2013 Dec 7th Mauldin Christmas Parade - CCI Participation

If you are planning to enter your corvette in this coming Saturday's Mauldin Christmas parade, would you please email me with following:

Your name & year and color of your car
(I am new back to the club and do not recognize the email handles yet)

Cars need to be in place at assigned number in parking lot of Mauldin High School, Butler Road, by 1:30 PM.

I will be there by 1:00 PM in my 1992 White C4 vette.
Tell organziers that you are there for the Carolina Corvette Club entry and they will give you our number and direct you to our spot for staging.
See me for lineup once we know how many will go.

The parade theme is " The Joys of Christmas". Decorate your vette to highlite this theme.

 I would suggest making posters for the side of your car, saying "Carolina Corvette Club", maybe mention year of your vette, etc.

If you make posters, do them in colors that contrast the color of your vette so they stand out, again, the parade theme is "Joys of Christmas".

I had good luck in attaching the posters to my cars by creating tabs from the top that would insert down between the outside of window and window weather strip (Rubber, felt or whatever gasket) and then taping at bottom. (Could tape at top and bottom)
May I suggest NOT to use duct tape. Do it and you'll find out why. 

Any questions, contact me at terry.merritt@yahoo.com or via cell at 864-380-1443.

Thanks, Terry

See also the Mauldin Town Parade Rules as Follows:

RULES AND REGULATIONS for the 2013 GREATER MAULDIN CHRISTMAS PARADE
Saturday, December 7, at 2:00 PM Rain Date: To be scheduled if needed
Theme: "The Joys of Christmas"
GENERAL RULES AND GUIDELINES
The principal purpose of the parade is to entertain and develop community spirit. The appearance and decoration of all
entries is most important. Each vehicle or float MUST be decorated and can have music.
All entries must be received no later than November 18, 2013
Parade formation starts at Mauldin High School parking lot. All entries must be registered and in position NO
LATER THAN 1:30 PM on day of Parade.
Parade sponsors assume NO liability for any damage to floats or vehicles or any injuries or damage due to the
negligence of parade entrants.
The Mauldin Christmas Parade Committee will have the final authority over positioning of entries in the parade, the
acceptability of any entry in the parade and the pace and movement of the parade in progress.
FLOATS
Floats will include prominent decorated area, with or without riders. Acceptable floats may include flatbed trucks, tractor
and flatbed combinations, cab and flatbed trailer.
All floats should be decorated to reflect the parade theme and will be judged on theme, execution, originality,
overall appearance and personal appeal. Rental Floats are acceptable, but will NOT be judged.
Maximum width of entries will be 18 feet to 20 feet; maximum height of 14 feet.
Floats judged unsuitable because of size, safety hazard, structural weakness or noncompliance with decoration
guidelines may be subject to removal from the parade. All floats will be visually inspected prior to the start of the
parade.
NO CANDY OR OTHER OBJECTS MAY BE THROWN OR HANDED TO SPECTATORS FROM
FLOATS OR VEHICLES. ONLY WALKERS WILL BE PERMITTED TO PASS OUT CANDY.
NO STOPPING ALLOWED ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE WHEN THE PARADE IS IN PROGRESS
other than when in front of the judges’ booth.
VEHICLES
Appropriately decorated vehicles will be admitted as entries in the Parade, but will not be judged. These include:
Media vans or vehicles.
Antique vehicles upon approval from parade committee.
Organized motor units of recognized club or other organization upon approval of parade committee.
Cars transporting pageant winners and other dignitaries.
Pick-up trucks transporting children, i.e., Scout Troops.
BANDS, CHEERLEADERS AND OTHER MARCHING UNITS
Organized walking units shall be in uniform or costume, shall maintain good marching order and shall
have a banner of identification.
Walking units must keep a steady pace and WILL NOT be allowed to stop for show or demonstration
other than in front of the judge's review stand.
MISCELLANEOUS
The parade committee will review entries not covered in the above categories on a case-by-case basis.
There will be ONLY ONE HUMAN SANTA CLAUS in the parade; he will be provided by the Chamber.
PLEASE NOTE: Because of safety and liability issues, we regret that horses will no longer be permitted
in the parade. The only animals that may participate in the parade will be dogs, provided they are on secure
leashes and walked by adults.
Please note: You will be expected to provide your own vehicle or means of transportation (unless
walking/marching) if you are entering the parade.
PRIZES 1st Place: $50 2nd Place: $25
Please keep this information to refer to when planning your entry. For questions or comments, please call the Chamber
office at (864) 297-1323 or email info2@mauldinchamber.org
In Case of Bad Weather: For Information - The Day of Parade
Call the Chamber office (864-297-1323) after 12:00 pm