[Imc] "A Free Press, A Free People!"

[Kranich, Kimberlie]

> Can you believe it?  That's the theme of this year's Fourth  of July
> parade?!!! 
> 
> (See further below.  It's also a celebration of the News Gazette's 150th
> anniversary. Can you believe that?) 
> 
WEFT and the IMC rock (so does WILL, I might add).  WILL is participating.
How about you? For more info. see below.  To register, see the following
Website:  http://www.july4th.net/homepage.html 

> Kimberlie
> 
> "A Free Press, A Free People: A Salute To The News Gazette's 150th
> Anniversary"
> * 2002 FREEDOM CELEBRATION PARADE RULES *
> 
> The Champaign County Freedom Celebration Committee has established a set
> of rules that will be strictly enforced. Our primary concern is the safety
> and well-being of all participants and spectators of the Fourth Of July
> Celebration.  The committee reserves the right to remove any entrant or
> person who does not comply with the following rules:
> 
> 1.	Throwing and/or distributing any items along the parade route is
> strictly prohibited.  This includes (but is not limited to) candy,
> brochures, key chains, etc.
> 
> 2.	Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to walk or rollerblade
> along the parade route.  The only exception is if a decorated vehicle
> large enough to accommodate all such children is part of the entry.  In
> such case, the children must remain with the entry at all times.
> 
> 3.	The theme of this year's parade is "A Free Press, A Free People" All
> entries must depict this theme in some way.
> 
> 4.	All vehicles and floats must be decorated.  The maximum height of a
> unit is not to exceed thirteen (13) feet without duly written permission
> from the Parade Committee prior to the day of the event.
> 
> 5.	All floats and entries must be constructed of fire-retardant
> materials and be equipped with at least one (1) fire extinguisher.  A
> formal fire-extinguisher check will be conducted prior to the start of the
> parade.
> 
> 6.	All vehicles should be checked thoroughly for gas, water, oil, etc.
> prior to the start of the parade.
> 
> 7.	Entries listed as "Antique Vehicle" must be manufactured prior to
> 1975 model year.
> 
> 8.	Commercial entries are limited to TWO (2) vehicles.  Non-for-profit
> vehicles are limited to THREE (3) units.  Organizations exceeding the
> respective limits will have to make additional entries, pay the
> appropriate fees and would, more than likely, be placed in a different
> location in the parade line-up.  In an effort to be considerate and fair
> to all entrants, there will be no exceptions to this rule.
> 
> 9.	To reduce gaps, vehicles should limit their speed to the pace of a
> slow walk (approximately two-mph) and stay within two-car lengths of the
> preceding entry.  Please take into consideration that marching bands may
> move at a slower pace due to hot and humid weather.
> 
> 10.	Marching units should conform to a uniform dress code.  Bands may
> wear matching T-shirts and shorts, if so desired, and must play a musical
> selection at pre-designated points in the parade route.
> 
> 11.	Parade Marshals have the authority to remove any entrant from the
> parade for failure to comply with these rules, inclusive under the
> direction of the Parade Chair.
> 
> 12.	The Champaign County Freedom Celebration Committee assumes no
> responsibility or liability in the event of injury or accident.
> 
> The aforementioned rules are in place to provide a safe and enjoyable
> parade experience for everyone.  Please do your part in complying with
> these rules and safety provisions.  With added security measures and
> changes in the parade route, attendance at the informational meeting on
> Tuesday, June 18th, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the Urbana Civic Center is
> MANDATORY.  You must attend this meeting to obtain your number in the
> parade line-up and a map of the new parade staging area.  If you cannot
> attend, please send a representative from your organization.
> 
> Cathy McArthur, Parade Chair
> (217) 369.4622 * (217) 337.0968 * E-mail: csmcarthur at yahoo.com
> Website: www.july4th.net
>