Safety
Safety is our priority and it should be yours, too. All entrants will always conduct themselves and operate their vehicles and floats in a safe manner. We reserve the right to disallow, at our sole determination, any float or entry for safety reasons.
Authorized entry
Applicants are not accepted into the parade until written confirmation is received from the parade official(s). No unauthorized entry will be allowed on the parade route.
Parade Line Up & Order
Placement and order of parade entries are at the sole discretion of the Midvale Harvest Days Committee Parade Chair.
Follow all instructions
Failure to follow instructions and directions from the Unified Police Department and Parade Staff will subject your party to removal/dismissal.
Insurance & Driver’s License
Each contingent vehicle that enters the parade line up area and/or participates in the parade must have liability insurance and the driver must have a valid driver’s license.
No Third-Party Sponsorships
Each entry affirms that only the organization/group named in the parade Application will be the organization/group participating on the day of the parade. Each entry affirms that it is not sponsored by or will not display any sponsors’ or advertisers' logos, advertisements, trademarks, products, or promotional materials without the prior written approval of Midvale City.
Personal Safety
Please make ALL entry participants aware of the possibility of heat exhaustion and/or stroke hazards associated with marching and participating in the parade (approximately 1.4 miles).Floats/vehicles shall be brought to a complete stop before participants climb on or off the vehicle. All minors riding bicycles, using skateboards, scooters, or roller blades must wear appropriate safety equipment.
Candy
Throwing candy from the floats is a fun tradition but also a safety concern. Candy must be individually wrapped. We encourage the handing out of candy when possible. If participants are throwing from a vehicle, please ensure they are throwing the candy far enough away from the vehicle that children aren’t at risk by having to come too close to the vehicle to pick up the candy.
Animal Units
All parade entries with animals are responsible for cleaning up after their animals in the assembly area and along the parade route. All animals, except equestrians, must be on a leash. Animals must be treated humanely consistent with protocols established by the American Humane Society. Only animals with the temperament to be around spectators or other animals are allowed in the parade.
Solicitation of Money/Donations along the Parade Route
Parade participants are prohibited from solicitation of any money/donations along the parade route.
City Ordinances & Laws
The Unified Police Department, who will be present and managing security, traffic, and crowd control along the parade route, is responsible for enforcing all applicable state laws and local ordinances during all Harvest Days Parade events. Such statutes may include, but are not limited to public decency, alcohol, controlled substances, public safety, and standard vehicle insurance requirements. No alcoholic beverages and/or consumption is permitted along the parade route by parade entries, participants, or spectators.
Forward Motion
All entries are required to maintain a continuous forward motion during the parade. No stopping unless directed by the Unified Police Department or Parade staff. All performances or maneuvers must be “on the move.” NO GAPS between parade units of more than 30 feet.
Vehicle Breakdown
Any vehicle entry that becomes disabled or delays the parade shall be immediately removed from the parade route by the responsible entrant. Any fees associated with towing/repair shall be the responsibility of the entrant.
Removal of Participants
The Midvale Harvest Days Parade Committee reserves the right to remove any entry and/or person(s) from the pre-parade staging area or parade that is a hindrance to the progress of the parade, places other participants in danger, or violates any regulation of this application or the Obscenity Statutes of the State of Utah.
All minors riding bicycles, using skateboards, scooters, or roller blades must wear appropriate safety equipment.
All entries must be capable of maneuvering around sharp turns and must clear all overhead obstacles. Maximum entry size requirements are as follows: Height=14 feet, Width=15 feet, Length=65 feet. (This includes the length of the truck/trailer combined.)
