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RULES FOR PARADE PARTICIPANTS

Thank you for your interest in Frisco’s 2011 Community Parade.  The following information is provided for your convenience.  Please READ CAREFULLY.   

Parade Rules to Ensure Your Safety:

• Participants in the parade shall not be consuming or giving the impression of consuming alcoholic beverages, and shall refrain from smoking during their participation in the parade.
• Participants must make sure that children be securely seated and supervised on the floats.
• There will be no premature exiting of the Parade route.
• ABSOLUTELY NO items – candy, trinkets or otherwise – are to be thrown from parade entry/vehicles/floats.  This is a safety measure that has been in place for years. 
• By registering your parade participation, you agreed to these conditions.

 “Where are we in the parade?”  

• You received your ‘entry’ number attachment with this e-mail from Buddy Minett. Please ‘print’ and bring with you when you arrive at Pizza Hut Park’s Blue Lot.  This year, you are one of 108 entries

 “How do I get to staging area? Where can I drop off a parade participant?”

EVERYONE MUST use the same route to the staging area – whether you’re towing a float, driving a vehicle, or dropping off your child/student.  Use the attached map to access World Cup Way.  From there, follow directions/signs guiding you past the north ticket gate of Pizza Hut Park and east to the Blue Lots.  Once there, stay to the left to park in the north Blue Lot or to get your entry in line in the south Blue Lot.  Stay to the right if you’re dropping someone off.  Again, if you’re dropping someone off…you will follow this same route, complete your ‘drop off’ and then be directed out to Main Street.  No short cuts, no turning around.  EVERYONE will be forced to exit the staging area in the same fashion, i.e. you will travel along the drive on the east side of the stadium, and forced to turn west (right) on Main Street – no exceptions!  Please don’t get frustrated or angry at staff and volunteers directing you.  They are just doing their jobs to ensure everyone’s safety.   Essentially – there’s only one way in and one way out (unless your vehicle is in the parade) So plan ahead and get there early! 

“Where do I park?” “Where does the parade start?” (See related answer above)

• Staging for the parade begins at 9 a.m. in the “Blue Lot” at Pizza Hut Park.  This lot is located at the intersection of Frisco Street and Main Street.  Please see the attached map for directions on how to get to the ‘Blue Lot’ in the event you arrive after 9 a.m.   Main Street will close at 9 a.m. Frisco Street at Technology will also close at
  9 a.m. Please have a ‘plan’ for arrival to avoid any stress.

“What time do we lineup?”

• Staging begins at 9 a.m.  You may think this is early, but there are more than 100 entries and its challenging to get that many folks ‘in line’ – particularly since many entries have dozens of participants.  We strongly urge you to get here sooner than later.  The parade cannot be ‘held up’ for late arrivals. 

 “We can’t get there at 9 a.m. because we have other conflicts?  What do we do?”

• The parade starts at 11 a.m., sharp.  If you don’t arrive early, you may be challenged to get your proper place in line. BUT, if you’re running late, again, please refer to the map so you can plan around road closures.  We want everyone to get here safely – and have fun!

 “What time does judging start for floats, only?”

• Judging of school floats begins promptly at 9:45 a.m. Winners will be notified at 10:45 a.m. so the information will be shared with the crowd as you make your way down Main Street.  If your school float is not in place on time, you will not be considered.  There’s a lot ‘riding’ on this float competition…scholarship monies in your/your company name, trophies and braggin’ rights.  You don’t want to miss out!

 “Can we throw candy?  Can we throw anything?”

• NO! And, NO exceptions, please.  This rule is in place for safety reasons – and has been in place the previous four years! We don’t want any children darting out in the street to catch candy and in the process, get hurt. And, we know you don’t want that, either.  Remember, this rule has been in place for years and was on the website under ‘rules’ when you signed up.  By registering, you agreed to these conditions.

 “We already bought candy.  Now what do I do?  Can we pass out anything?”

• You can have people walk along side your entry – and/or along the parade route (from street side) and pass out candy, trinkets, or flyers.   

 “Are there bathrooms?”  

Porta Potties will be available for participants use at Pizza Hut Park.  Porta Potties will be available for parade observers at 4^th and Main Street. School of Rock has also agreed to allow folks to use their restrooms.  A handicap ‘potty’ will be available at each site.  That’s it!  That’s all we’ve got.  If you’re concerned, go before you come and go easy on the drinks. 

 “Where do my friends park as they watch the parade?” 

• There are city owned parking lots behind School of Rock-Frisco Chamber of Commerce – but remember, these parking spaces are first come, first served.  If your friends and family park throughout downtown neighborhoods, please remind them to be courteous and careful not to block driveways or mailboxes.    

 “Where does the parade end?”

• Once you turn north (left) on North County, consider yourself finished! Please do not continue to march, perform, etc. along North County.  For safety reasons, the parade route must end at the intersection of North County and Main Street.  North County is your return route.  You MUST follow the return route as directed by Frisco Police officers, who will direct you up to North County, left on All Stars Avenue, and south on Frisco Street where you will be allowed through the barricades to return to the staging area at Pizza Hut Park.          

 Miscellaneous Parade Related Items: 

There will be a Pancake Breakfast at the Senior Center, 6670 Moore Street, before the parade from 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for children 13 and younger.  For more information, call 972-292-6550.   

Again, on behalf of the 2011 Frisco Community Parade Committee, we applaud your participation and community spirit! We’ll see you Saturday!  

Sincerely,

Dana Baird
Director of Communications and Media Relations
City of Frisco
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
6101 Frisco Square Blvd.
Frisco, TX  75034
972-292-5080
972-897-1766 – cell
dbaird@friscotexas.gov
www.friscotexas.gov