Parade Safety Reference GuideCITY OF PORT ORCHARD
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Voice: (36o) 876-4407 • Fax: (36o) 895-9029
cityclerk(&portorchadwa.gov
www.portorchardwa.gov
Parade/Ride Safety Reference Guide
1. FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN, WE DO NOT WANT CHILDREN
DARTING INTO THE STREET. Candy, toys or other objects shall not be
thrown from the entry. However, you may have someone walk alongside
(both sides of entry) and hand these items to spectators.
2. For their safety, all riders must be seated on/in the entry during the parade
or ride. Per Washington State Law, Seatbelt or restraints fastened to the
structure of the vehicle/float/trailer shall be worn by all riders. Individuals
should NEVER walk around, wing from, or have body parts hang off or out
of an entry.
3. There should be an adult for each float or entry and this person should
remain with the entry during the entire parade whether children are on it
or not.
4. All vehicles are to be driven by licensed drivers who have VALID liability
insurance. You may want each driver to show proof of insurance.