Christmas Parade Entry Form Submitted

Parade Guidelines

Float Judging Guidelines:

All floats will be judged and awards presented, based on the following criteria:

• 50% – Compliance with and Interpretation of Theme
• 25% – Creativity, Artistic Design and Originality
• 25% – Overall Appearance & Presentation

Rules and Regulations:

1. All entered vehicles, including those pulling floats, must be decorated for Christmas. This year’s theme: A Fairytale Christmas
   1. Only decorated entries will be permitted to participate! EXCEPTIONS made for Antique vehicles or those carrying dignitaries.
2. Only the “official” Santa Claus is allowed in the Parade; no other live Santa Clauses are allowed.
3. All entries must be pre-registered.
4. Please have signs on both sides of your entry identifying who you represent.
5. Nothing is to be thrown into the crowd. This includes candy, beads, stickers, etc. Candy may be passed out by walkers affiliated with parade entries.
6. Please keep a safe distance between each entry. Drive in a straight line, no weaving in and out or erratic driving!
7. All floats need to be in line by 6:00 pm and all other entries by 6:30 pm. Parade starts at 7 pm.
   1. PLEASE HAVE ALL PARTICIPANTS ON THE FLOATS OR WITH YOUR ENTRY BY 6:45 pm.
8. ABSOLUTELY NO STOPPING! The parade must move at all times. Bands and dance groups can play as they march, but may not stop to perform.
9. All dancing and other activities must be family-oriented. Lewd, vulgar dancing or inappropriate behavior will result in removal from the parade with entry fees forfeited.
10. ANY MUSIC PLAYED MUST BE SEASONAL MUSIC! Non-seasonal music is not allowed.
11. No motorcycles, ATV’s or horses allowed
12. Limit of 3 total “street vehicles” per entry. All vehicles must:
    1. Represent a recognized club, church, organization, school or business, OR
    2. Have antique car tags. This includes both car clubs and individuals. Antique entries are not limited to 3 vehicles.
13. Any driver of any motorized vehicle must carry a valid driver’s license.

Please contact Tate Co. EDF/Senatobia Main Street at 662-562-8715 or email Jamie @ jamie@tatecountyms.com or Denise @ dliddell@tatecountyms.com with any questions.