09/18/21 SAT - Pumpkin Fest Parade - Morton/61550

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09-18-2021

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09/18/21 SAT - Pumpkin Fest Parade - Morton/61550

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EVENT: Morton Pumpkin Festival Parade
WHEN: Saturday, September 18, 2021
TIME: Step off is 10:30
ARRIVAL TIME:with traffic I would plan to be there no later that 9:30.
EVENT DURATION: 2-3 hours
WHERE: The parade route starts at Lincoln school on the corner of Jefferson and Nebraska.
This is a weapon free troop, sabers should be OK again as in the past
We should plan on having at least a couple vehicles near the end of the parade so we can get back to the school. Arriving early will help to make this happen.
COMMENTS:full rules, info, and parade line up https://www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org/p ... al-parade/


UPDATE: We are in lineup spot #63

Parade rules that relate to us
The Parade Chairmen have the authority to remove any unit from the parade that violates these rules.

Parade entries must be decorated to the 2021 Festival theme -- Pumpkins, Tailgates, and Traditions

No weapons or items resembling a weapon. If you are in doubt about whether something is a weapon or resembles a weapon, please do not bring it to the parade. If you bring such items, you will be kindly asked to put the items away during the parade.

All walkers must be 8 years old or older. Younger children can safely ride on floats or be pushed/pulled in strollers or wagons accompanied by an adult. For safety, please make sure walkers stay a safe distance from vehicles and floats at all times.

Entries must keep their unit moving along the parade route and must keep a distance of no more than 30 feet between their unit and the entry in front of them.



No literature may be distributed.



No confetti or streamers may be thrown.



Candy or toys may be distributed as follows:

No candy or toys can be thrown from a float, car, truck, or tractor
Candy or toys may be thrown into the crowd by people walking alongside an entry.
Walkers must be a minimum of 5’ away from an entry when throwing candy or toys.
Entries should not stop along the route for candy/toy throwers to refill their containers.


Marching/Walking units are limited to:

Morton Boy Scout or Girl Scout Club
Marching Band
Flag or Rifle Corp
Military/Veteran’s organization
Politicians, as noted by rules regarding political entries
Mascots and kid-friendly characters

No inflammatory, negative, or profane language or messaging


No scary costumes or haunted house related entries



No flips, back-hand-springs, or acrobatics of any kind



No provocative clothing, displays, or signage



Do not leave any personal items in Lincoln School's bathrooms at the beginning of the Parade route. The schools will be locked up as soon as the parade finishes stepping off.



Parade officials reserve the right to restrict, limit, or reject (at any time including during the parade) any entry that in the sole determination of parade officials is inflammatory, controversial, and/or upsetting, or does not abide by the rules and regulations.



Parade officials will welcome and visit with parade entries and their Parade Unit On-Site Contacts during the staging of the parade in order to promote compliance with these rules and regulations. We please ask for your cooperation in making the parade enjoyable for all concerned.

Please read the rules carefully.



All entrants (except bands) should arrive no later than 9:30 am. Access the staging area from the south. Take South 4th Avenue to East Idlewood Street. Turn east on East Idlewood Street. Proceed to South Nebraska Avenue. A parade staff member (in an orange safety vest) will direct you from there. Bands will still report to Lincoln School.



Commercial and non-commercial floats wishing to be judged should report to their line-up positions no later than 8:45 am.



Parade Route:

• The parade route is about 1½ miles long beginning at Lincoln School and heading west on Jefferson Street

• The parade will turn right onto Third Avenue.

• From Third, the parade will turn left onto Madison Street.

• From Madison, the parade will turn left onto First Avenue.

• From First, the parade will turn right onto Jefferson and continue to the Morton Post Office.

• The parade ends on Jefferson at the Morton Post Office.



The parade announcer Mix 106.9 will be located at the intersection of North 1st and Jefferson Streets. After passing the stand, you will continue west on Jefferson, until reaching the end of the parade route at Maple Street right before the Post Office. At Maple Street, all motorized parade traffic will continue straight on Jefferson Street. All non-motorized parade traffic will turn left on Maple and disperse from there. Groups are encouraged to have an off-site pick-up spot.



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Re: 09/18/21 SAT - Pumpkin Fest Parade - Morton/61550

Post by G-force1 »

I should able to do this event. I will need a hand suiting up though.

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