Line up 8am Judge 8:30 am Parade 10 am
Line - up: Information and parade position if needed will be available on the line up staging area. Starting at 8am. Line up by 8:30. Late arriving entries may be denied permission to participate in the parade and will not be judged at 8:30 pm.
Staging area: No vehicles other than parade entries will be allowed in the staging area. Parents & Sponsors must drop of participants at the nearest intersection closest to their entry. Parade volunteers will be available for assistance.
Judging: Begins promptly at 8:30am sharp! All entries must be in place, set-up & ready to go with riders in position by 8:30am. Unit must be decorated and participants must remain in place until all the judging is complete to qualify for an award.
Parade Time: Begins promptly at 10:00 am sharp- rain or shine
Parade Winners: Will be presented with their awards at the announcer stand at central park.
Parade End: Will end at the Coliseum/Fairgrounds. You must pull out of the way of the parade flow to release riders so the units behind the parade will continue. NO EXCEPTIONS
Safety: An adult must supervise all children under the age of 18 participating in the parade. Liability regulations prohibit and as a safety precaution for our young spectators, we ask that absolutely no items may be thrown during the parade including candy, gum, flowers, coupons, brochures, samples and water balloons. Alcohol may not be consumed or carried by members on the parade route. Water guns may not be used to spray the crowd. Protect yourself & others on your unit from the sun & heat! Roller blades are not allowed on streets along the route during the parade.
Entry Safety: Please maintain a distance of 2-3 car lengths between your entry and the one in front of you. Follow one unit behind the next. No weaving from side to side on the street. Must drive in the middle of the street single file. Do not stop your entry along the route unless you have an emergency. You will be removed from the parade if you slow more than 2-3 car lengths between your entry and the one in front of you. Law enforcement will abide by this removal rule. You will be removed if weaving during the parade route. The Guadalupe Agriculture Fair Association, and parade committee assumes NO responsibility for accidents or loss of any kind.
Music: Playing music too loud is not allowed. The parade officials in charge determines “Too Loud” playing music with vulgar lyrics & profanity is not allowed, must me suitable for a family audience.
Limit Vehicle/ Equipment: Must not exceed 200 feet.
Equine/ Animals: Unit must provide their own pooper- scoopers. If not provided you will be placed at the end of the parade line up!!
Noises: Loud Sirens, whistles, ect., are not permitted.
#1 Remember not everyone can be #1 in the parade and not everyone can be “up front”. Liability regulations prohibit & you will not be allowed to participate in the parade if registration & waiver forms are not received by the deadline: your length is not indicated: each vehicle and animal is not decorated; Alcohol or any illegal substance is being consumed by anyone riding on or driving your entry; throw candy or any items from your entry; you do not provide proof of negative coggins test for animal; you use water pistols to spray the crowd. Please refer to the Guidelines & information sheet included with this package. Let’s be safe & have fun! Entries will be accepted for judging until September 30th.
Liability regulations prohibit and you will not be allowed to participate in the parade if: registration & waiver forms are not received by the deadline: any vehicle that does not proceed straight down the parade route single file; your entry length is not indicated: each vehicle and animal is not decorated; Alcohol or any illegal substance is being consumed by anyone riding on or driving your entry; you throw candy or any items from your entry; you do not provide proof of negative Coggins tests for animal; you use any type of water spraying devise at the crowd. Please refer to the Guidelines & information sheet included with this package. Let’s be safe & have fun!
The entry fee for all commercial/political campaigning will be $40.00 and Fees must be paid online. Keep this page for your information (you will receive a copy of this form.
The Guadalupe Agriculture Livestock & Fair Parade, P.O. Box 334 Seguin Texas 78156, Phone 830-379-6477. Email: gcfairoffice@gmail.com parade confirmations will be sent via email approximately the week of the parade.
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After the parade you are cordially invited to join the other festivities, such as Play Day, Barnyard and Rodeo and exhibits - FREE, held on the grounds.