Veteran's Day Parade

Rules and Regulations:

REGISTRATION:

The parade is November 11th, starting off from Charleston’s Boat Ramp area at 11:00a.m. All completed entry forms and fees are due by October 28th at 4 pm. Entries may be submitted online or dropped off at the Administration Building in Charleston at 137 Worth St NE.

Entry Fees: $25 per Float & Towing Vehicle (Includes decorated vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts, and side by sides)

Limit of 3 motorized vehicles per business/organization.

No late applications will be accepted after 4:00p.m. on Wednesday, October 28th. There is no rain date and entry fees are non-refundable.

PARADE ROUTE:

The parade will depart from Charleston Boat Ramp Access area on Water Street NE. We are working to finalize the route and will update this form and notify participants as soon as possible. All drivers must be at least 18 years of age and present driver’s license and proof of insurance.

MANDATORY MEETING:

A representative of your group MUST attend one of the following safety meetings: Monday, 11/2 at 6:00p.m. or Tuesday, 12/3 at 12:00p.m. The meeting will be held at the Hiwassee River Heritage Center at 8746 Hiwassee St, Charleston, TN 37310. You will receive your gate pass at the meeting. Any individual or organization not represented at the meeting will not be allowed to participate in the parade.

DROP-OFF FOR FLOAT RIDERS:

Have a firm plan on where/when to meet parents who are dropping off children to ride on a float. Exchange cell phone numbers with all participants on your float. It is the entrant’s responsibility to get children to your float and back to parents.

• THEME: The theme for the parade is to honor and recognize US Veterans for their service to our country.
• DECORATIONS: All entries must have signage or decorations naming the honored veteran(s). Please make sure that your towing vehicle and float can maneuver the turns and hills along the route. The maximum float height from the ground is 14 feet to clear traffic signals and trees.

NO THROWING CANDY/OBJECTS:

There will be no throwing of or passing out candy/objects from vehicles. This is to maintain the safety of parade viewers. The Charleston and Bradley County Police Departments will remove any entry from the parade that is doing so.

CONDUCT:

No foul or offensive language, alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs are permitted at any time. No clothing with foul or offensive language is permitted.

IDENTIFICATION:

All participants should have a visible sign with the name of your organization/individual on the float or a sign carried by individuals in front of their float.

NO STOPPING DURING THE PARADE:

Vehicles are not allowed to stop or intentionally slow down during the parade route to perform or have photographs taken. An equal distance of 50 feet between each vehicle must be maintained at all times. Please stay in line and drive at a steady speed. Do not unload riders until the parade ends.