Parade Information
Contact Chuck Sheets at 587-9232 or chuck@kiwanisogeecheefair.org for more information
Theme for the 2011 Fair is 50 Years of Fun!!
A float is described as a “low flat decorated vehicle and/or trailer entered in a parade for transporting an exhibit which
conveys a message or a group”. Floats may be towed by farm type tractors, cars or pick-up trucks. Tractor Trailer Rigs
(combos) will not be allowed in the parade
.Float attendants are permitted but not necessary.
Judges will be appointed by the Parade Committee and certified by the Fair Committee.
Judged Theme Floats (50 Years of Fun) will be awarded prizes as follows:
1st Place $400
2nd Place $250
3rd Place $125
4th Place $75
5th place $50
Winners in the float competition will be notified no later than October 25, 2011.
All drivers must submit insurance & drivers license verification and insurance waiver form by Oct 13, 2011.
General Rules:
Please read Carefully
Entries other than a float, such as a truck or automobile are permitted if applications are filed with the Fair Parade
Chairman, but will not be judged for prizes. Company logos may appear on these vehicles only as sponsors and not for
advertising purposes only.
For health & safety purposes the following must be observed:
Floats must be in parade position no later than 4:00 PM. Other entries must be in position by 4:30 pm, Monday October
17th, 2011.
Groups that have small children must have a vehicle directly behind their group to allow children to ride if they get tired.
You may allow part of the children to ride while others walk. If your group of small children will not be able to walk the full
length of the parade route, contact Charles Sheets for optional departure locations and make sure arrangements are made
for pick up by responsible adults.
All participants must have their line-up number posted to their group in front and back in six (6) inch numbers. Line up
numbers will be furnished when you are given your position in the parade. This will be after the application deadline of
October 12th, 2011.
There will be no transportation provided by the Parade Committee to return to the starting point.
Winners in the float competition will be notified no later than October 25, 2011.
- No more than eight (8) persons on an entry other than a float
including the driver..
- Absolutely no throwing candy or other material from any vehicle in
the parade.
- If a group is performing in the parade and the group stops several
times during the parade to perform, be sure the performance does
not cause a back up of units or leave a large space in the parade
procession. Stops longer than one minute are excessive.
- Horses are allowed in the parade. For further information, please
contact Holli Deal Bragg at 489-9414 or 865-2352
Entry Deadline October 12, 2011 No Entry Fee Please fill out information below and SUBMIT. By submitting the form, you agree to abide by all rules and additional instructions which you will receive. Don't forget to Fax the Insurance Waiver to 912-764-2149 Attention "Greg"
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This year's theme is 50 Years of Fun!!!
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Or mail to:
Kiwanis Parade Committee
c/o Charles Sheets
3018 Hawks Ridge Dr
Statesboro, GA 30461-4220