PLEASE READ THESE RULES & REGULATIONS. VIOLATIONS OF THEM WILL MAKE YOUR ENTRY INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE AND WILL SUSPEND YOU FROM ENTERING THE FOLLOWING YEAR. HARKER HEIGHTS MEMORIAL PARADE SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017 at 9:00 AM THEME: HONORING THE FALLEN RULES & REGULATIONS 1. All entries must be decorated to include: cars, trucks, horses, dogs, performing groups, floats, etc. Any music coming from an entry should be patriotic theme music. Participating organizations agree to the conditions and safety requirements for decorating the entries as stated below and to put forth every effort to create entries that will enhance the overall appearance of the parade. Obscene, vulgar, violent displays, conduct, or words are not allowed--this is a family event. 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Fireproof or fire-resistant paper and materials must be used whenever possible. Do not use sand because of possible wind. All floats, vehicles, and mechanical entries must follow the attached float safety requirements and checklist. It should be remembered that when designing a float, stability is necessary due to possible winds. The floats must be chained to the towing vehicle in addition to the hitch. No vehicles should use hydraulic lefts to hop the vehicle during the parade. 3. Each participant will procure their own trailer and pulling vehicle. Equipment must be in top mechanical condition for maximum dependability. Each float entry must furnish a minimum of two walking escorts (one on each side) to maintain the designated distance between parade units and ensure the safety of the float and spectators. 4. For safety reasons, any entry with children walking under the age of 10 participating in the parade must have a car/truck or float in the parade for the children to ride when they are not able to finish walking. 5. No float, sponsor, organization, or parade participant is allowed to disperse literature of any type during the parade or throw anything (gum, candy, etc.) from a moving vehicle into the crowd. Political campaigning (signage with vote for or reelect) is not allowed during the parade. For the safety of children onlookers, walking escorts may hand out items (NO throwing into the crowd please) to the crowd on the far edges of the parade route. Walking escorts please be aware to keep the parade at a constant pace with your group. 6. The Parade Committee can limit the length of any entry. 7. There will be no stopping along the parade route to perform for any reason. The parade will keep moving at a constant pace, without gaps between entries. We will have parade staff located throughout the route of the parade. If a staff member asks you to speed up and close the gap or to slow down, please comply with their request. 8. The Harker Heights Fire Department will inspect all float, vehicles, and mechanical entries on the day of the parade. Any floats that do not pass inspection will not be allowed to participate in the parade. Please use the attached float safety checklist to prepare your entry for the inspection and have the checklist available the day of the parade. Inspections will be done by 8:45 am on the day of the parade. 9. Staging will begin at 8:00 am. All floats and vehicles will stage at the Harker Heights High School parking lot. All walking groups will stage at the Neighborhood Wal-mart parking lot. All horse entries will need to stage at SouthStar Bank parking lot on the corner of Wildewood and Knight s Way (FM 2410). Use the detour route from Verna Lee to get to Wildewood.
10. Lineup is first come. Once you have EVERYONE/EVERY vehicle in your group/entry present at the staging area, you will then move to the lineup area which is on Knight s Way (FM 2410) the section between Verna Lee and Wildewood in front of the Neighborhood Wal-mart. Floats and vehicles will check in at the parade guide at the driveway leaving the high school parking lot onto Knight s Way (FM 2410) to inform them of how many is in the group. The parade guide will coordinate with the lineup guide to move the barricade at the intersection of Verna Lee and Knight s Way (FM 2410). 11. All entries will need to be in the lineup area by 8:50 am. 12. There will be no smoking or drinking alcohol on the premises. Parking of non-parade vehicles can be done in the Harker Heights High School parking lot and Wal-mart parking lot. 13. Please clean up the area around you while at the staging area to include trash and horse droppings. Horse group entries please provide a cleanup crew to follow the group during the parade and the return trip to the staging area. 14. Please make sure that your entry form is complete with name, mailing address, phone number, and fax if possible. Also, make sure to include the length and number of participants on your entry form. The entry form MUST BE SIGNED in order to be accepted by the Parade Committee. 15. Entries must be received on or before Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Please mail entries to the address below or fax to (254) 953-5467, Attention: Nichole Broemer. 