We welcome all churches, organizations, businesses, school clubs, and individuals to participate in the parade.  Parade day sign-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2010, at the Community House in Ocilla.  Floats will be judged beginning at 10:00 a.m.  The parade is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.

Parade Rules:

• Only Parade Participants who have filed an Application Form prior to October 10 will be considered.  All Parade Participants who have been approved will receive a parade pass with line-up number (at sign-in) to be clearly displayed on parade entry.
• No entries without a parade pass will be allowed on the day of the parade.
• All parade entries, including cars and trucks, must be decorated in keeping with the theme and contain appropriate sponsorship sign(s) visible to parade spectators.
• All motorized vehicles must be driven by an adult over the age of 18 years.
• Only golf carts, go-carts or scooters will be allowed to participate in the parade.
• NO three or four-wheelers will be allowed, unless pulled on a trailer.
• NO OBSCENE MUSIC, INDECENT CLOTHING OR DANCING will be tolerated.
• All horses will be lined up at the end of the parade.
• All business entries must return proof of business license with Application Form.
• For the protection and safety of all spectators, especially small children, we encourage you to furnish walking person(s) to hand out candy, rather than throwing candy to spectators.

If you have any questions regarding the 2010 parade, please contact the Ocilla-Irwin Chamber of Commerce at 229/468-9114.