4th of July Car Cruise - Carson City

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The Parade Rules are set forth by the Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors and apply to all Parade Entries.

Nevada Day Inc. has the authority to subject any Parade Entrant who refuses to abide by any of the rules to further fines up to $5000, removal from the parade, and/or suspension from participating in any future Nevada Day Parades or Events.

***Nevada Day Parade – Zero Tolerance Policy

The Nevada Day Parade has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, harassment, or threatening behavior directed at parade board members, marshals, or any volunteers.

Anyone engaging in such behavior will be immediately removed, disqualified from parade activities, and banned from participating in future parades, including next year’s events.

Help us ensure a respectful, safe, and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

PARADE SAFETY - Our #1 priority.

NO throwing items from a vehicle or float. This includes throwing candy. Flying items can injure spectators or bounce back into the road, causing children to rush into the street while the parade is moving. *** Any entry not respecting this rule will be FINED $500.*** The fine must be paid prior to applying for next year's parade, or the entry will be automatically disqualified. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please distribute ALL ITEMS, including candy or any giveaways, hand-to-hand by walking over to the spectators on the parade route and handing items to them.

No one may step on or off a float or any motorized entry while it is on the parade route. Children shall not be placed on or removed from any float or vehicle while it is moving.

There should be no more than 20 to 30 feet between each entry. No large gaps, PLEASE! Parade Marshals have the authority to enforce safety rules and maintain consistent spacing between units. Forward motion must be maintained by all entries during the parade. Entries experiencing difficulties must notify a Parade Marshal immediately and move to the side of the street so others may pass. Refusal to adhere to the Marshal's instructions will result in immediate disqualification from future parades.

ALL PARADE ENTRIES

Applications

Each parade entry must have its own completed entry application form. No piggybacking with other entries. Incomplete and/or illegible applications will be returned and will not be considered. Each accepted entrant will be notified by email. In the event your entry is not accepted, your application and entry fee will be returned. Nevada Day, Inc. reserves the right to deny any entry application it deems inappropriate.

Line-Up Parade Morning

The parade route is on Carson Street, running north to south. The staging streets are the side streets that will funnel out onto Carson Street once the parade starts.

After the parade line-up has been finalized, parade participants will receive staging directions via email. This will include the name of the side street where each participant will be staging and their assigned parade entry number.

On the morning of the parade, parade participants should enter the staging street at the far end of that street. This means that as entries proceed down their assigned staging street, Carson Street will be in front of them. Parade entries should line up with odd-numbered entries on the left side and even-numbered entries on the right side, in numeric order. Please ensure the center of the staging street remains clear at all times.

Once parade entries arrive at their assigned staging street, Parade Marshals will hand out printed parade entry numbers. (You can't miss them—look for the orange vests labeled "Parade Marshal.") Please ensure that your parade entry number is taped onto your entry before proceeding onto the parade route.

Parade entries must line up in the spot they are assigned. Entrants may not change their line-up location or entry order without prior approval from Nevada Day, Inc.

The parade will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Entrants are expected to be in formation by 9:00 a.m. and may be excluded from the parade if they are late.

Each entry must have a responsible person, capable of moving the entry if needed, who remains with their float/group/entry at all times. Failure to follow this rule will result in disqualification.

**RULE - No Campaigning Each year, the rules are reviewed and may be subject to change in the future.

The biggest complaint we receive regarding the parade is "too many political entries." Over the years political entries have been responsible for heightened spectator tensions, extending the parade time and a multitude of trash we are forced to clean up the next day.  For these and other reasons, the Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors has voted this a "No Campaigning" year.

Elected Officials holding current office in Nevada may apply to be in the parade as a political entry to represent the office they hold.  They may NOT campaign for future elections on the parade route.

There will be no passing out campaign materials or displaying campaign signs. This includes signs promoting ballot measures or voting on questions.

ALL FLOATS & VEHICLES

All operators must have a valid driver's license.  All vehicles In the parade must have insurance as required by the State of Nevada.

By operating the vehicle in the Nevada Day Parade, the owner/operator warrants that the vehicle is in sound mechanical condition with no known defects or safety concerns.

Any entrant who operates vehicles or equipment in a dangerous manner to spectators or other participants will be removed from the parade.

Vehicles/Floats/Trailers shall be capable of maintaining a minimum speed of five (5) miles per hour and make ninety (90) degree turns at street intersections.

Large Commercial Vehicles are limited to three (3) per entry.

All floats/entries must be at least seventy-five (75) percent decorated and/or depict the theme of the parade,  Advertising is discouraged but fleet logos are allowed on the vehicle used to power the float.

All floats and trailers must have adult walkers beside each tire.  Each pulled float/ trailer must have a spotter in the cab, other than the driver, paying attention to other entries and communicating with the driver when there is a problem.  If no cab is present, the spotter walks beside the float.

Children under the age of 10 walking or riding on floats in the parade must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The ratio of adults to children is one (1) adult for each ten (10) children under the age of 16 to adequately provide for their safety.

Floats and trailers shall not exceed seventeen (17) feet in height (due to electrical wires) and sixteen (16) feet in width. Overall length of entry cannot exceed seventy (70) feet.

TOWING SAFETY

Adequate primary and secondary connection devices shall be made between the towing vehicle and float/trailer. All connections shall comply with all applicable laws and standards. Primary and secondary connections shall be appropriate for the normal anticipated loads.

Generators - Where used, generators shall be securely mounted on the vehicle with no less than twelve (12) inches of clearance separating it from any combustible material.

Fire Extinguishers: At least one all-class extinguisher shall be carried in the support or towing vehicle.  All fire extinguishers shall be sealed, tagged, and dated within the previous twelve (12) month period.  All decoration materials shall be fire-retardant.

VEHICLES (car clubs)

Six (6) vehicles maximum per entry.  Must ride double-file, NOT single file.

No passengers or riders on farm machinery, other than the operator, are allowed in the parade. "For Sale" signs are not allowed.

PARADE WAIVER

Refund Policy

If your entry is unable to participate in the parade, we do not give refunds after May 15, 2026. To request a refund before that date, email nevadaday@nevadaday.com.Nevada. Nevada Day, Inc. will respond to the request within 5 business days.