Mason County Forest Festival Paul Bunyan Parade

General Instructions to Participants

May 31, 2008

 

Times: Parade starts at 11:00am

    *Check-In at corner of 7^th and Railroad opens at 8:30am

    * Float and Motorized judging will start at 9:30am

             (All other units will be judged during the parade)

    *All units should be in place no later than 10:00am

 

Staging and Parade Line Up:

* Will be posted on the web site the week before the parade

* The 2^nd Shelton Exit leads directly to the Staging and Parade Route

* All units must obtain their Parade # from Check-In at 7^th and Railroad

* Indemnity and Proof of Insurance (for Motorized vehicles) will be checked

* Parade Officials will be on hand to help in the Staging Area

 

Floats and Decorated Vehicles

*Must have at least one UAL approved 2410BC rated multi-purpose fire extinguisher

*Fire Extinguisher must be sealed tagged and dated within the last 12 months

*Each Float Rider must have a seat belt (outside of costume) or containment strap

*Tow hooks must be available if needed

*Extra Gasoline cannot be carried on float or in vehicle

 

Equestrian Units and/or Any Animals in Parade

*Must provide their own Cleanup Crew

*The Staging Area as well as the Parade Route must be cleaned

*Parade Volunteers will be directing parking in the staging area  

 

Throwing Candy along the Parade Route is prohibited. Some very serious injuries have occurred at parades when children run into the street to pick up candy.  If you have candy or treats for the crowd they may be distributed by members of your group that walk beside your entry, handing items directly to the spectators. This rule will be strictly enforced. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

All Units must pick up their Official Parade # at the Check-In Booth located at 7^th and Railroad before 10:30 (the booth will open at 8:30am). This # is used for Parade lineup as well as for Judging. 

 

Fire Trucks, Emergency Vehicles, Logging Trucks, and other noise producing units please limit your Sound-offs to one per block. Thank you.

 

Parade Awards will be presented directly after the Parade at Loop Field (prior to the Logging Show).

 

Thank you for your cooperation.