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Parade Rules

**PLEASE READ VERY CAREFULLY ** 

  • 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. 

Questions? Please email sapadapaso317@gmail.com​
Or call Tammy Maneely @ 319-361-3474 

2025 Parade Registration

Is your entry going to use: Music/Loud Sirens/PA System?
Yes
No

Contact Information

Do we have permission to share your contact information with other organizations planning parades in Cedar Rapids?
Yes
No

Questions?

Email sapadapaso317@gmail.com


We are a volunteer organization. We will try to reply within 24 hours.


Please complete your registration and submit the payment online.


Parade staging information will be sent after the application is approved

Agreement to Parade Rules


1. All entries must have an Irish theme and/or be decorated with Irish colors - get creative!! (exception for vintage vehicles)


2. No Paper handouts, stickers, fliers or balloons. All of these items create litter. Please email sapadapaso317@gmail.com if you have questions on your handouts.


3. No Alcohol consumption or display of alcohol in the staging area or on the parade route.


4. No THROWING candy or objects from vehicles. Walkers may hand out candy/objects at the curb hand to hand. Walkers MUST keep up with their entry. Please make sure ALL participants with your entry understand this.


5. Staging areas open at 11:00 AM. Someone must stay with the entry once entering staging. Do not bring your entry and leave it.


6. Participants must obey SaPaDaPaSo parade Marshals and security. Entries will receive their parade number from the parade marshals when entering the staging area. Place the number in the upper right hand corner of the vehicle or tape it to your banner. Return parade number to the designated parade marshal at the end of the parade route.


7. All entries must continue to move forward during the parade. No stopping or performing along the route or in front of the judges stand.


8. Maximum entry height is 13' (due to skywalks). Maximum width is 24'. Maximum length is 55'.


9. Each entry is allowed three motorized vehicles.


10. SaPaDaPaSo limits the parade to 100 entries. A selection process may be implemented if we receive a large number of entries. The more creative and visually appealing your entry is, the better the chance of being able to participate. All entries not accepted will receive a full refund.


11. If selected, SaPaDaPaSo will email a confirmation along with your parade number & staging information in advance. Please bring your staging sheet with you to the parade (or have it on your phone).


13. Failure to comply with the rules will result in ejection from the event and potential denial of involvement in future SaPaDaPaSo events.


14. The City of Cedar Rapids enforces a NO PARKING rule along the parade route. This is strictly enforced on parade day.


15. All music played must be family friendly with no profanity

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Parade Registration Fee
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