Nevada Day Rules and Policies
Parade Entries
The Parade Rules are set forth by the Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors and apply to all Parade Entries.
Nevada Day Inc. has authority to subject any Parade Entrant who refuses to abide by any of the rules, to further fees, removal from the parade, and/or suspension from participating in any future Nevada Day Parades or Events.
PARADE SAFETY – Our #1 priority.
Aggressive or inappropriate behavior is cause for immediate removal, disqualification from parade activities and from participation in the next year’s events.
NO Throwing Items from a vehicle or float. This Includes throwing candy. Flying Items can injure spectators or bounce back into the road causing children to rush into the street while the parade is moving.
Any entry not respecting this rule will be FINED $250. The fine must be paid prior to applying for next year’s parade or the entry is automatically disqualified. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please distribute candy or giveaways hand-to-hand by walking near the spectators.
No one may step on or off a float or any motorized entry while the entry is on the parade route. Children shall not be placed on or removed from any float or vehicle while it is moving.
There should be no more than 20 to 30 feet between each entry. No Large Gaps, PLEASE!
Parade Marshals have the authority to enforce safety rules and keep spacing between units consistent. Forward motion must be maintained by all entries during the parade. Entries experiencing difficulties must notify a Parade Marshal immediately and move to the side of the street so others may pass.
ALL PARADE ENTRIES
Applications
Each parade entry must have its own completed entry application form. No Piggy-backing with other entries. Incomplete and/or illegible applications will be returned and will not be considered entered. Each accepted entrant will be notified by email. In the event your entry is not accepted, your application and entry fee will be returned. Nevada Day Inc. reserves the right to deny any entry application it deems inappropriate.
Line up Parade Morning
Participants will be provided with staging directions via email once the parade line-up has been set. Parade Entry numbers will be handed out that morning by the Parade Marshals. (You can’t miss them. Look for the orange vest labeled “Parade Marshal”)
Parade entries must line up In the spot they are assigned. Entrants may not change their line-up location or entry order without prior approval from Nevada Day, Inc.
The parade will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Entrants are expected to be in formation by 9:00 a.m., and may be excluded from the parade if the entrant is late.
Each entry must have a responsible person, able to move the entry if need be, who remains with their float/group/entry at all times.
**RULE – No Campaigning
The biggest complaint we receive regarding the parade is “too many political entries.” Over the years political entries have been responsible for heightened spectator tensions, extending the parade time and a multitude of trash we are forced to clean up the next day. For these and other reasons, the Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors has voted this a “No Campaigning” year.
Elected Officials holding current office in Nevada may apply to be in the parade as a political entry to represent the office they hold. They may NOT campaign for future elections on the parade route.
Candidates running in upcoming elections are encouraged to contact their political party for participation in the parade on their party float, or walking behind their party float. There will be no passing out campaign materials or displaying campaign signs. This includes signs promoting ballot measures or voting on questions.
Each year the rules are reviewed and it may change in the future.
Firearms / Music
Firearms may be carried or worn as part of a costume, but discharging of firearms must be pre-approved by Nevada Day, Inc. Live ammunition is prohibited.
Public Address Systems (PA) are for musical purposes only and must not interfere with other entrants. Excessive amplified music or sound is not allowed. Music levels must not disturb normal conversation (a minimum of 25 feet from the entry), or that entry will be escorted off the parade route. Parade marshals have the authority to direct any entry to lower its music level.
ALL FLOATS & VEHICLES
All operators must have a valid driver’s license. All vehicles In the parade must have insurance as required by the State of Nevada.
By operating the vehicle in the Nevada Day Parade, the owner/operator warrants that the vehicle is in sound mechanical condition with no known defects or safety concerns.
Any entrant who operates vehicles or equipment in a dangerous manner to spectators or other participants will be removed from the parade.
Vehicles/Floats/Trailers shall be capable of maintaining a minimum speed of five (5) miles per hour and make ninety (90) degree turns at street intersections.
Large Commercial Vehicles are limited to three (3) per entry.
