* Please share all of these rules with your group!
Candy, balloons or other giveaways may only be handed out by walkers along side of the float. This is to guard against children inadvertently running into the path of the parade traffic. Such precautions should prevent a serious accident. This will be enforced by the Eureka Police Department, Parade Committee and Parade Marshals. Offenders will be disqualified from judging.
Parade entries must remain in the parade from start to finish. Also, as a courtesy, entries finishing the parade should not walk back through the parade route. All entries must continue to Geggie Elementary School to disband.
Entries will be limited to one vehicle (car or truck).
The parade will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m., rain or shine. Units should be in their places by 9:00 a.m. It is of particularly important that any large vehicles or floats are lined up by that time. Individuals riding or walking in the parade should arrive at their entry by 9:30 a.m. Please note: Parade entries will be staged on Virginia Avenue or in the Sacred Heart Church parking lot.
The parade will begin on Central Avenue at 3rd Street. You will receive a letter explaining your staging area.
Vehicles not in the parade will only be allowed in designated drop-off zones. Only vehicles that will be in the parade are allowed in the staging area. Vehicles not in the parade will not be allowed in the parade staging area.
Vehicles dropping off children, bikes and float riders will only be allowed in designated parking areas. If young children need to be escorted to their floats, be prepared to do so on foot.
There are approximately 80 units in the parade, totaling about 2,000 individuals. Please have respect and patience with the Parade Marshals, who have graciously volunteered their time. They are working to get everyone in line and ensure participant safety. All parade rules must be followed or units will be denied access by the marshals or police.
All drivers of motorized vehicles in the parade must be licensed. The Eureka Days Committee and the City of Eureka will not be held responsible for accidents or injuries to any person or vehicle during the parade. Children will not be allowed to sit on the lap of the driver of the vehicle for safety reasons.
No alcoholic beverages will be allowed on parade entries.
All parade entry numbers are to be displayed on the right side of your entry. Numbers will have magnets on the back to attach to your vehicle and will be distributed the morning of the parade. Parade judges will be located on the right side of Bald Hill Road on the Bandstand (in Legion Park).
Parade lineup will be based on the order that each parade entry arrives in the staging area.
Entries wishing to perform in front of the judges may do so, however, your presentation may not exceed three (3) minutes. We ask all performing groups to perform throughout the parade. This will allow all spectators to enjoy your talents. Performances in route must be in a forward motion or marching routine. Be sure to stop and perform for the judges. Please make sure to turn toward the judges so that they may see the performance better.
Parade awards will be announced at the bandstand following the conclusion of the parade. Trophies may be picked up there after the parade.
No animals will be allowed in the parade or on fairgrounds.
Floats cannot exceed thirteen (13) feet in height.
