EPB Southside Parade

[Russ]

The Scenic City Volks Folks will be participating in the 7th annual EPB Southside Parade, part of the MAINx24 Main Street celebration on Saturday, December 3rd. The parade starts at 11:00 AM.

Lineup will begin promptly at 10:00 on Rossville Avenue in front of Chenoweth . Halligan Studios located at the corner of Rossville Avenue & Washington St. The address is 1800 Rossville Ave, Suite 1. Plan to be there by about 9:45 or so and we can make sure we all line up together.

Christmas decorations are allowed and encouraged. The bigger the better. The parade will go up Main Street, turn left and continue to the intersection of Main and Williams Street where it will end.

Immediately following the parade, we will park out front of Merchants on Main, located at 607 E. Main St for a fun cruise-in and BBQ luncheon.

This event is a lot of fun for the club. We hope you will join us for the festivities!

[Russ]

Here are the full rules and regulations for the parade.

GENERAL
1. NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Parade applicants approved by parade committee will be notified by phone or email by the last weekend of November.  Participants are asked to confirm participation at the time of notification.
2. ENTRIES AND DÉCOR: Entries decorated to celebrate holiday themes from all nationalities, cultures, faiths, and flavors are welcome and encouraged to participate. Decoration is not required however, entries are encouraged to display organization/business name clearly as to be visible to onlookers.
3. ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTABLE There is no limit to the number of floats or vehicles per entry.  However, if an entry is considered hazardous or offensive by the parade committee the entry will be disqualified to participate. For safety reason, no vehicles with “gun” engines or that squeal tires are allowed. No political entries are allowed.
PARADE
4. PARADE ASSEMBLEY Staging will begin PROMPTY AT 10am on Rossville Ave in front of Chenoweth . Halligan Studios located at the corner of Rossville Avenue & Washington St..  Entries must check in at Chenoweth . Halligan Studios and be present to be included in the lineup.
5. LINEUP  The parade line up order shall be assigned by the parade committee.
6. START TIME   The parade will begin promptly at 11am, Saturday December 3rd  from the corner of Jefferson Street and Rossville Ave.  The parade will run from that intersection up Jefferson Street to Main Street where it will turn left and head up Main Street to the intersection of Main and Williams Street where it will end.
7. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT There is no minimum age requirement for participants riding in vehicles/ floats.  However, for liability reasons, minimum age requirement for walking units will be 12 years old, no exceptions.  All children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or supervising adult.
8. ANIMALS  Any and all animals (such as dogs) featured in parade entry must be secured and controlled by leash.  Horses in the parade should be experienced in former parades and wear diapers if at all possible. Be advised: loud noises, I.e. sound –of sirens, and loud music are a part of the parade. No violent or skittish animals are allowed.
9. PARADE ROUTE The procession will be led by fire and police department vehicles. There will be no diversion from the route.
10. NO STOPS No stopping unless authorized by the parade committee is allowed along the route.
11. HANDOUTS.  Candy and other hand outs may be passed out but are not to be thrown to parade viewers.

[travisyoung]

most likley will have one or 2 cars, is it vw only?

[Russ]

It is not VW only but I am not sure where they will place you if you're not in a VW. Last year they tried to separate us but he promises he won't this year.

The parade application has been received so we are good to go.

[Bignick]

Immediately following the parade, we will park out front of Merchants on Main, located at 607 E. Main St for a fun cruise-in and BBQ luncheon.

Found out the the BBQ caterer is a former Marine and has volunteered the food so long as those participating in donate an unwrapped toy OR $5 to the Toys for Tots organization. I didn't realize this until just recently and apologize if I got everyone excited about free food. Its still cheaper than anywhere else down there!

Here's a link to the facebook page to the "Bugs and BBQ" event hosted my M.O.M.s:
http://www.facebook.com/events/199671320115458/

[lamar]

That's fine with us.

[travisyoung]

GOT CALLED INTO WORK, COULD NOT MAKE PARADE

[cindy]

Good turnout for the parade.  Lots going on down on the Southside.

[Russ]

Did anyone get pictures?

[Bignick]

some photos

[Bignick]

more (these were from my boss who was watching the parade)

[Bignick]

And mine:

[LOLA]

Deb and I had a great time there and after the parade. Got to meet your Mom, eat BBQ, and even spent some money in the store.