THE GINGERBREAD MAN
In order to provide a safe and well-organized parade, the Town of Saluda has set forth and strictly adheres to the following rules:
GENERAL RULES:
No entry may feature a live or life-size Santa Claus.
All participants (unit members, escorts, staff, etc.) must be in uniform, holiday dress, or color-coordinated attire.
It is unlawful to throw ANYTHING from any moving entry, including candy. This rule must and will be enforced for the safety of small children who might be tempted to run out into the street. Any participant caught throwing candy from their entry will be immediately removed from the parade and disqualified. NOTE: You may have walkers with your float to hand out candy, items, etc. to parade attendees, but PLEASE DO NOT throw anything.
No one is allowed on or off moving floats. Staff or escort changes should only be made when the float has come to a complete stop.
Any child participating in the parade must be supervised by an adult who will assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of that child. Due to the length of the parade route, children walking in the parade must be 6 years of age or older.
Any and all music MUST BE themed and family-friendly.
PARADE LINE-UP
Everyone who is to participate in the parade must be at W Butler Ave (line-up location) by 3:00 PM.
VEHICLES
ALL VEHICLES MUST BE DECORATED
All motorized vehicles must be operated by a licensed driver 18 years of age or older.
BANDS, PERFORMING GROUPS, WALKERS & MARCHING UNITS
All walkers must be in uniform, holiday dress, or color-coordinated attire. The dress for walkers, staff, or escorts should coordinate with the individual float theme in accordance with the overall parade theme.
Walking units not associated with a float must carry a banner/sign with their organization name at the front of their unit.
Entries must maintain a consistent speed to avoid gaps and prevent accidents.
Everyone performing should be conducted while moving in a forward motion.
FLOATS
Floats must be a fully decorated trailer, flatbed truck, or other platform on wheels that is self-propelled or pulled by a tow vehicle.
Floats must not exceed a height of 14 feet.
All floats must display a sign/banner with their organization name on BOTH sides of the entry.
Adult supervision is required for any riders under 13 years of age.
Please put the name of your entry on your vehicle to identify it. The announcer NEEDS to recognize your float or entry.
Entry must be submitted to us by 5:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2023. entries who have not submitted their application(s) by this DEADLINE will not be accepted and will not be allowed to participate.
If you have not met the above criteria, PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE INTENDING TO LINE UP YOUR ENTRY. This has happened in the past and resulted in frustration for everyone involved. Special arrangements will not be made for those who show up on the day of the parade.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. We are looking forward to hearing back from y'all.
For additional information contact The Town of Saluda at (864) 445-3522.