16. By completing an entry form the parade participant holds the Harker Heights Veterans Council, the City of Harker Heights and their respective officers, employees and agents harmless from any claim of damages, injury, death, attorney fees, and costs arising from participation or the operation of the Memorial Parade. The Harker Heights Veterans Council and/or the City of Harker Heights and their respective officers, employees and agents are not responsible for any accidents, damages, or injuries received by spectators or parade participants. The matter must be settled between the parade participants and the injured party. By completing an entry form, the parade participant agrees to indemnify the Harker Heights Veterans Council and the City of Harker Heights against any claims or liability for injuries or damages arising from the participation in the parade by you, your group or business, your family, or any other person or group over whom you have control. 17. The parade committee reserves the right to disqualify any entry deemed inappropriate, unsafe, or otherwise not in compliance with these rules or law at any time before or during the parade. Harker Heights Activities Center Attn: Nichole Broemer 400 Indian Trail Harker Heights, TX 76548 Or Fax (254) 953-5467 Attention: Nichole Broemer
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM HARKER HEIGHTS MEMORIAL PARADE SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017 at 9:00 AM THEME: HONORING THE FALLEN NAME OF PERSON OR ORGANIZATION: MAILING ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: E-MAIL: TELEPHONE: Home: Business: Fax: CONTACT NAME: TITLE OF ENTRY: TYPE OF ENTRY: (please check all that apply) Float & Vehicle (Overall length w/tow vehicle ) Group (number of persons ) Performing Group (number of persons SEE RULE #7) Decorated Car(s) # of cars Decorated Truck(s) # of trucks Individual (must provide own transportation) Horse Groups # of horses (include cleanup crew) Participation in the Memorial Parade is not a right! The parade committee reserves the right to disqualify and deny access to the parade route to any entry deemed inappropriate, unsafe, or otherwise not in compliance with these rules or law at any time before or during the parade. For questions, please call (254) 953-5465. You MUST sign below to enter the parade. I have received, read, and agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the Memorial Parade. I understand that it is my responsibility to inform everyone participating with me/my organization of these rules. Signature Date ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 COMPLETE AND RETURN TO: Harker Heights Activities Center Attn: Nichole Broemer 400 Indian Trail Harker Heights, TX 76548 Or Fax to: (254) 953-5467, Attn: Nichole Broemer
Harker Heights Fire and Rescue Office of the Fire Marshal 401 Indian Trail ~ Harker Heights, TX 76548 Phone (254) 699-2688 ~ Fax (254) 699-7693 ~ Email: balley@ci.harker-heights.tx.us City of Harker Heights Float Safety Requirements 1. Float & Running Gear The foundation for a tow float is typically a sturdy flat trailer bed with pneumatic wheels. All load supporting areas on the float should be wood, steel or other structurally competent material (not cardboard). Wheels, tires, dollies, axels, bearings of adequate sizes and strength to support the total load of the float are required. Wheels and tires must be in good condition and vehicle brakes sufficient to stop the float when loaded. The authority having jurisdiction with the parade shall have the right exclusive right to ban any unsafe vehicle. 2. Vehicle Maintenance Vehicles pulling floats shall be serviced for gas, oil, water, tires and battery prior to reporting to the staging area. Vehicles licensed for highway use shall provide the inspecting official with proof of insurance. No extra gasoline may be carried on the float. For emergencies, a horn or other sounding device is to be present. 3. Driver Vision/Communication Floats decorations shall be designed to allow the driver 180 degrees clear vision to the front and sides of the float or tow unit. If 180 degrees vision cannot be provided, a spotter(s) with clear vision of these areas must accompany the float as a guide. Drivers shall also have clear view of (or communication with) float riders in the event of a problem on that float. 4. Fire Extinguisher At least one (1) 10 pound ABC fire extinguisher shall be carried in a easily accessible, designated location on the float or tow vehicle. The fire extinguisher shall be sealed, tagged, and dated with in the previous 12 month period. Open flame displays, roman candles, and fireworks are prohibited on floats and tow vehicles. 5. Rider Safety All participants riding on floats shall have solid sitting arrangement with hand holds readily available to them. Any standing participant shall have a stabilized body support with buckled safety belt or other means to prevent falling from the unit. No person shall be wired or tied to the float. Secured safety rails, barriers, or ropes may be used to prevent a fall from the float. Safety rails and barriers are to a minimum of 36 tall. No unsecured riders may be located where they might fall beneath the float, its wheels or between the tow vehicle and float (e.g. no seating on rear edge of tow vehicle or on front edge of float). If present, children must be under adult supervision and seated at all times when in motion. Alcohol consumption or smoking on the float is prohibited. 