October 22nd 2010
11A.M. Come Rain or Shine
Welcome to the East Texas Yamboree School Parade
2010 Rules and Regulations
1. NO MOTORCYCLES, ATV's (4-wheelers or 3-wheelers), DIRT BIKES, or any motorized off the road vehicles.
2. Walking groups welcome.
3. Deadline for entries is October 6th. All marching bands will sound off at the corner of Madison St. and Titus St. on the empty grass lot.
5. *NO CD'S OR RADIOS FROM CARS
6. *NO traffic will be allowed on Titus St. from 8 a.m. Friday until the conclusion of the parade.
7. *ENTRIES MAY NOT THROW OR PASS OUT CANDY OR ANY OTHER ITEM, INCLUDING TRINKETS OR FLIERS
8. Parade chairman has the final decision on any entry.
9. Entries must not delay the parade and must cooperate in maintaining a smooth flow of parade traffic.
10. All entrants must follow complete parade route. Disbanded groups will not be allowed to walk back through the parade.
11. Parade route begins with lineup on Titus St., left on Jefferson, right on Simpson, right on Hwy 154, right on Trinity. Floats will turn left on Buffalo and discharge riders at the Methodist Church. Bands must not disband until reaching Cass St. All cars exit at Cass St.
12. Have all floats on Madison St., between Titus and Trinity at 9 a.m., Friday, Oct. 22nd.
13. Riders on floats must be dressed, with make-up on, before arriving at the parade, and be on the floats by 9 a.m. Float judging will begin at 9:30.
14. All other entries must be in place by 10:30 a.m. The parade will begin promptly at 11 a.m.
15. *BUS PARKING WILL BE ON MADISON ST. BETWEEN HWY 271 AND TITUS ST. THIS STREET WILL BE BLOCKED OFF, BUT THERE WILL BE A POLICE OFFICER OR PARADE OFFICIAL THERE TO LET THE BUSES GO THROUGH TO THE PARKING AREA
Floats will be judged on Workmanship(30%), Beauty(20%), Portrayal of Theme(30%), costumes(10%), Special Effects(10%)
Narrative (3copies) should be turned in to the chamber of commerce by October 15th to qualify for the bonus points. A narrative is a brief description of the float, telling the story you wish to depict and how it ties in with the overall theme. These may be displayed very decoratively and elaborate, or simple. NO LOOSE GLITTER PLEASE.
SCHOOL/YOUTH PARADE AWARDS
Class I School Floats
1st Place - $500.00
2nd Place - $300.00
3rd Place - $200.00
4th Place - $150.00
5th Place - $100.00
Class II Junior Floats (organized youth groups other than schools)
1st Place - $300.00
2nd Place - $200.00
3rd Place - $150.00
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