1. All participants must enter staging area through their pre-assigned entrances. This
information will be explained in mandatory parade meeting and emailed to each
participant. Check in as directed. All participants must be aware of their group unit
number and staging location.
to you. Check in as directed. All participants must be aware of their group unit number and staging location.
2. Only vehicles that are registered as being used in the Parade will be allowed in the
staging area.
3. All materials that will be used on your entry must be inside or on the vehicle when
it enters the staging area.
area.
4. Participants shall clean up any materials or debris left in the staging area by your
unit(s). This applies particularly (but not exclusively) to units with animals.
Section 3: Parade Rules
According to Florida Department of Transportation guidelines, the following
are the maximum dimensions allowed for floats entered in the Edison Grand
Parade of Light.
Maximum Length of a single semi-trailer is 57’4”
Maximum Height is 13’ 6”
Maximum Width is 102”
DISTRIBUTION OF FLYERS, PAMPHLETS, CANDY, ETC. WILL BE STRICTLY
ENFORCED!!! For the safety of all parade participants and for the safety of
spectators, TOSSING OR THROWING OF ANY items from the floats walkers and or
parade units is strictly prohibited. Walkers along parade units may hand items in
person. No Throwing! No handing items from a Parade Unit! Violators are subject to
receiving a littering citation, and/or immediate removal from the parade route.
WALKERS: Because of the length of the parade. The staff discourages small
children and adults with illnesses from walking in the parade. All walking units will be
at the discretion of the parade staff.
MUSIC & DECOR: ONLY family-friendly music and decor is permitted. NO
PROFANE, VIOLENT OR SUGGESTIVE MUSIC OR DECOR will be permitted by
walkers or on any float or tow vehicle. Violators will be removed from the parade
route immediately. Please be considerate of others!
FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Each entry must carry a fire extinguisher within the reach of
the driver and it must be TYPE 2A: 10BC 5 Pound “All Purpose”. All entries must be
flaming retardant either by the material used.