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Oro Valley's 5th Annual Holiday Parade
2009 Float Rules and Acknowledgement Form
The recommended maximum dimensions for a float are:
Height 10’ Width 10’ Length 20’
• All floats must have a minimum 8” clearance from the ground.
• All floats must be pulled by a motorized vehicle. People or animals may not be used to pull a float.
• The float and pull vehicle must be able to travel slow enough to avoid stalling.
• Float entries should have plans for towing in the event of a mechanical breakdown.
• Floats must be decorated on all four sides.
• No fire or flame-producing devices are allowed on floats.
• The float and/or pull vehicle MUST carry at least one fire extinguisher.
• No alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, or firearms may be used at any time by any participant on a float or in a pull vehicle.
• Participants riding on float will not be permitted to hang their feet over the edges.
• Each float must have 2-4 float guides to accompany the float by foot.
These guides should be trained to keep spectators away from the floats and to advise the pull vehicle driver regarding back-up maneuvers.
• Minors riding on a float must be accompanied by an adult. The float must accommodate the number of riders safely.
• Persons affiliated with the float’s sponsor may accompany the float on foot.
• Pull vehicle drivers must be at least 25 years of age.
• Pull vehicle drivers must be able to show, on parade day, a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and current registration.
• Pull vehicle drivers must be able to see 180 degrees from the driver’s seat.
• Pull vehicle drivers must be able to maneuver the float into 90 degree turns at intersections. Drivers must remain in control of the float at all times.
• All connections to trucks and trailers must be functioning properly.
ANY VIOLATION OF THESE FLOAT RULES WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF THE ENTRY IN THE PARADE.
Entry fees will not be refundable. Keep a copy of these rules for your records.

All applications must be postmarked no later than DECEMBER 02, 2009.

By signing below, I acknowledge that the Float Rules, herein, have been reviewed, understood and are acceptable by each person with this entry.
For Non-Commercial Entries, this form must be completed by the group’s adult sponsor.

Name (print):_______________________________________ Date:______________

Signature:____________________________________________________

Group Name:__________________________________________________