Arrival & judging

• Floats must arrive at the Parade Marshalling Area between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
• Judging starts promptly at 9:00 AM.
• Please do not arrive before 7:45 AM to respect neighbourhood residents.

Line-up & check-in

• Enter via Shepherd Avenue.
• Line-up numbers will be handed out on-site at the corner of Murphy Street & Bowron Avenue.
• A parade attendant will escort you to your assigned spot.

Vehicle requirements

• Maximum height: 12 feet
• Maximum width: 8 feet
• Maximum length: 35 feet (single), 60 feet (articulated)
• Drivers must remain with the vehicle while in the marshalling area.
• All wheeled entries must have a valid permit.
• Antique vehicles must display the year, make, and model.
• Floats must be roadworthy and fully serviced (gas, oil, tires, brakes, etc.).
• A dry chemical fire extinguisher (5 lbs minimum) is on every float.
• Exhaust pipes near decorations must be wrapped in fire-retardant material.
• The Fire Department may conduct inspections on parade morning.

Animal entries

• You must provide your own clean-up unit (Pooper Scooper).

Strictly prohibited

• No alcohol on floats, in vehicles, or with participants. Anyone under the influence will be barred from participating.
• No firearms or fireworks without prior written approval.

Parade safety & flow

• If you break down, ask traffic control to quickly push your entry aside.
• If an entry can't move under its own power, exit at the nearest intersection.
• The parade must keep moving — do not worry about being out of sequence.
• Maintain safe spacing and pace at all times. Spacing will be strictly enforced — violations may result in removal.

Float design

• All floats must be decorated and approved by the Parade Directors.

Final notes

• Parade starts at 10:00 AM sharp!
• Obey all Parade Marshals — their instructions are final.
• Most importantly: HAVE FUN!