Be sure and let us know if you plan to attend so we can get an accurate count on our application form.

Here is a copy of the parade rules and regulations.

Mainx24 2012 Southside Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 1, 11 am - Noon
EVENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
GENERAL
1. NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Parade applicants approved by parade committee will be notified by email by the last weekend of November. Participants are asked to confirm participation at the time of notification.
2. ENTRIES AND DÉCOR: Entries decorated to celebrate holiday themes from all nationalities, cultures, faiths, and flavors are welcome and encouraged to participate. Decoration is not required however, entries are encouraged to display organization/business name clearly as to be visible to onlookers.
3. ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTABLE: There is no limit to the number of floats or vehicles per entry. However, if an entry is considered hazardous or offensive by the parade committee, the entry will be disqualified to participate. For safety reasons, no vehicles with “gun” engines or that squeal tires are allowed.
PARADE
4. PARADE ASSEMBLY: Staging will begin PROMPTY AT 10am on Rossville Ave in front of Chenoweth . Halligan Studios located at the corner of Rossville Avenue & Washington St. Entries must check in at Chenoweth . Halligan Studios and be present to be included in the lineup.
5. LINEUP: The parade line up order shall be assigned by the parade committee.
6. START TIME: The parade will begin promptly at 11am, Saturday, December 1, from the corner of Jefferson Street and Rossville Ave. The parade will run from that intersection, up Jefferson Street to Main Street, where it will turn left and head up Main Street to the intersection of Main and Williams Street, where it will end.
7. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: There is no minimum age requirement for participants riding in vehicles/ floats. However, for liability reasons, minimum age requirement for walking units will be 12
years old, no exceptions. All children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or supervising adult.
8. ANIMALS: Any and all animals (such as dogs) featured in parade entry must be secured and controlled by leash. Horses in the parade should be experienced in former parades and wear diapers if at all possible. Be advised: loud noises, I.e. sound –of sirens, and loud music are a part of the parade. No violent or skittish animals are allowed.
9. PARADE ROUTE: The procession will be led by fire and police department vehicles. There will be no diversion from the route.
10. NO STOPS: No stopping, unless authorized by the parade committee, is allowed along the route.
11. HANDOUTS. Candy and other handouts may be passed out but are not to be thrown to parade viewers.

I'm in. I will have to check with my contacts at the business we met up at last year after the parade. There's been a messy split since then....

Last year we were invited to have a cruise-in at Merchant's on Main immediately after the parade. I have talked to the owner and she asked if we wanted to have the cruise-in again this year. I told her that we probably would probably be interested but I would check with everyone. Last year they provided BBQ and the cook was a former marine, so it was a free meal with a donation to toys for tots. I don't know what the food situation would be like this year, but we can discuss it. Merchant's on Main is a boutique shop that has a wide variety of things. They are located at 607 Main St.

Is this after parade party/ cruise-in good for everyone else?

We will be there.

I talked to Merchant's On Main regarding the after parade cruise-in. They are planning on having the GiGi's cupcake trailer serving cupcakes in their parking lot after the parade. We will have space in their parking lot to park our vehicles like last year and walk up and down Main st. They will have a Chili Cook Off sponsored by Habitat near OCI Furniture and the firehall (near the old Lockhart's).

On a side note. There is a lady who is claiming to be my mother who will be riding on a float with a bunch of other crazy ladies. I just wanted to go ahead and say that this lady is NOT my mother and if you all see me ignoring her, its because I am aware of the situation.

It may be the same place as mentioned above

Quote from: Bignick on November 27, 2012, 09:50:25 AM

On a side note. There is a lady who is claiming to be my mother who will be riding on a float with a bunch of other crazy ladies. I just wanted to go ahead and say that this lady is NOT my mother and if you all see me ignoring her, its because I am aware of the situation.

Should we alert the authorities?

I'm afraid there's nothing they can do about it... they had everything figured out about their entire parade event. Except the float. Did I mention I got a 20ft trailer this past weekend?