Classic cars & College Cheerleaders Parade Entry Form

Alexandria Mardi Gras Association – RULES FOR FLOAT RIDERS

            A.         Any Parade Participants and/or Krewe who violates any rule(s) are subject to sanctions including being banned from participating in future Mardi Gras parades and activities;

            B.         Each driver must submit a Driver Information Form and attend the Mandatory Driver’s meeting at 1000 Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, Louisiana. Time to be scheduled later.

            C.         All should refrain from imbibing alcohol;

            D.         Drivers absolutely may not throw from the vehicle;

            E.         Electioneering is absolutely prohibited;

            F.         Crossing barricades without police permission is prohibited.

CHRISTMAS, CLASSIC CARS & COLLEGE CHEERLEADERS, AND CHILDRENS’ PARADES:

            A.         Commercially wrapped candy and/or other “food stuffs”, like Twinkies, miniature bread loaves, etc. are allowed as throws in these parades only;

            B.         Throws are prohibited that are vulgar, obscene, pornographic and/or dangerous. “Dangerous” is defined as:

                        1.         Any object which is overly heavy, to the extent that a spectator could likely be injured, simply by attempting to “catch” said throw; and

                        2.         Any object that could be considered a knife, sword or similar type implement and any object that has sharp edges, to the extent that a spectator could likely be injured, simply by attempting to “catch” said throw.

            C.         Riders may not solicit vulgar, obscene and/or pornographic acts in exchange for throws;

            D.         Throws are, further, prohibited from containing any political or commercial advertising, except for a throw, which is “sponsored by” a commercial entity.  Example: a Krewe cup, which includes a small embossing indicating that the cup is sponsored by a member’s company/organization, is NOT prohibited. A cup that is only an advertisement for a member’s company or a political candidate is prohibited.

            E. CHRISTMAS PARADE ONLY: You are allowed to throw candy from your entry; you will not be allowed to have a Santa Claus on your entry; and each entry must be decorated with a Christmas theme.

FLOAT DEVIATION POLICY

No Krewe (or entry) shall deviate from the official route without first obtaining written approval to do so from the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will not consider any such request without proof that the requesting Krewe (or entry) has made specific arrangements with and received the approval of the Alexandria Police Department regarding the appropriate security for the float, the float riders, and the public once the float has left the official route and until all float riders have been discharged from the float.

VEHICLE POLICY

All vehicles, regardless of make, model and/or type, shall possess a valid, current safety inspection sticker, issued by the appropriate state authority; and meet all appropriate safety standards as determined by the Float Chairman, as instructed, from time to time, by either the Executive Committee or the Board of Directors.

The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association and all other parties to the parade will not be responsible for lost items and accidents in the staging area, the disband area, or along the parade route. By participating in the parade, you agree to these conditions. Please use all caution while moving about in these areas. Should you encounter any problems, please let us know so that we can correct them. We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you next year!