Independence Day Parade & Festival | Cedar City Lions Club

To increase parade safety and quality for attendees, we have updated our rules.

PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY

All registrations must to be submitted by 10pm, June 15. No entries will be accepted after this date.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS– ALL ENTRIES WILL:

Demonstrate the parade theme– “ ”
Entry: is defined as 45 feet from the front of entry (vehicle included). This does not include parade spacing.
If your entry is longer, you will need to sign up for additional separate spaces. Please sign up for the appropriate number of entry spaces to accommodate length of your entry(s). There is a $10 fee for each additional space needed.
Safety Walkers (SW): Provide (2) designated persons per entry space, must be a minimum age of 18 years, (larger entries will require additional walkers).
A SW walks along each side of the entries to monitor the sidelines and keep spectators away from the entry.
All SW’s must be present w/entry to check-in to receive designation badges. Badges must be worn throughout the event. Entries without the appropriate number of walkers will not be permitted to proceed.
Designated Distribution Personnel (DDP): Provide sufficient DDP to safely handle and distribute your handouts/candy.
DDP must be in addition to and separate from SWs, and must be a minimum age of 12 years old. No min. or max. number of DDP’s.
All DDP’s must be present w/entry at check-in to receive designation badges. Badges must be worn throughout the event.

Official Rules and Regulations

These are essential for the safety and enjoyment of the participants and spectators. If not followed we reserve the right to deny entry or pull from the parade route.

THEME: All entries: Decorate your entry according to the Theme. We strive to make this a festive event and love to see the creativity and patriotism of the community shine.
All entries will be judged according to 4 criteria: Theme, Originality, Spirit and Overall Appearance. There will be three awards 1^st Place-$500, 2^nd Place-$300, and 3^rd Place-$200, awarded at the festival in the park later that day.
FLOATS: Floats should be designed and built to tolerate some wind. Care should be given to avoid any fire hazard or structure which could fall or land on participants, or spectators. No open flame or fireworks are allowed. Entrant is fully and personally responsible for the structure, function, and any hazard posted by your entry.
VEHICLES: A licensed driver, minimum age of 18yrs, must drive any motorized vehicles. This includes all motorcycles, ATVs, floats or towed vehicles, and any other types which could not be legally operated within the city without a proper license. No exceptions will be allowed.
All motorcycles, ATVs, etc. must be operated in accordance with their manufacturer’s specifications. This includes any limits on the number of persons riding on or in the vehicle.
All vehicles will move with the parade in a slow and safe manner. There will be no exhibitions of speed or other maneuvering by drivers.
DISTANCE between entries: All entries are to maintain a distance of 45 feet (3 car lengths) of the entry preceding it. NO STOPPING, keep moving.
HANDOUTS/CANDY:
Designated distributors are required to walk alongside the parade entry at the white/yellow line (i.e. the fog line) closest to the spectators and handout candy.
Distributors must avoid hitting parade participants or spectators with candy. NO EXCEPTIONS
Items cannot be stored on the entry; this is imperative for safety concerns. Plan accordingly.
NO throwing or distributing from the entries (float or vehicles) will be tolerated. Items can only be distributed the Designated Distributors.
The Designated Distributor Persons (DDP) must be separate from the Safety Walkers (SW). Parents with strollers/wagons are permitted but DDP must be 12 years or older and able to follow guidelines. Small children must be in strollers or wagons.
Horse Entries:
Horses will be staged on Shakespeare Lane in the order they enter the parade to accommodate needs. Enter to line up will be at S 100 W. Each Entry will need to provide their own Pooper Scooper. This is mandatory.
ARRIVAL:
All entries, with all riders or participants, will be in place 1 hour prior to the parade starting time. Please have sufficient supervision or chaperones for your entry for safety and organization purposes.
Please provide adequate hydration for your participants. We will provide Porta-Putty’s at S 300 W parking lot for your convenience. Pick up your trash, please.
Return:
All entries will return to the place of the beginning of the parade. See attached Map of parade route.
Please arrange for pickup/rides from at the SUU parking lot (S 300 W Center Street) or away from the parade exit area.

Arrival Time: starts at 7:00am

Parade begins: 9:00 am sharp.

CHECK IN: Please arrive NO LATER THAN 8:00 am to your designated street assignment. You will Check-in on your assigned street; sign waivers; receive Entry Number and affix to your entry, and receive badges. All SW & DDP’s must be present before parade begins.

Please Be Patient, Be courteous and follow parking directions! Use common sense and be alert to all moving vehicles and trailers. Talk to your group members about staying safely out of the way of moving traffic. Do not block traffic or other entries with vehicles or animal trailers on the street or in the parking lot.

IF you need assistance, ask your Lion Street assistant for help- in the yellow Lions vest.

Parade Route: 300 W Center Street east to Main Street then parking lot at Design warehouse. Follow police direction.

Return: Via from parking lot left onto N 100 W to W 400 N, to N 600 W, Cross at 200 N 600 W with the light, to return to SUU to your original area.

Thank you again for your participation…. Now, Let’s have a great time!! Roar!

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