Parade

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Any individual, organization or business can submit a float, group or decorated vehicle to show your support and your Pride. First, review the guidelines, then enter your submission at the link below.

Rules and Guidelines for Parade Participants: 

• Entry must have a Pride theme. All vehicles must be decorated (Except vintage cars and parade marshal/special guest escorts). 
• All entries are subject to approval by a CR Pride Representative. 
• Throwing candy or other objects from the entry or vehicles is not permitted. Additional walkers may ​hand items out​ at the curb. Individuals handing out items must keep up with their entry. No lagging behind, disrupting other entries. ​
• Entries must be “family friendly” appropriate that may be seen by all ages and respectful to all political and religious views. 
• Alcohol is not allowed to be consumed or displayed during the parade or in the staging area.  
• The staging area opens at 11:00 AM. Someone ​must accompany the entry at all times.  Do not bring your entry to the staging area and leave it.  
• Participants must obey ​CR Pride Parade staff.  Entries​ will receive their parade number from parade staff when entering the staging area. ​ Please tape the number on the front right-hand side of your vehicle window or on your​ banner. All entrants must continue to move forward during the parade.  No stopping or performing on the parade route or in front of judges stand.  ​ 
• Each entry is allowed three motorized vehicles. No RAGBRAI/party buses. 
• Please note that the City of Cedar Rapids enforces a no parking rule along the parade route. This will be strictly enforced. Please spread the word to all members of your group and any attendees you may know​.  
• Failure to comply with the rules can result in disqualification for awards and/or removal from the parade or future parades.