1. All parade applications must be received by the Chamber by Tuesday, November 24th 2. For safety reasons, candy, toys, souvenirs, and promotional items may not be thrown from parade entries. 3. Entries can be floats, marching groups, auto/pick-ups, trailers, horses, or other approved vehicles. 4. All vehicles must be approved by the parade committee and operated by people 16 years or older. 5. For those in vehicles with engines: There are no wheelies, burnouts, or revving engines at any time during the parade or parade lineup. 6. No “live” Santa Claus may appear on any entry – the “real” Santa will be at the parade’s beginning. 7. All entries using a generator must have a fully functional fire extinguisher on board. 8. All vehicles must be decorated with lights in a Christmas, holiday, or winter theme. 9. All participants walking in the parade must be over the age of six, and anyone under the age of six must ride on the float. 10. Parade entrants are required to move continuously along the parade route. Groups wishing to stop and perform in front of the announcer’s stage must receive prior permission. 11. Parade entries and participants are not allowed to have alcohol in the staging area or along the parade route. The committee reserves the right to remove anyone believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any time. Graham PD will be checking floats before the parade begins. 12. No firecrackers, fireworks, or discharge of firearms are allowed during the parade. 13. The decision to remove any entry or portion of an entry will be at the sole discretion of the parade officials onsite. 14. Every individual participating with a float or entry must sign a waiver and return to the Chamber by December 3rd. 15. No animals other than horses and dogs are permitted. All animals must be leashed or harnessed and must have a handler over the age of 16. Parade participants must arrange to clean up after animals (including droppings) after the parade. Any animal in the parade must be known to be unaffected by loud noises, lights, children, etc. 16. The Parade Committee reserves the right to review and deny any display themes or decorations that do not align with the spirit of the event, community standards, or safety regulations. All participants are encouraged to maintain themes that promote inclusivity, family-friendliness, and a positive holiday atmosphere. Violating any of these rules will result in immediate removal from the parade and possibly banning from future parades. Do not leave vehicles unattended during the parade lineup, as they may need to be moved.