Dakota Days Parade Registration

414 E Clark St,Vermillion SD 57069

22 October, 2022

Description

The Committee is thrilled about the upcoming events this year and has a very exciting week in store for everyone. We are celebrating Annual Dakota Days. In order to have an incredible Dakota Days, we continue to emphasize the University-Community relationship by getting the community involved with our student groups as part of the Dakota Days parade as well as through our homecoming events which will be posted on the website as they become available. Key Parade Information: The parade will begin Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at 9:00 am. Check in will be at the corner of S. Norbeck St. and E. Main St.To be eligible for judging, please check-in by 7:30 a.m. Judging will begin at 8:00 a.m. Non-judged floats should be checked in by 8:30 a.m. Parade begins on the corner of Main St. and Prentis Ave. and ends at the corner of Main St. and Washington St. You must create your own design and provide your own supplies.ALL parade regulations listed here must be followed.Rules and Regulations You will be assigned a spot in the parade order by the parade committee when you arrive at the Parade staging area. All Parade assignments are final. All units MUST complete the entire Parade route.ABSOLUTELY NO CANDY OR FAVORS ARE TO BE THROWN FROM FLOATS OR VEHICLES. This creates a very dangerous situation for children running into the middle of the parade route with motorized vehicles. THROWING ANYTHING FROM A MOVING VEHICLE WILL BE GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL FROM THE PARADE ROUTE. Handing stuff out is only acceptable if it is handed out by someone walking the parade route and not riding in a vehicle or on a float. NO STOPPING ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE. The parade is a lengthy event and we seek to make it run even smoother by providing a continuous flow along the parade route. Any group that stops along the parade route may be ineligible to participate in the following year’s parade. The only group allowed to stop is the Sound of USD Marching Band. No other entry may stop unless you are stopping because of the band. All entries must be in good taste and are subject to the approval of the parade committee. If the entry does not meet these criteria, the parade committee reserves the right to refuse participation.All animals must be supervised by adults at all times.Drivers of motorized vehicles must be 18 years or over and must hold a valid license.All motor vehicles must carry proof of insurance. All rules of the road must be followed. Windows, mirrors, and lights must be visible on your vehicle at all times.Drugs, alcohol and tobacco use are not permitted on the University grounds and along the parade route. If conduct is inappropriate, you will be asked to leave and you will be disqualified. There must be identification of your group/club on all float and non-float entries.No negative campaigning or personal attacks will be allowed in any way shape or form.All parade staff, university, personnel, and student committee staff must be treated respectfully. The committee reserves the right to refuse participation on the Day of the Parade for any groups in violation of the Parade Rules and Regulations. This could also result in your groups ineligibility to participate in the following year Dakota Days Parade. Parade Registration Form: Registration closes on October 10, 2022 at 11:59pm All non-student registrations must include a $10 registration feeStudent registrations are exempt from the registration feeParade Registration Spots will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis if registration numbers surpass parade capacity.