Parade / Float Specifications

 

The intent and purpose of these specifications is to allow for the best parade while providing for safety and enjoyment of all participants.  Variances from these specifications should be requested in writing to the Windham Summerfest Committee.

 

Entering the Parade:

 

Parade will be on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 10 a.m.

Parade line-up will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Lotts Drive & Route 202

Application deadline is May 31, 2009. 

 

Mail entry forms to:

Windham Parks & Recreation Department

c/o Summerfest Parade Committee

8 School Road

Windham, Maine 04062

or

E-mail: email the page as an attachment directly to the Parade committee c/o: thecardners@roadrunner.com

 

Float Specifications:

 

Side rails or other adequate support must be provided on floats that have standing riders. 

· Safety chains must be used between tow units and the pulling vehicle.

· No sharp or pointed edges shall be exposed.

· If a sound system is used, all electrical circuits must be properly fused and grounded.

· If gasoline powered generators are used, a fire extinguisher must be provided.

· Candy is allowed to be thrown out only by participants walking, not from a float.

· All float drivers must have a valid Maine driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age.

· Proper insurance is required for all drivers and vehicles.  Send copy in with application.

 

General Information:

 

· Each entrant shall be responsible for the supervision of their unit before, during, and after the parade.  If children are participating, each entrant must provide adult supervision to accompany them throughout the parade. 

 

· Bicycles or motorized vehicles are allowed and will need to register with the application.

 

· Domestic animals, such as horses, dogs and cats on leashes, will be allowed to participate.  Animal units must provide a clean up crew to walk behind their animals.

 

· No glass containers will be allowed.

 

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The Town of Windham Summerfest Committee reserves the right to make inspections of all groups and units.  In the event that these specifications have not been met, we reserve the right to deny the participation in the parade.  The Summerfest Committee, for safety considerations, may limit the number of float riders or walkers.

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