade, units do not stop in front of the reviewing stand.
•To ensure safety and order, respect and follow the guidance of the Parade Safety Crew. Parade start time 1:00 PM Parade Entrance: All units with vehicles and floats must enter the parade route on Cumberland Ave by Georgia Pacific. If your unit is walking to the parade area from the south sign in at the information table on the corner of Durand St.and Cumberland Ave. The week of the parade, your group leader will be sent your unit number. Register as soon as possible, you greatly assist the committee in planning the line of march.
Questions?
Please e-mail or call the Parade Committee
(518) 566-9688