Instructions for Participants in the Parade

Thank you for participating!
Your involvement helps make this event special for everyone.
No Additional Santas or Mrs. Clauses:
The official Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be provided. Please do not include any additional characters resembling them.
Family-Friendly Event:
Ensure all participants maintain appropriate behaviour and attire throughout the event.

Arrival Time:
All floats must arrive and be in position by 9:00am.
Multiple Vehicle Entries:
If your float consists of more than one vehicle, all vehicles must arrive together for assembly.
Drop-Off Instructions: Participants should be dropped off in the parking lot on the east side of the Superstore.
- Route to Drop-Off:
  Vehicles dropping off participants or equipment should travel via Carrick St., use the roadway behind the Superstore, and unload in the designated parking lot along Gorham St.
No Entry Points:
Floats are not allowed to enter the Superstore lot from Gorham St. or Memorial Ave.

Parking Rules:
No parking is allowed in the roadway behind the Superstore or in the front lot. Only designated float vehicles are allowed in the main area reserved for floats.
Engine Shutdown:
Where possible, please turn off vehicle engines while waiting to reduce exhaust fumes, which helps protect the environment and the health of those at the staging area.

Parade Pace:
Once the parade starts, proceed slowly along Memorial Avenue. Remember that there will be people walking alongside the floats.
Distance Between Floats:
Maintain a distance of approximately 10 meters (30 feet) from the float in front of you to ensure safety and a smooth flow. Do not get closer or fall further behind.
Mechanical Issues:
If your vehicle experiences mechanical problems during the parade, pull over safely to the side and signal for other floats to pass. If the issue is resolved, you may re-enter the parade at a suitable interval.

Candy Policy:
Do not throw candy into the crowd. To ensure the safety of children and spectators, all candy must be handed out directly by walkers.

Auditorium Site Instructions:
After making the right-hand turn into the Auditorium grounds,
do not stop immediately
. Follow the parking lot attendants’ directions to find a spot for participants to safely disembark.
Post-Parade Departure:
Once your float leaves the Auditorium grounds, it becomes a regular vehicle on the road. Ensure that no one is riding on the float once it enters public roadways.

Refreshments:
Coffee, hot chocolate, and popcorn will be available at the Auditorium site.
Meet Santa:
The Community Auditorium Lobby will be open for children to warm up and meet Santa Claus, who will arrive around 10:00am.

Animal Safety and Clean-Up:
If you have animals (e.g., horses or dogs) in your float, ensure proper clean-up with a “pooper scooper” to maintain the cleanliness of the parade route.

Consult Maps:
Make sure your drivers have a copy of the parade route map and the layout for the Superstore and Auditorium grounds. Familiarize yourself with these instructions and the maps to ensure a smooth experience.