Parade Rules - Saint Patrick's Day Parade Society Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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ENTRY MUST HAVE AN IRISH THEME AND/OR BE DECORATED IN IRISH COLORS. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE DECORATED (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF VINTAGE CARS).
Absolutely NO THROWING candy or other objects from the entry or vehicles.
Additional walkers may hand items out at the curb. Individuals handing out items must keep up with their entry. No lagging behind, disrupting other entries.
No paper handouts, advertising, coupons, stickers or balloons. All of these create litter. Call if you have any questions.
NO ALCOHOL consumption or display of alcohol during the parade or in the staging area.
The staging area opens at 11:00 AM. Someone must accompany the entry at all times. Do not bring your entry to the staging area and leave it.
Participants must obey SaPaDaPaSo Parade Marshals. Entries will receive their parade number from the Parade Marshal when entering the staging area. Please tape the number on the front right-hand side of your vehicle window or on your banner. Return the number to the designated Parade Marshal at the end of the parade.
All entrants must continue to move forward during the parade. No stopping or performing on the parade route or in front of judges stand.
Maximum Entry height is 13’, Maximum width is 24’0, Maximum length is 55’0”
EACH ENTRY IS ALLOWED 3 MOTORIZED VEHICLES. NO RAGBRAI / PARTY BUSES
PLEASE NOTE: The city enforces a no parking rule along the parade route. This will be strictly enforced. Please spread the word to all members of your group and any attendees you may know.
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to comply with the rules can result in disqualification for awards and/or removal from the parade or future parades.
SaPaDaPaSo will dispatch entries in numerical order.