2027 KoSA Mardi Gras Pet Parade Registration

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2027 Krewe of St. Andrews Parade Rules and Event Information

GENERAL RULES FOR ALL PARADES • SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • EVENT DETAILS

This packet brings the rules, safety requirements, event schedules, and contact information for the Krewe of St. Andrews Kids Parade, Pet Parade, and Main Parade into one document. The general rules apply to every parade unless an event-specific section states otherwise.

General Rules and Regulations for All Parade Entries

Each entry must submit the completed application and all required releases, waivers, supporting documents, and payments before it can be confirmed. A biography or entry description must be supplied when requested for parade announcements or television coverage.

All participants must follow instructions from Krewe officials, law-enforcement officers, public-safety personnel, and event staff at staging, along the route, and during dispersal.

Entries must provide their own approved Mardi Gras throws. Allowed throws include beads, doubloons, soft toys, soft candy, foam shapes, and plastic beads weighing no more than 4 ounces. Promotional throws are allowed only when they meet the requirements in this packet.

Dangerous throws are prohibited. Do not throw objects that are heavy, sharp, pointed, wired, breakable, life-threatening, or otherwise capable of causing bodily injury.

Entries may not distribute brochures, tracts, printed advertisements, coupons, or other paper products. Entries may not use amplified sound or other means to promote commercial, political, or religious messages.

Keep the staging area clean and dispose of all trash. Unpack beads before arriving whenever possible, and leave the staging area in good condition.

No alcoholic beverages may be consumed by parade participants before or during the parade. Intoxication, public disorder, abusive behavior, or unsafe conduct may result in immediate removal.

No entry may exceed 13 feet in height. Any event-specific width, vehicle, animal, or route restriction must also be followed.

The Krewe of St. Andrews and its officers, members, and participants are not responsible for loss of or damage to property or injury to participating parties.

The Krewe of St. Andrews reserves the right to reject or remove any entry that is inappropriate, unsafe, disruptive, or not in compliance with these rules.

Family Friendly Standard

All entries, decorations, costumes, music, conduct, and throws must support a wholesome, family-friendly experience appropriate for children, adults, and seniors.

Entry Type and Safety Requirements

FLOATS • VEHICLES • MARCHING AND WALKING ENTRIES

Floats, Motorized and Other Vehicles

Every driver operating a motorized vehicle must provide a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Each vehicle entry must provide the business, organization, Krewe, or sponsor's Certificate of Liability Insurance when required.

A float or vehicle entry may be no more than 13 feet high and 10 feet wide. Floats, tractors, trucks, and tow vehicles must be fully decorated, must serve a useful function, and must not obstruct the driver's view or the safe operation of the vehicle.

Floats should display the name of the sponsoring Krewe, organization, or business.

Each tractor, truck, or trailer must display its assigned entry number so the entry biography can be coordinated with live television or review-stand coverage.

Floats must have one wheel walker per axle on both sides. Wheel walkers must be at least 16 years old, must focus on spectator safety, and may not distribute throws. No vehicle or float may parade without the required wheel walkers.

Golf carts and large open-bed trucks are not allowed.

No one may ride on a float within Panama City city limits except while participating in the parade or while being escorted by the Police Department back to the staging area.

Marching Bands, Entertainers and Walking Entries

Marching and walking entries must wear costumes or attire that meet the family-friendly standard.

Any vehicle accompanying a marching or walking entry must meet all vehicle, driver, insurance, decoration, and wheel-walker requirements.

Alcohol is prohibited before and during the parade. Golf carts and large open-bed trucks are not allowed.

Safety Responsibilities

Drivers must maintain a safe speed and distance from the entry ahead.

Report a float or vehicle emergency to the nearest police officer immediately.

Watch the crowd closely. If spectators move too close, ask them to return to the curb or notify the nearest police officer.

Wheel walkers must watch especially for children and prevent spectators from entering the vehicle's path.

Use sound judgment at all times.

Definitions and Enforcement

APPROVED THROWS • ENTRY CLASSIFICATIONS • SAFETY AUTHORITY

Krewe Entry: An entry or float sponsored by a private social club, nonprofit, or community organization that does not display or promote a business logo or signage.

Commercial Entry: An entry or float sponsored by a business, for-profit organization, or Krewe that displays or promotes a business logo or signage, including promotional throws. Commercial entries must have a float or decorated themed pull trailer.

Throws: Beads, doubloons, soft toys, soft candies, foam shapes, and other approved soft items.

Promotional Throws: Approved beads, doubloons, or toys on which no more than 25 percent of the item serves a promotional purpose, such as beads with a company logo or a soft toy with a promotional scarf.

Prohibited Throws: Objects that could cause bodily injury; objects with sharp points, edges, wires, or dangerous weight; items carrying political or religious messages; and commercial items redeemable for food, beverages, merchandise, services, or admission.

Insurance Requirements

Each entry vehicle must provide a copy of the driver's valid license and proof of vehicle insurance. The participating business, organization, Krewe, or sponsor must also provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance when required. Contact the Krewe of St. Andrews for assistance if this is your first parade or you have insurance questions.

