PARADE REGULATIONS

 

336.2 Public Exhibitions.  (a) Shriners Only.  In parades of temples at annual sessions of The Imperial Council or in parades under the auspices of temples or Shrine Associations, ONLY NOBLES SHALL PARTICIPATE.

NO IMPERSONATIONS.  No impersonations of ethnic groups, females, or political figures are allowed in parades.

VEHICLE EQUIPMENT.  No motorized vehicles shall engage their sirens, flashing lights or colored lights.  They are to use their turn indicators and items required by law.

SAFETY LAWS.  Motorcycles, scooters, and other motorized vehicles shall obey local laws regarding speed, prudent operation and the use of hard helmets instead of fezzes.

THROWING OBJECTS.  Neither candy nor other objects shall be thrown or handed to spectators along the parade route.

DEMEANING DISPLAYS.  No demeaning displays, or discharge of firearms of  any  type, or other items that may be considered in poor taste are permitted.

INTOXICATING BEVERAGES.  Members of participating units shall not drink any intoxicating beverages before or during any parade, and they shall be circumspect in the use of soft drinks in public places so as not to give the impression they are drinking intoxicants.