Parade Units Representative Meeting

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Parade Units Representative Meeting
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Ground Rules

• All music must be of a patriotic theme.
• No entry may be used to promote a political
  cause, candidate or office holder.
• All floats must be decorated with a patriotic
  theme, but it need not be the theme of the day.
  Although the sponsor's name may be shown on the
  float, advertising is not permitted.
• Semi-trailers and enclosed trailers are not
  permitted.
• THROWING OF CANDY OR ADVERTISING MATERIAL IS NOT
  PERMITTED.
• The parade committee reserves the right to
  disqualify any entry.
• Parade goes, RAIN OR SHINE

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715Formation Starts
Form in Parking Lot
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Traffic is closed Route 201
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Traffic Flow
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Line up along Eagles Way
Please stay on SOUTH side of road
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Traffic is closed Main Street
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Parade moves to intersection of Rt. 201 Coastal
Connecter
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Parade Route
Bicycle Units at Fire Dept.
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Logistics

• Length of time. From line up to end of observance
  is up to 5 hours. (bathroom considerations)
• Length of parade route is 2 ½ miles.
• How are your members getting to the start point?
  (Please try to take as few vehicles as possible)
• End of parade
• What are you going to do with your float?
• How are you getting back to Topsham?
• Who will accept the award if you win?

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Safety Considerations

• Provide water and sunscreen for your members.
• Dress in layers Its cold in the AM and hot by
  mid-day.
• Check your entry for safety compliance
• Keep track of all participants

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Parade Units Representative Meeting