6. Driver Float drivers shall have a valid driver s license for the vehicle towing the float and be in competent condition to safely operate the vehicle. Driving under the influence of drugs or intoxicants is prohibited. For the safety of float riders, the driver must minimize abrupt starts and stops. The float safety checklist must be in the possession of the driver. 7. Generators Where used, generators shall be securely mounted on the vehicle with not less than 12 inches of clearance separating it from any combustible material. Any generator in a confined space (e.g. pick-up camper shell) shall not have any riders inside the same space. 8. Electrical System Where used for lighting, motorized decorations or other applications on a float, electrical wiring must be of a type approved for the use for which it is being employed, shall have sufficient capacity, shall be secured to prevent damage, shall have all connections secured via approved devices ( or electrical boxes ) and shall be properly fused. No bare wires or exposed electrical connections are permitted. 9. Speed Towed floats shall be capable of maintaining a minimum speed of 15 miles per hour during the parade. The speed when the float is occupied during the parade is limited to a maximum of 5 miles per hour. 10. Towing Safety Adequate primary (tow bar) and secondary connections (chains, cable, etc.) devices shall be made between the towing vehicle and float. All connections shall comply with any and all applicable laws and standards. Primary and secondary connections shall be appropriate for the normal and anticipated loads. 11. General Safety Hard objects, candy boxes, etc., should not be thrown from the float during the parade. Inspection all floats will be subject to an inspection check for compliance with the float safety requirements prior to commencement of a parade. The float safety checklist must be signed and in the possession of the driver at the start of the parade.
Harker Heights Fire and Rescue Office of the Fire Marshal 401 Indian Trail ~ Harker Heights, TX 76548 Phone (254) 699-2688 ~ Fax (254) 699-7693 ~ Email: balley@ci.harker-heights.tx.us City of Harker Heights Float Safety Checklist Name of Float Entry - Float driver must have this Inspection Checklist in his/her possession the day of the parade. Driver must check off, sign and present checklist to the Officials for verification prior to the start of the parade. 1. Float & Running Gear Float and tow vehicle, supporting structure, wheels, tires and brakes are in good condition and sufficient for safe handling of float with riders on board. 2. Maintenance Float and tow vehicle are in good working order, properly serviced with gasoline, oil, water. If licensed for highway use, vehicles proof of insurance is available. No extra gasoline is carried on the float. For emergencies, a horn or other sounding device is present. 3. Vision/Communication Driver has proper 180 degrees forward vision (or spotters) as well as view of (or communication with) float riders. 4. Fire Suppression The float or tow vehicle has at least one (1) 10 lb. ABC Type Fire Extinguisher, which has been serviced, tagged & dated. It is affixed to the unit within easy reach of the float driver and float occupants (or two (2) separate extinguishers may be used, as needed). 5. Riders Each float rider has a sturdy support, hand holds, belt restraint or other means to prevent a fall from the unit. No one shall be located where they could fall under the float. Alcohol consumption and smoking on the float is prohibited. Riders have been cautioned to remain on the float during the parade and anytime the float is in motion. 6. Driver Float driver has valid license for the vehicle and is competent to drive the float safely. Driving under the influence of drugs or intoxicants is prohibited. 7. Generator Portable generator, if used, is securely mounted and separated from decorative materials. Generator is equipped with metal exhaust which extends to the exterior of the unit. 8. Wiring All float electric wiring used for light or other components are secured and appropriately guarded to prevent shock or fire. 9. Speeds Float unit is able to maintain a minimum of 5 miles per hour. Float speed shall not exceed 10 mph when float riders are on board and during the parade. 10. Towing Towed trailers and towed float has sturdy tow connections and safety cables or chains in place (and attached) which are of sufficient strength for proper handling. 11. General Riders have been advised that objects should not be thrown from the float in to the crowd. The above inspection has been made and to the best of our knowledge this float is in accordance with the City of Harker Heights safety requirements and is acceptable for participation in the parade. Float Driver - Name/Signature / Date Fire Official Name/Signature / Date Please bring this checklist to your Safety Inspection, conducted at the start of the parade.