March 8-10, 2012

PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS

“Zapata County Fair… Celebrating 40 Years of Successful Tradition!” 

Parade Rules adopted by the County Fair Association officers, board members, and parade committee.

1. All parade participants must be registered with parade committee.
2. Drivers of vehicles must be licensed and insured as prescribed by the Texas Dept. of Public Safety.
3. Neither the Zapata County fair Association nor the parade committee is responsible for accidents, thefts, or loses.
4. All decorations will be in acceptable decoration attire.
5. If entries carry music, lyrics must contain adequate and acceptable language.
6. Public officials will ride the parade in representation of their elected public office. Campaigning is not allowed.
7. Trophies for different categories will be issued and will be awarded at the county fair grounds at 1:30 P.M.
8. Participants will abide by the decision of the judges in the awarding of the trophies
9. Participants will abide by the location assigned in the line -up.
10. Registration forms need to be received by February 24th in order to receive a place in the line –up.
11. Car clubs will be allowed to enter three (3) of their show cars (this includes representation from car wash businesses, body shops, etc.)
12. Drivers will not swerve off the highway or side to side. Everyone will follow a straight line-up and will drive slow. There will be no passing of floats or vehicles during the parade.
13. Motorcycle clubs are allowed in groups of six. If there are more entries, we will have to place them in different places of the parade. Motorcycle drivers are not allowed to get close to the edge of the highway close to the audience. No swerving and no passing cars or floats.

*Important: Floats and other vehicles will start lining up at 7:00 a.m. on 3rd Ave. (Street of Pepe’s Car Wash) and must be in place by 8:30 a.m. Parade participants riding on floats may get on board between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. The parade will officially be judged and announced while passing the town plaza. 

Name of organization or individual

Sponsor(s)

Address

Telephone or Cell Number

Include a brief description of entry (i.e. float, car, marching group, school, etc.)

I hereby attest that our drivers are licensed & insured as prescribed by the Texas Department of Public Safety. *

E-mail Address: *

Authorized signature. By submitting, you indicate that you will abide by parade committee rules. *

Todays date *

* Required