PLEASE READ THESE PRIOR TO PARADE DAY TO AVOID CONFUSION OR DISAPPOINTMENT.
- *** Number one rule - there is only ONE Santa Claus in the Parade and he is in his sleigh at the end of the Parade.
- The parade starts at 11:00 am. You must be at the designated marshaling area no later than 10:00 am. Park single file, lined up on the west side of Centre Rd. facing south toward Brock Street. ALL floats should enter from Ball Rd. to avoid any necessary turning around on residential streets. Judging takes at the start of the Parade and winners will be announced immediately following the Parade & contacted either by phone or email to arrange delivery of the awards.
- Participants in the parade CANNOT be transported from the end of the parade on open roads by continuing to ride on the floats. All participants are to unload at the high school, as it is a safety issue & police will stop you.
- All entries participating in the parade MUST be decorated with this year’s theme, in order to be eligible for awards. Walking groups should wear costumes that reflect the parade theme. Seasonal music is strongly recommended.
- The Parade is for the benefit of the community and should not be viewed as primarily a marketing opportunity, if you chose to only use it as a marketing event the entry fee is $100, not $25, & you will also get the benefits of a sponsor for that level.
- All participants are responsible for ensuring that the design and operation of their Entry is safe and reliable. Safety of participants and the general public is a top priority. Safety is the ultimate responsibility of each individual entry. Entries must comply with all safety, government regulations, codes and manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Your entry must always maintain a forward motion unless you are asked to stop by a Parade Marshall. All entries must keep pace with the parade to prevent large gaps between entries.
- Candies & other items are NOT to be thrown from floats, although you are permitted to hand them out by walking beside your float. This is for the safety of children watching the parade & will be enforced by police.
- Snowballs (if they exist) should not be thrown at the public from floats.
- No one should have their feet dangling over the sides of floats.
- If you think what you're doing may be dangerous, it probably is. Remember there are hundreds of children around on that day.
- Please ensure that you take all garbage with you. Respect our parks, our committee, and our event. Do not leave garbage behind!
- Livestock droppings, ie. horses, donkeys, reindeer, etc., please have your own scooper!
- Alcoholic beverages and smoking are forbidden on any entry. Any participant suspected of being under the influence will be removed from the parade.
- The Parade Marshals are in the orange reflective vests. Please respect and follow their directions, they are trying to work in the best interest of Public Safety and for the enjoyment all Participants and Spectators.
- Any entry may be refused up to the start of the Parade if it doesn't meet the guidelines or differ from its approved entry form.
- If you chose to bring your pet in the parade with you be aware you are taking responsibility for your pet in regards to the safety and well being of the spectators & their pets.
The Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
For further information, please email: [email protected]
For further information, please email: [email protected]
