Andrews Annual 2017

Christmas Parade

Sponsored by:

The Andrews Chamber of Commerce

Theme of the Parade: A Christmas Story

Night of the Parade: December 2nd 2017

Time-Begins: 6:30 PM

IOI Arrival: 5:00 PM

Float Judging: 5:30 PM

Entry Information:

  1. There will be No Entry Fee
  2. Categories for judging are: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Chambers Choice
  3. Trophies will be awarded to FLOATS ONLY. Trophies will be handed out at IOI
  4. Entries for judging must be at IOI parking lot promptly at 5:00 PM
  5. Judging will begin at 5:30 PM
  6. The Parade will leave IOI parking lot promptly at 6:30 PM
  7. All Walkers will meet at the First Baptist parking lot at 6:00 PM
  8. NO STOPPING ON PARADE ROUTE. SPEED MUST MAINTAIN AT 5 MPH AND NOT TO EXCEED 10 MPH (this will help with any gaps in the parade)
  9. Santa Clause: Contrary to popular belief, there is only ONE Santa Clause and he will have his own float. NO SANTA IMPOSTERS PLEASE.
  10. Night Parade: ALL UNITS MUST HAVE LIGHTING. KEEP IN MIND THE MORE LIGHTS YOU HAVE ON YOUR FLOAT, THE MORE IT LIGHTS UP THE TOWN.
  11. Minimum Age: You must be at least 12 years of age to walk in the parade

EVERYONE MUST REGISTER TO BE PLACED IN THE PARADE LINE UP: MAIL OR DROP THE REGISTRATION FORM OFF AT THE TOWN HALL OR MAIL IN. DEADLINE WILL BE NOVEMBER 28TH.

Town of Andrews

PO Box 1210

Andrews, NC 28901

For more information please contact Gayle Horton at 828-321-2846 or 828-269-5624

Andrews Annual 2017 Christmas Parade Registration Form

Organization Name: ______

Float Theme: ______

Will your entry be Judged? ______

Name of Contact Person: ______

Phone #: ______

Address: ______

Andrews Annual 2017 Christmas Parade Registration Form

Organization Name: ______

Float Theme: ______

Will your entry be Judged? ______

Name of Contact Person: ______

Phone #: ______

Address: ______

Information for Christmas Parade Participants

THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THE ANDREWS CHRISTMAS 2017 PARADE!

Please follow the directions of parade volunteers who are wearing an Orange Vest.

Any items thrown from your vehicle during the parade Should Be Thrown Away From Your Vehicle. For Safety Please Don’t Throw Candy at People!!!!

Judging will start at 5:30 at the IOI parking lot and Trophies will be awarded at that location.

There will be approximately 100+ moving parts in the parade. Please be patient and be aware of people in the road way. SAFETY IS PRIORITY.

  1. ONLY FLOATS, FIRE TRUCKS AND RESCUE VEHICLES WILL BE AT IOI PARKING LOT
  2. THE FLOATS WILL LEAVE IOI PARKING LOR AT 6:30 TO ARRIVE IN TOWN AT 6:45 (MAKE SURE YOUR LIGHTS ARE ON)
  3. NO WALKERS FROM IOI PARKING LOT!!!!!!
  4. WALKERS WILL BE AT THE ANDREWS FIRST BAPTIST PARKING LOT AT 6:00
  5. ONLY BIODEGRADABLE SNOW FLAKES WILL BE ALLOWED
  6. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEATS OF AGE TO DRIVE IN THE PARADE
  7. VEHICLES MUST HAVE A VALID REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATE
  8. ANYONE WISHING TO ENTER A NON REGISTERED BEHICLE MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE. NO DIRT BIKES, FOUR WHEELERS, GO CARTS OR HORSES WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER, FOR SAFETY PURPOSES.

PARADE DRIVERS RULES!

  • DRIVE SAFELY- CENTERED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD
  • ALWAYS MAINTAIN 2 TO 3 CAR LENGTHS BETWEEN YOUR VEHICLE AND THE REAR BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF YOU
  • DO NOT STOP UNLESS THERES AN EMERGENCY
  • IF THE PARADE STOPS, PLEASE MAINTAIN YOUR DISTANCE
  • ADULT WALKERS-WALK BESIDE THE FLOATS TO THROW CANDY

IT’S A PARADE, NOT A RACE