Springfield High School
Alumni Parade
S.H.S.A.A. Parade Code of Ethics
As you plan your float, please keep in mind the following rules of Alumni Parade participation:
2.
Safety
A. Any connector between the tow vehicle and the float must be a lawful hitch with safety chains.
B. All objects must be securely attached.
C. Fire extinguishers are required on all floats.
D. No candy, etc. is to be thrown from the float. If it is to be distributed, it must be exchanged hand to hand. We do not want children running out in front of moving floats.
3.
Keep approximately four car lengths between participating units in the
parade. Any float that does not maintain this distance, resulting in
a large gap in the parade, shall forfeit points in the judging.
4.
Refrain from profanity.
5.
Do not use any objects or materials which could damage clothing or personal
property or cause bodily harm or injury to spectators.
6.
Observe state road laws on width and height when transporting the float
to and from the parade. The limit on height is 14 feet and width is
25 feet.
7. All debris shall be cleaned up after the parade.
8. All floats will be inspected at parade line-up for worthiness of participation.