June 16, 2012
Check in time: 12 noon to 2:30PM
Moving of Trucks/Trailers to dispersal: 2:45PM*
Float Line Up: 3:00PM
Float Inspections Starts: 3:30PM
Float Judging: 4:00 PM

RULES & REGULATIONS

Float Storage: If you are arriving on Friday and need a secure location at the Marysville School bus barn at 4220 80th St NE, Marysville, WA 98270 to store your Truck & Float Trailer, PLEASE CONTACT CAROL KAPUA OR DEBBIE LIBBING. After the parade your floats may be left at the City of Marysville Public Works Yard, 80 Columbia Ave, Marysville, WA 98270 (1st Street and Columbia) and must be removed by noon on Sunday!

Float assembly/unloading: The School District Bus Barn is open beginning at 8:00AM Saturday Morning.

Check-in: Floats check in at School District Bus Barn on Saturday between 12 and 2:30PM. Floats will be allowed to assemble in the designated areas only. Your parade number will be in the packet you receive upon check-in.

Dispersal/reloading: Dispersal will take place at the Public Works Yard. Trucks and trailers will be led to dispersal at 2:45PM Saturday. If you are in need of an escort upon arrival, contact the Maryfest check-in personnel and they will assist you.

Float Inspection: A sample of the Float Inspection List is available for review on our website. The Safety Official, Fire Official and you will sign this form at the completion of the inspection. This form is required to participate in the parade.

Float Restrictions/requirements: Floats should not exceed 13 ½ feet in height or 14 feet in width. The length of the float should be governed by the proportion for the design and should be so constructed that it will be able to make the 90 degree turns at street intersections. Maximum length will be 60 feet per unit and clearance to the ground from the float frame will be a minimum of 8 inches.

No person is permitted to ride on a float in the Grand Parade other than those selected or designated by the sponsor to appear thereon. All participants on floats must wear a safety belt, be enclosed in a harness or have handholds while the float is moving. Floats that do not have safety belts, harnesses or handholds will not be allowed in the parade. Safety belts and harnesses must be worn on the outside of all floats, including flat bed trucks and decorated trailers of any kind, will be required to have a five lb Type AB fire extinguisher, tagged and currently valid, within reach of the driver. A second 5 lb Type AB fire extinguisher shall be carried on the right rear corner of the float. Decorated flatbed trucks and/ or trailers are not required to carry the second extinguisher. Floats and decorated units not equipped with the required fire extinguishers will not be allowed to participate! Parade Officials are instructed to strictly enforce this rule.

Float drivers or designate must remain with the float from line up until the parade starts. Floats should be ready for their safety inspection by 3:30 PM and will be judged following their safety inspection beginning at 4:00 PM. Floats not in place at the time specified or not passing their safety inspection will not be judged. Personnel will be notified when judging is beginning and completed.

Awards: Float Awards will be handed out at the start of the Grand Parade at the corner of 76th & State Avenue. Banners will be placed in front of the winning floats prior to the start of the parade. The Lighting Award will be announced after the conclusion of the parade as judging for this award is conducted on the parade route. The Lighting Award will be announced Sunday Morning, check our web-site for updated information, http://www.maryfest.org

There will be a hospitality booth (food & drink) located at dispersal in The Public Works yard on Saturday starting at approx. 7:30 PM and continuing until the end of the parade.

If you have any questions concerning the above information, please contact Carol Kapua or Debbie Libbing at the Festival Office.