✓ Only the first thirty auto entries received will be allowed in the parade. 

 

✓ If you stop to perform, please keep the stops no longer than 30 seconds. These stops create gaps in the parade. Gaps create safety issues when spectators think the parade is over and move into the path of the oncoming parade. Parade marshals will be stationed along the parade route to keep the parade moving and address this problem. 

 

✓ Candy or other items may ONLY be passed out or tossed gently underhand to children and other spectators at the curb. Nothing may be thrown or sprayed from any vehicle, float or other parade entry. 

 

2023 City of Manzanita Fourth of July Parade Theme: “Return to Glory” Every entry will receive a participant ribbon. Ribbons also will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rdplace for each category, except for equestrian and band/music groups who will receive special participation ribbons. If you are competing, you must be checked in and in place no later than 12:00 pm when judging begins. Entrants must observe the following established parade rules, regulations and entry criteria:

 

1. No throwing of any materials allowed: For safety and insurance reasons, nothing may be thrown or sprayed from any vehicle, float or other parade entry. For example, no pyrotechnics, water gun shooting, throwing of food, candy, toys, paper, or discharge of firearms (including blanks) will be allowed. Nothing may be tossed or thrown which might require or tempt spectators to move into the street to retrieve. Candy or other items may be passed out or tossed gently underhand to children and other spectators at the curb. An entry or person ignoring this rule is subject to removal from the parade and/or future parades. 

 

2. Parade Marshalls: Volunteers from the Emergency Volunteer Corps (EVC) wearing yellow vests will be acting as parade marshals. Please follow their directions to ensure a safe and fun parade.

3. Stops to perform: Gaps are created by parade participants during the parade. Gaps create safety issues when spectators think the parade is over and move into the path of the oncoming parade. Please pay attention to the Parade Marshals who are trying to alleviate this problem. If you stop to perform during the parade, please keep these stops no longer than 30 seconds. If you are asked to move along, remember it is for safety’s sake! (Youth vs. Adult categories determined by age of most participants in entry) 

 

4. Size limits: Maximum height of entries is 13’6”. Maximum width is 8’6”. Maximum length is 35’ 

 

5. Awards: Except for Band and Equestrian entries, ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category based on originality and effort put into the entry. The decision of the judges is final. Equestrian and Band entries will receive special ribbons recognizing their participation. 

 

6. Sales during parade: No sales or solicitations will be permitted along the parade route AFTER THE PARADE BEGINS. 

 

7. Decorations required: All entries including autos must be decorated in a patriotic theme and/or in the theme of the parade. The theme is “Return to Glory”“. 

 

8. Auto entries limited: Only the first thirty auto entries will be allowed in the parade. Exceptions to this rule may be made for vehicles made before 1960. 

 

9. Cleanup: Please help by picking up any debris during and after the parade. Equestrian units are expected to clean up anything their horses leave on the street. 

 

10. Car entry disband area: All cars will disband at 3rd St. and Manzanita Ave. You will be directed up 3rd Street and can follow the signs to Highway 101. 

 

11. Commercial flyers: Distribution of materials of a purely commercial or political nature is discouraged. This is a patriotic celebration, and participants are asked to use good judgment and taste consistent with the purpose of the parade.

 

12. All cars and floats will need to provide proof of auto insurance