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July 4 Parade- Registration & Rules

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July4 Parade participants marching

NOTES:  
   Road Closure- Rt. 2- Old Stage Road to Johnson Farm, July 4, 9:30-11:30a
   Library Lane to Central School Drive will be One Way from the Library to the school around to the Village Green on July 4.

Registration Below for the Parade- before July 2

Parade:  July 4 at 10:00 am
  Want to be part of this wonderful parade?  Register your group, organization, or as an individual.  Registration for the parade is required, online and Free!  Register below.

Theme:   "Independence Day! Celebrate the Red, White & Blue"
   The Recreation & Parks Committee decided that the theme should celebrate Independence Day and not have a different one each year.

Grand Marshal:  Terry Macaig
 
Line-Up:  Line-up for the Parade starts at 9:00a by the Johnson Farm on Rt 2. 
     The lineup is at the Johnson Farm on the left and the field across from the cemetery, on the right, going east.

Judging:  Judging will take place at the line-up area before the parade. 
   Ribbons will be handed out to winners before the beginning of the parade. Be sure to display them proudly for all to see!


Information on Parade & Parade Rules are below.

Parade Information:
  • To participate in the parade you must register, please register below.
  • There is no fee to register, at checkout choose the Online Payment option, you will not be charged.
  • An email will be sent after you register with a confirmation of your entry.
  • Another email will be sent, prior to July 4, with instructions for line up.
  • Parade Route: Williston Road- Route 2, west bound from Johnson’s Farm to Old Stage Road.
  • Parade Staging and Lineup: Begins at Johnson’s Farm on route 2, Williston Road.
  • Day of Parade: All parade entries must be at the staging area prior to 9:30am. The road closes at 9:30am.
  • Parade Judging: Official Judging will be done at the line-up time beginning at 9:30am. Ribbons will be given out prior to the start of the parade. We ask that winners proudly display ribbon during the parade for all spectators to see.

Parade Rules:
  • No throwing candy or objects from vehicles or floats or throwing anything into the crowd.
  • a. Walkers may hand items to spectators along the parade route or throw candy, so it lands in the grass along the roadway.
  • b. The goal is to keep spectators safe by preventing them from entering the roadway to retrieve items or being hit with objects thrown into the crowd.
  • Prohibited Items: Devices that propel water; water balloons; sharp objects; confetti; glitter; pyrotechnics; open flames; drones or any other remote-controlled devices; hazardous materials; and excessive noise makers.
  • Offensive/inappropriate or profanity signage, banners, and picket type signs are Not allowed. Protestors will be asked to leave the parade.
  • Drivers of all vehicles/floats in the parade must have a valid driver’s license; be at least 21 years old; and drug and alcohol-free.
  • Drivers Must always drive down the middle of the road/parade route. No swerving or driving towards the crowd. No pulling off to the sides of the road, unless to let emergency vehicles by.
  • Any entry that includes children must always have adequate adult supervision.
  • Participants must not sit on vehicles/equipment not intended for that purpose. Participants may not sit on vehicle hoods/trunks.
  • Emergency exit accessibility must be available on all floats/vehicles. All participants on floats/vehicles must have direct communication with the driver of their float/vehicle.
  • All floats/vehicles carrying people must be equipped with adequate restraining devices (seat belts or protective railings) capable of stopping anyone falling from the unit.
  • All parade participants must wear safety equipment for the transportation they are on. For example; bikes, scooters, skateboards, horses, etc. must have protective equipment on- including helmets.
  • Playing music is only allowed on the parade route during parade time. Music must be kept at a reasonable level for your participants to hear and act to. Sounds shall not interfere with other floats or vehicles on the parade route.
  • Blowing of vehicle horns or sirens is strictly prohibited on the parade route.
  • Sirens of emergency vehicles are prohibited. Bells can be used and are to be kept at a reasonable level and only used when not a disturbance to parade watchers or sensitive areas along the parade route.
  • If your entry includes animals, you are responsible for providing water and picking up after them.
  • Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not allowed to be consumed by parade participants before or during the parade. Police will be monitoring the parade as well as the crowd.
  • Commercial business entries may not simply ride through the parade route in their company vehicle. All entries must be decorated according to the parade theme and/or in an appropriate July 4th manner.
  • In the case of an emergency with parade participants or spectators, parade participants must move to the right-hand side of the parade route to allow clear, unhindered access for emergency vehicles
  • The Town of Williston reserves the right to photograph and/or record the entire parade and use these images to promote or benefit the department’s activities, including use in electronic media.
  • Note: The Town of Williston reserves the right to remove entries NOT obeying the rules listed above.

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