1. Floats must be self-propelled and entirely decorated. No part of the pulling vehicle on which the float is built may be visible to the judges or spectators. Flatbed trucks do not qualify as floats.
2. All drivers of floats must be 18 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license. Drivers (or a float representative) must remain with their floats from arrival to assembly to parade dispersal.
3. Floats MUST provide float driver name and mobile phone/contact number for day of event, and float measurements on the application.
4. Floats must have tow hitches front and rear, easily accessible and sufficient to tow the float.
5. Basic Float Dimensions: 16’ wide; maximum13’6” tall; 75’ long. minimum ground clearance: 10”.
6. Floats must comply with all safety requirements and will be inspected by the Super Unit Marshal.

Any float not meeting safety requirements will not be judged or allowed in the parade.

Drill Teams, Bands, Cultural Organizations, Dance, Drumlines, Other Walking Groups

1. Marching Units/Walking Groups, with the exception of Marching Bands, must be limited to 50 people or less.
2. Everett July Fourth Foundation is not responsible for travel, food or lodging expenses; or for loss or damage to personal items. 3. All marching units must be in FULL uniform or costume. No out-of-uniform marchers will be allowed.
4. No participants under 12 will be allowed to march in the parade without written permission from Everett July Fourth Foundation.
5. All marching units MUST maintain a forward motion. Routines, which require stopping or reverse motion, are not require permission from Everett July Fourth Foundation. Failure to comply will jeopardize future invitations to the parade.
6. If for any reason a gap of 50 feet or more is created, marching units must increase their pace or not perform until the gap is closed. Parade pace is approximately 2.5 mph

1. Equestrian Parade units comprised of riders under 17 years of age must be accompanied by riders who are 18 years or older.
2. Any rider showing inability to control his/her animal will be deemed unsafe at the discretion of the Parade Marshals and will be removed from the parade line-up.
3. Each equestrian entry must provide its own clean-up unit upon arrival and at the assembly area AND is responsible for cleaning its respective area in the assembly area, on route and at dispersal areas. Any entry without a clean-up unit will not be allowed on the parade route. One clean-up unit per ten (10) horses is required.