What are the Rules and Policies of the Parade?

250th Anniversary MB Parade

Participant Policies & Rules

These policies are designed to ensure a safe, respectful, and celebratory event honoring our town’s 250th Anniversary. All participants—including youth groups, bicycles, golf carts, and classic cars—must comply.

🎉 General Parade Standards

• This is a family-friendly, non-political historical celebration.

• All entries must align with the 250th Anniversary theme (history, heritage, community, civic pride).

• Parade officials, police, and fire personnel have final authority on safety decisions.

• Failure to follow rules may result in removal from the parade.

🚚 Floats (Pulled or Self-Contained)

Construction & Size

• Maximum height: 12 feet

• Maximum width: 10 feet

• Maximum length: 45 feet total (vehicle + float)

• Decorations must be securely fastened (no loose parts)

• No sharp edges, exposed nails, or unstable platforms

Riders & Safety

• Riders must remain seated or standing securely at all times

• No climbing, jumping, or dismounting while moving

• Handrails required for standing riders

• Children must be supervised by adults

• Minimum 2 adult walkers/spotters per float (one on each side)

🧒 Youth Groups (Scouts, Teams, Schools, Clubs)

• Adult supervision required at a ratio of 1 adult per 10 youth (minimum)

• Youth must remain within assigned formation

• No running into the crowd

• Candy and giveaways must be handed out by adult walkers only

• Youth participants should wear matching shirts or identifiers

🚲 Bicycles (Including Decorated Bikes)

• Helmets required for riders under 18 (recommended for all)

• Bicycles must be in good working condition (brakes functional)

• Riders must maintain slow parade pace and safe spacing

• No tricks, racing, or weaving

• Decorations must not interfere with steering, braking, or visibility

🛺 Golf Carts & Small Utility Vehicles

• Drivers must be licensed

• Golf carts must be street-legal or approved by organizers

• Maximum speed: Walking pace only

• No sudden stops or turns

• Passengers must remain seated at all times

• No children driving golf carts

• Decorations must not block headlights or driver visibility

🚗 Classic Cars & Antique Vehicles

• Vehicles must arrive clean and parade-ready

• Drivers must be licensed and insured

• No revving engines, burnouts, or sudden acceleration

• Maintain a safe distance from walkers and spectators

• Candy and giveaways must be distributed by walkers only

• Convertibles: riders must remain seated—no standing

🎁 Candy, Flyers & Giveaways

• Throwing items is prohibited

• Items must be handed directly to spectators by walkers

• No hard, heavy, or sharp objects

• Candy must be individually wrapped

🔊 Music, Costumes & Decorations

• Music volume must remain reasonable and family-friendly

• No offensive language, imagery, or gestures

• Costumes are encouraged but must not restrict vision or movement

• Historical costumes should be respectful and appropriate

🚫 Prohibited Items & Behavior

• No alcohol, drugs, or smoking/vaping

• No open flames, fireworks, or pyrotechnics

• No political messages or campaigning

• No animals unless pre-approved and properly controlled

⏱ Check-In, Staging & Lineup

• All participants must arrive by the assigned check-in time

• Late arrivals may forfeit their position or be denied entry

• Parade order is final

• Follow all staging and lineup instructions

📝 Insurance & Waivers

• Proof of insurance required for all motorized vehicles

• Signed waivers required for drivers and group leaders

• Parade committee reserves the right to inspect entries