It’s not just a parade,
It’s a community celebration!

2015 Application Instructions
Parade Date: Saturday, March 14, 2015

Complete the application in its entirety. Ensure all appropriate information is included. THERE IS A TWO (2) VEHICLE LIMIT PER ENTRY WITH THE EXCPETION OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
Please enclose check or money order for appropriate amount. If application fee is not submitted, application will be returned. Please make checks payable to: St. Patrick ’s D ay Para de.
Please mail completed application and check if applicable to:	Judy Weeks, Parade Director
P.O. Box 18, Newport, New York 13416
Deadline for application: Applications must be received by Friday, February 28, 2015
You will be notified of your position in the parade approximately one week prior to the parade. Please do not contact for your position before March 9th, 2015.

2015 Parade Rules and Regulations
Parade marshals will be posted along the parade route to ensure the safety of parade participants and spectators and to keep spacing between units consistent.
The applicant shall be responsible for the conduct of all of its participants and agrees to notify ALL participants of these rules and regulations.
Candy, beads and other items being passed out must be handed to the crowd at the curb. If you do not have walkers with your unit, please refrain from passing out candy. NO THROWING OF CANDY IS PERMITTED.	Please distribute candy HAND-TO-HAND by walking along the parade route next to the spectators since it is very dangerous for spectators to run into the street for candy and other handouts.
Drivers and all vehicles participating in the parade must have insurance as required by the State of New York. Drivers must also possess a valid driver’s license.
The owner warrants that the vehicle is in sound mechanical condition with no known defects or safety concerns.
Parade entries must line up in the space they have been assigned.
Please note any special line up requests, i.e. children or elderly on the application.
No units can change their marching position without prior approval.
During the parade, your unit MUST maintain 25 -50 feet from the preceding unit.
No one may step on or off a float or any motorized unit until it is at a COMPLETE stop.
No alcohol or glassware is allowed in the parade. Bottled water and cans of soda are permitted.
Animals in the parade must be listed on the entry application. All animals must have updated vaccinations and be in good medical health and be able to cope with crowds and other animals. Please attach proof of rabies vaccination to the application for each animal. The GAIF, Inc. is NOT responsible for cleaning up after the animal. Participants must provide immediate clean up after the animal(s). Violators of this rule will be removed from the parade.
The parade begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. ALL units MUST be in position by 9:00 a.m.