Third Annual Homecoming Parade, October 4th, 2008

Applications for the 3rd Annual Homecoming Parade at UIS are due to the Office of Student Life by October 26th at 5 pm. Click here to download your application.

Information on the parade can be found below, if you have additional questions contact Beth Hoag, bhoag2@uis.edu or call the Office of Student Life at 217-206-6665.

Parade Information

• One entry per organization
• Report to line up no later than 4pm on October 4th in Parking Lot B by Police Station (line up time subject to change)
• Parade begins at 4pm (time subject to change)
• Parade ends at Lot G near Kiwanis Stadium
• Judging starts at 4:45pm
• Anyone arriving late will not be judged
• Winners will be announced at the soccer game following the parade
• Name of your campus organization must be clearly displayed
• Return forms to the Student Life by September 26th
• Confirmations along with line up number and final times will be sent to organization no later than October 2nd.

RULES

• Any vehicles (including the float) cannot exceed 65 feet in length or 8 feet in width or higher than 13 feet 6 inches.
• Parade entries cannot contain any materials that can create smoke, flame, heat or sparking conditions
• Use of additional power sources (i.e. generators) must receive prior approval by Student Life.
• No throwing items from the vehicles/float.
• Candy and giveaways must be handed out.
• You must adhere to the line up assigned, no passing.
• No alcohol will be permitted on-site and intoxicated individuals will not be allowed to participate
• Due to safety regulations no smoking on the parade route
• All vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver
• UIS assumes no responsibility or liability for damage to parade vehicles/floats/persons or damage caused by them
• Basic civility, as with all campus activities, is expected
• The Parade Committee has the right to disqualify an entry based on lewdness, vulgarity, inappropriate behavior, or failure to follow guidelines

PRIZES

• 1st $150
• 2nd $75
• 3rd $50

A combination of alumni and faculty will judge parade entries based on creativity/originality, spirit, and use of theme.

Only registered student organizations, athletic teams and residence halls are eligible for prizes