Enforcement Authority

The Panama City Police Department, the Krewe of St. Andrews Parade Chairperson, and authorized event personnel may reject unsafe throws, stop unsafe activity, or remove a participant or entry for noncompliance, intoxication, abusive behavior, or public disorder.

Participant Acknowledgment

Submission of an application and participation in a Krewe of St. Andrews parade indicate that the applicant, drivers, riders, walkers, handlers, and representatives understand and agree to follow the rules in this packet.

Kids and Pet Parade Special Rules

Kids Parade

Schools and organizations may enter a Mardi Gras-themed float, walking group, marching band, mascot, or commercial entry.

There is no entry fee for the Kids Parade.

Every application is reviewed before the entry is confirmed.

Purple, green, and gold attire is encouraged. Bands, cheerleaders, and similar groups may wear their regular uniforms.

Each entry must provide enough approved throws for the entire parade route.

Children must remain with their assigned group and follow all lineup, route, and pickup instructions.

Pet Parade

A minimum donation of $15 is required for each pet entered. Donations are nonrefundable.

This is a walking parade. Wagons and buggies are allowed; golf carts are not allowed.

Every pet must be registered and current on all vaccinations. Animals in heat may not participate.

Dogs must remain on a leash and wear identification tags.

Pets must be comfortable around children, loud music, and large crowds.

Handlers younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Owners must clean up after their pets. Waste bags are available at check-in.

Pet Costume Contest Awards:

Pet King and Pet Queen — One of each

Pet Princes and Pet Princesses — Four of each

Pet Knights and Pet Ladies — Two of each

The Royal Pet Court leads the combined Pet and Kids Parade following the color guard and Grand Marshal.

2027 Kids and Pet Parade Information

Friday, January 29, 2027 • Historic St. Andrews

Registration and Staging: Begins at 3:00 p.m.

Registration Location: Drews Hall, at 15th Street and Beck Avenue

Pet Costume Contest: 3:45 p.m.

Costume Winners: Announced at 4:00 p.m.

Parade Lineup: All entries ready by 4:15 p.m.

Parade Start: 4:30 p.m.

Parade Route: Approximately 3/4 mile south on Beck Avenue, ending at 11th Street

Child Pickup: 11th Street near the end of the parade route

Kids Parade: Vicki Gilmore | 850-596-4082 | vgillmore1960@gmail.com

Pet Parade: Marie Hendrix | 850-481-6941 | yvonehendrix@aol.com

2027 Main Parade Information

Saturday, January 30, 2027 • Parade Starts at 3:00 p.m.

Staging Location: Oakland Terrace

Staging Opens: 9:00 a.m.

Entries in Place: No later than 12:00 noon

Parade Start: 3:00 p.m.

Final Instructions: Detailed day-of-event instructions will be emailed after parade positions are filled.

Captain's Meeting: Date and time will be announced after arrangements are finalized.

Main Parade Contact: kosapcfl@gmail.com

I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the Krewe of St. Andrews Parade Rules and Event Information and all applicable event-specific instructions.

Consent(Required)

RELEASE OF LIABILITY HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

In consideration of being permitted by the Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc. to participate in one or more parades, processions, staging activities, contests, lineups, dispersal activities, vending or related events organized, sponsored, or managed by the Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc. (collectively, the “Parade Events”), including, without limitation, the Kids Parade, Pet Parade, Main Parade, and Festival I, individually and as the authorized representative of the above-named Krewe, organization, business, or other entry, agree as follows:

I release and discharge the Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc., together with its present and future directors, officers, committee chairpersons, members, volunteers, agents, and representatives, from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, lawsuits, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, attorneys’ fees, or costs arising out of or relating to my participation or my organization’s participation in any Parade Event, including claims involving personal injury, illness, death, property damage, or property loss, whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

This release applies to my participation and the participation of my organization’s members, employees, volunteers, representatives, drivers, riders, walkers, animal handlers, animals, vehicles, floats, equipment, and other participants associated with the entry.

I understand that permission to participate in a Parade Event does not constitute an admission of liability or an assumption of responsibility by the Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc. or any of its directors, officers, committee chairpersons, members, volunteers, agents, or representatives for my acts or omissions or those of my organization or its participants.

I further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc.; its directors, officers, committee chairpersons, members, volunteers, agents, and representatives; any authorized participating Krewe; the City of Panama City and its officers, employees, and personnel; and all persons and organizations sponsoring, managing, assisting with, or otherwise participating in a Parade Event from all claims, lawsuits, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, attorneys’ fees, and costs arising out of or relating to the acts, omissions, conduct, property, animals, vehicles, floats, equipment, or participation of myself, my organization, my employees or anyone associated with my entry.

I understand and agree that this document covers all known, unknown, anticipated, unanticipated, and unforeseen claims and the consequences thereof, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I certify that I am authorized to sign this agreement on behalf of the named Krewe, organization, business, or other entry. I have read this document, fully understand its contents, and understand that it is a release of liability and an indemnification agreement that constitutes a contract between me individually, the organization or entry I represent, and the Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc. I am signing this agreement knowingly and voluntarily and of my own free will.

I have read, understand, and agree to the Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement

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