Carnival Parade

No one is going to rain on this Parade – the Carnival extravaganza will happen come rain or come shine (unless local officials deem the circumstances so dangerous that the parade must be dispersed).

All participants in the Carnival parade are eligible for prizes. Categories include:

• Best Overall Entry
• Best Thematic Entry in Each Category
  • Large Float
  • Small Float
  • Self Propelled
  • Walking Entry

All Floats (Large and Small) and Self-Propelled or Walking Groups with 10 or more people must have four (4) parade wranglers to stand beside each wheel/corner of your group and ensure that no onlookers gets in front of the parade. Wranglers will receive a t-shirt to identify themselves and will be responsible for directing foot traffic away from moving vehicles involved in the parade.

• The PBG requires cell phone access to all of your Parade Wranglers throughout the full duration of the parade.
• The PBG will communicate with you during the parade via text if necessary.

Parade Wranglers are responsible for:

• Safely accompanying floats along the parade route and keeping the wheels clear of parade onlookers and other participating groups
• Communicating with Parade Officials and Police regarding pacing and safety issues and alerts
• Parade Wranglers are NOT considered part of your entry but must be visible in order to have your float enter the parade.
• Parade Wranglers are NOT allowed to carry banners or hand out materials.

Individual Parade Wranglers will be emailed information outlining appropriate attire and rules for participating. The instructions must be read and signed off on by each Parade Wrangler.

**If you show up without your wranglers on the day of the parade, you will not be allowed to participate.**

NO ALCOHOL is allowed on any float, per Massachusetts state laws. Police and Guild Representatives will inspect all floats at the staging area prior to the start of the parade. Any alcohol that is found on a float or given to a float while the parade is en route will result in the float being removed from the parade via the nearest side street.

Plastic and foam tossables are not allowed in the parade. This includes Mardi Gras beads, koozies, and candy wrapped in plastic. Candy tossed or handed out from floats and Parade contingents must be individually wrapped in paper or wax-paper packaging only (e.g., Dum Dums, Tootsie Rolls, boxed minis of Dots, Nerds, Junior Mints, etc.). Plastic wrappers are prohibited.

Anything that could cause injury is prohibited, and small items should be tossed safely in an “underhand” manner.

Metallic or plastic confetti and glitter cannons are strictly forbidden; only biodegradable confetti approved in advance is allowed.

Thank you for helping us keep the parade safe and eco-friendly!