Saturday, August 21, 2010

Parade Route
The parade route is one mile long. The parade begins on the south side of Gallup Street and Littleton Blvd, and proceeds west on Littleton Boulevard (on the north side of the street) through downtown Littleton on Main Street. The judging stand is at the west end of Main Street. Entries will then turn south on Rapp Street, ending at Arapahoe Community College for dismantling.

Check-in and Position Numbers
Please have your group meet at a designated location and assign ONE person to check in. Check-in begins at 8am, located on the northwest corner of Gallup Street and Parkhill Avenue. You will receive your entry number and place of staging at that time. You must be in line no later than 9:15am. We regret that we cannot give out position numbers prior to the parade. We wish we could put everyone at the front of the parade; please be understanding of our efforts to mix entries and of your position. Thank you.

Unloading Parade Participants
All buses, cars, etc. that are unloading parade participants should unload on Datura Street a block west of Gallup Street. It is preferable for groups to park at Arapahoe Community College at 5800 S. Santa Fe Drrive and Church Street (the dismantling area) and carpool to the limited parking areas along Datura Street.

Entry Specifications
The maximum width of Main Street, from Rio Grande to Nevada, is 24 feet. The maximum height, to clear traffic and traffic lights, is 12 feet.

Parade Movement
It is important that maneuvers do not slow or impede the forward movement of the parade. There will be Parade Marshals to assist in keeping a proper pace and spacing along the route.

Acceptance
Acceptance of entry is at the discretion of the Parade Committee. A confirmation letter will be mailed around the first week in July. Parade application deadline is July 1, 2010.

Insurance Regulations
You may not throw, toss or hand out anything from your entry on the parade route. Entries not adhering to this rule could be pulled from the parade. We are expecting 80,000+ spectators and want to make sure that we have a safe parade for everyone to enjoy.

Cancellations / No Shows
Cancellations must be made in writing prior to July 15, 2010 to receive a partial refund; $25 of the entry fee will be retained for administrative costs. Cancellations received after July 15, 2010, as well as "no shows" will result in no refund.

Fire and Safety Precautions
Mandated by Littleton Fire Department Fire Code, decorative material used on your entry shall be noncombustible or flame retardant. Motorized vehicles or towing vehicles must have a fire extinguisher (2-A: 10-B:C). NOTHING is to be thrown or handed out (i.e. candy, promotional items, etc.) from the entries to the spectators. This could result in expulsion from the parade.

Equestrians
Meet at Arapahoe Community College, 5800 S. Santa Fe Drive and Church Street (the parking lot East of the low north building on Church Street). Water will be available. A police escort will lead equestrian units from ACC to the check-in and staging area no later than 8:30am. If you are a smaller equestrian entry or prefer to go directly to the staging area, please go directly to the parade route check in at Gallup and Park Hill Avenue.

Political Entries
Acceptable entries include elected "seated" officials, local candidates and only ONE entry is allowed per political party. All participants must either be on a float entry or in a motorized or horse drawn vehicle — NO WALKERS. The maximum number of participants per float and vehicle entry is 15. All banners, signs, etc., on the floats or vehicles must be in good taste and positive in nature. All banners, signs, etc., will be reviewed by parade officials and are subject to removal at the discretion of the parade officials. Any questions regarding the appropriateness of said banners, signs and materials used will be the final decision of the parade chair and committee.

Weather
It could be a warm day — please bring water and other fluids, sunscreen and protective eyewear for everyone in your booth. Be advised that Western Welcome Week has specific dates for events which are not canceled due to inclement weather, and no refunds are made. However, if weather creates a safety issue, Western Welcome Week reserves the right to terminate or postpone the event.

Dismantling
Dismantling of your entry will be at the end of the route at Arapahoe Community College. Please do not unload participants or start dismantling your entry prior to arriving at the college.

Reservation of Rights
Western Welcome Week, Inc., a nonprofit organization, reserves the right to refuse participation to any group, groups, individuals, an individual, association, business, or any other entity of any nature or type that WWW feels in its sole discretion would not further the goals of the organization, would not be appropriate considering circumstances, or might reflect negatively upon WWW, an individual or group.