All floats/entries must be at least seventy-five (75) percent decorated and/or depict the theme of the parade, Advertising is discouraged but fleet logos are allowed on the vehicle used to power the float.
All floats and trailers must have adult walkers beside each tire. Each pulled float/ trailer must have a spotter in the cab, other than the driver, paying attention to other entries and communicating with the driver when there is a problem. If no cab is present, the spotter walks beside the float.
Children under the age of 10 walking or riding on floats in the parade must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The ratio of adults to children is one (1) adult for each ten (10) children under the age of 16 to adequately provide for their safety.
Floats and trailers shall not exceed seventeen (17) feet in height (due to electrical wires) and sixteen (16) feet in width. Overall length of entry cannot exceed seventy (70) feet.
TOWING SAFETY
Adequate primary and secondary connection devices shall be made between the towing vehicle and float/trailer. All connections shall comply with all applicable laws and standards. Primary and secondary connections shall be appropriate for the normal anticipated loads.
Generators – Where used, generators shall be securely mounted on the vehicle with no less than twelve (12) inches of clearance separating it from any combustible material.
Fire Extinguishers: At least one all-class extinguisher shall be carried in the support or towing vehicle. All fire extinguishers shall be sealed, tagged, and dated within the previous twelve (12) month period. All decoration materials shall be fire retardant.
VEHICLES (car clubs)
Six (6) vehicles maximum per entry. Must ride double- file, NOT single file.
No passengers or riders on farm machinery, other than the operator, are allowed in the parade.
“For Sale” signs are not allowed.
ANIMAL & EQUESTRIAN
Animals in the parade must be listed on the entry application. All animals must have updated vaccinations, be in good health and behave in a manner to successfully cope with crowds, loud noises and other animals. All participants with animals, must immediately clean up any animal waste in the staging area, along the parade route, or anywhere the animal eliminates. Maximum 30 horses per entry – POOPER SCOOPERS ARE MANDATORY! You MUST clean it up or risk being fined or excluded from future parades. Equestrian units must not exit to the right of Carson Street. Do not park horse trailers on Curry Street.
WALKERS
Walking Groups may have up to seventy-five (75) people per entry, unless a Marching Band or have prior approval by the Parade Committee.
Walkers are required to stay together as a group, and walk side by side as much as possible. Walking units are expected to display, chant, dance, cheer or perform to ensure spectators know who/what the organization is/does. For example, cheerleaders cheer as they walk, or the basketball team dribbles basketballs down the street.
Military, Veteran, First Responder
We appreciate you and all you do, and have done, for our state and nation. Thank you for your service and for being in the parade! We will be fining and/or excluding from future parades, those entries that throw items from their vehicles or floats Thank you!
Refund Policy
If your entry is unable to participate in the parade, there is no cancellation fee, however, we do not give refunds after September 15, 2024.
To request a refund prior to that date, email nevadaday@nevadaday.com .
Nevada Day, Inc. will respond to the request within 5 business days.
Vendor Rules
BRING A 10X10 CANOPY TO PROVIDE SHADE AND YOU MUST HAVE PROPER WEIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE WEIGHTS YOU WILL NOT BE PROMITED TO SET UP AS THIS IS A REQUIERMENT BY CARSON CITY. YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CHECK IN PAST 8AM. All vehicles must exit the venue no later than 8am.
Health Permit: If you are a vendor who is serving food you must contact the health department and obtain all required licensing. You will be asked for proof of this licensing before set up.
Security: Nevada Day is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged property. We strongly recommend you do not leave any items unattended.
Pets: There are no exhibitor pets allowed in the show. Please leave your pets at home, as it is not fair to the animals to be stuck in a hot car or tied up for the day. You will be asked to leave if your pets are brought into the show. This includes during booth set up and breakdown times as well as during show hours.
Parking: Parking is first come first serve and is not guaranteed. The parking lot will not be patrolled by security so parking is at your own risk.
Refunds: At This Time Nevada Day is Not issuing refunds. This is a rain or shine event being put on by Nevada day