2021 Petal Christmas Parade

The parade begins at Dirt Cheap on Main Street and continues to The Petal Civic Center.  Please read the following rules.

Rules & Regulations
 

• Only single pieces of candy may be thrown.  NO SUCKERS, SHARP OBJECTS, OR BAGS OF CANDY WILL BE ALLOWED.
• Other objects thrown must be non-hazardous, lightweight, and harmless.
• ONLY ONE SANTA CLAUS. Santa Claus is not to be included on any parade entry other than the Santa vehicle at the end of the parade
• TWO WALKERs must be provided for every side of the motor vehicle or float.
• NO FIREWORKS OR FIREARMS of any kind are allowed.  
• If you have animals, you must maintain control of your animals. You are legally responsible for the actions, including injury to others and property damage caused by your animals. Exotic animals such as wild animals are not allowed.
• NO ALCOHLIC BEVERAGES/DRUGS are allowed. Anyone under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be required to leave the parade area immediately.
• ALL VEHICLES, including go-carts and similar vehicles are required to be in safe mechanical condition, have a legal driver and have proof of insurance. Drivers and vehicle owners are liable for any damage or accidents occurring from the use of their vehicle at all times.
• ENTRY FEES must be turned in along with the Entry Form. Please make checks payable to Petal Area Chamber of Commerce and enclose with a copy of this form or pay online at www.petalchamber.com .
• The parade goes on RAIN OR SHINE! There will be NO RAIN DATE.

 
These rules are for the safety of the crowd, to maintain a steady flow of the parade, and to limit liability in case of an accident. Entries violating these rules are subject to immediate removal from the parade and forfeiture of the privilege to participate in future parades. The parade officials have the right to require anyone not in compliance with the parade rules to withdraw.
 
I/We agree to participate in the 2021 Petal Christmas Parade. Our entry fee of $20 is included.  I/We also agree that we have read and will follow the rules outlined with this Entry Form.  The Parade Participant and its organization, members, directors, employees, students, and volunteers will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless to the full extent of the law, the City of Petal, the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce, its merchants, members, and employees for bodily injury and property damage that may be caused during the parade