Q: What insurance is
required to enter the Parade?
A: Vehicles require valid insurance to participate.
Q: How much does it cost to
enter the Grand Parade?
A: In some cases, not a cent. Please refer to your
Grand Parade Entry Packet for “EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE” and
“LATE BIRD ENTRY FEE” details.
Q: Can I learn my staging
number for the order of the Grand Parade in advance of Parade
Day?
A: No. Logistical concerns, including but not limited to
last-minute adjustments, prevent notification of Parade Staging
numbers before Check-in, which begins at 10:00 a.m. on Parade
Day. Please refer to Grand Parade Rules and Important Details
memos in your
Grand Parade Entry Packet.
Q: Can I include animals in my Parade Entry?
A: We do welcome animals within the following parameters for
the health and safety of participants in our Aquafest Event.
Animals must remain 100% supervised and "contained" by cages,
cage, or rider/reigns at ALL TIMES or secured on a float or
vehicle at ALL TIMES. The Aquafest "campus", especially the
Parade Route, is very compact. Sudden, unpredictable
circumstances may startle and/or confuse animals, causing them
to become agitated or frightened, and therefore dangerous,
regardless of how "docile", "trained", "organic" or "cute" they
are. Animals and their excrements are to be contained in such a
way as to PREVENT CONTACT WITH PEOPLE AND OTHER ANIMALS.
Walking of animals on leashes is PROHIBITED!
You cannot allow ANYONE or any other animal to approach or
touch your animals along the staging and Parade Routes, and you
cannot allow your animals to approach or touch anyone or any
other animal - no matter HOW much they may WANT to! It is your
responsibility as Parade Entrant to insure that neither the
animals nor their excrements (such as saliva, urine, feces,
etc.) come in contact with Aquafest participants, including but
not limited to other Parade Entrants, spectators, staff, etc.
You must provide equipment and non-toxic materials to "scoop"
and/or "wash and rinse" the street or other surfaces where
contact could occur, and you must assign specific staff from
your entry to provide the cleanup at the time the "accident"
occurs, including cleaning YOUR hands, shoes and clothing. You
must prevent opportunities for contamination such as excrement
on a shoe that is tracked through the food court, or bacteria on
a hand that is transferred to a carnival ride. It is your
responsibility to assure that no such "by-product" is left on
the Parade Route or any property associated with the Aquafest
Celebration.
Q: Is there a height limit for
Grand Parade Entries?
A: Entries over 14ft. will not clear the power lines overhead of
the Parade Route. (Refer to the
Grand Parade Entry Packet).
Q: Can our Grand Parade Entry
include motorcycles and/or ATV’s?
A: Yes. Compliance with State and Local law in terms of
activities, licensed drivers and insurance, etc. is required.
Q What if I miss the mailing cutoff date for
sending in my entry packet, can I still be in the parade?
A. Yes. Submit a Late-Bird fee applicable to your entry
along with your forms by special arrangement with the
Parade Official.
