FLOATS: ALL COMPONENTS (including car, truck or tractor) MUST BE COMPLETELY DECORATED. Height limit is 13 1/2 feet, maximum length 55 feet, maximum width 14 feet. Floats must be of proper construction to allow no chance of breakdown during parade, have good brakes and provide 180-degree driver visibility. Someone capable of driving must attend a float at all times. You must carry a fire extinguisher (dry chemical, at least 5 lbs.) The exhaust pipe must be protected where it passes near any decorations or people. Where portable generators are used, they must be securely mounted on the float vehicle or other substantial base. Fireproof insulation must separate generator from decorative material. The Fire Department will conduct inspections on the morning of the parade.

COMMERCIAL ENTRIES: All commercial entries will have a $20.00 entry fee and must accompany your entry form. Please make cheque payable to:

BURNABY EDMONDS LIONS CLUB SANTA CLAUS PARADE (B.E.L.C.S.C.)

MOTORIZED DRILL TEAMS: Motorized drill teams must travel the parade route as an overall unit, which makes FORWARD PROGRESS AT ALL TIMES. Teams are not allowed to delegate a rear guard to stop and hold up the parade while the team performs its formations. Teams are also asked to use their skill to perform in a minimum of space and not expand the amount of space used as the parade progresses. Teams must be in position no later than 12:00 NOON.

DIGNITARIES: To assist us in assuring everyone is appropriately identified, dignitaries must be in place at least a half hour before the parade begins (12:30 P.M.)

BANDS AND MARCHING UNITS: Bands and Marching Units must be unloaded and ready in assembly position by 12:00 P.M. The B.E.L.S.C.P. Committee does not accept responsibility for traveling, food nor buses or personal items. No Band or Marching Unit will be accepted for the parade unless all members are attired in uniforms considered by the Parade Committee to be appropriate. DIRECTORS and OTHER PERSONS marching with the Band or Drill Unit must be distinctively attired. All Marching Units must maintain a FORWARD MOTION! Routines, which delay the progress of the parade or create gaps greater than 100 feet are not permitted. Along the parade route they will be judged for uniforms, presentation, musical ability, marching and formations.