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**STANDBY FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FLOAT APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024 PARADE***

Contact us at contact@naptownevents.com if you need further assistance.  

Rules: This is an Irish Parade. No political candidates. Note: We will accept sitting politicians per routine.

1. There will be no piggy backing off of other participants. If two organizations are in the same float, that is two entries. Please provide separate entry forms. If you would like to sponsor a non-profit with your company or be in their float, please do. The cost would be $500. 
2. All units MUST BE pre-registered. Walk-up units will NOT be permitted to participate.
3. All Floats MUST have proper restraints for children and adults. This will be STRICTLY enforced by the Marshals and Law Enforcement. This is for your own safety. 
4. Only sitting local politicians are allowed in the parade. No politicians are allowed to campaign. No campaign posters or voting requests!
5. All entries must be in good taste, suitable for a family event and show respect to other parade participants. Units must decorate their floats or entrants in St. Patrick’s Day fashion. I.e. Green is good.
6. Signs carried or on other items or persons must be specifically related to Irish Heritage or Irish Themes or Public Safety.
7. Car clubs are prohibited.
8. All entries must keep moving and in line of march at all times. No exceptions. Units cannot stop along the parade route at any time or for any reason.
9. No items may be thrown from parade units. If you wish to hand out items, they must by approved in advance by contacting John O’Leary @ joleary@naptownevents.com.
10. Horses and dog units must clean up after the animals as the parade progresses.
11. No alcoholic or other intoxicating beverages or controlled substances may be consumed, carried, or possessed by parade participants during the event.
12. No honking from parade vehicles allowed.

Consider upping your game and renting a professionally decorated & operated logo-ready float from Cline Floats.  Irish themed floats available.

Winning float will get preferred lineup placement and free entrance in next year's parade.  Purchasing/renting a float is not cheating!  Contest opens at 1pm on Parade Day.  Click here for more information.