RULES!
· All floats must have a fire extinguisher
aboard float construction. These extinguishers will be given out at the parade
line up location.
· Float construction must be set up facing
the driver’s side so that it is visible to the judges.
· All floats and marching units must be at
the Administration overflow lot at 8:00pm to receive their parade line up order.
· The parade begins promptly at 8:30pm
· All bulletin boards, banners and floats
must uphold all University Policies and the Student Conduct Code.
· All student organizations must be
registered with the Department of Student Unions and Activities to participate.
· All applications are due to Campus Residences by 4pm on October
14, 2008.
· Dumpsters will be provide at the end of
the parade route for the disposal of any unwanted materials. Groups will be held
responsible for disposing of float materials properly.
· Dimensions of the float must not exceed 10
feet in width or 10 feet in height.
· Banners, floats and bulletin boards may
not promote the use of drugs or alcohol and must be appropriate for public
display.
· All persons participating in the parade
are prohibited from consuming, dispensing, or carrying alcoholic beverages, as
per the Student Conduct Code.
· Any parade participant found violating
University Policies or Student Conduct Code may be disqualified from judging and
removed from event.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS!
· All floats, banners, and bulletin boards
should include the Homecoming 2008 Theme.
· Entries should highlight homecoming events
· Entries should include the building/group
name
· Entries should be creative and original
· All entries should portray positive school
spirit and group pride
· Bulletin boards, floats and banners will
be judged on appearance, creativity, spirit of participants, adherence to the
theme “Wonders of the World ” and attention to detail.