Jun 03, 2021

Nebraskaland Days on Parade entries due today

Posted Jun 03, 2021 11:27 AM

By Scott Carlson-North Platte Post

NORTH PLATTE-One of the staples of the annual Nebraskaland Days celebration is Nebraskaland Days on Parade.

This year's parade is expected to have a large number of entries, according to Executive Director David Fudge, but there is still lots of room

Entries for the parade are due today, but organizers say you can still enter until June 11. Late entries will, however, be placed at the end of the parade.

This year’s parade theme is Reboot.

After COVID-19 shut down most of the Nebraskaland Days events in 2020, organizers say they are excited to bring the best of Nebraska back for 2021. 

The parade will be held June 19 beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Helpful Tips:

  1. Plan ahead and be ready, expect a delay when lining up in the parade route
  2. Inform your float participants of the rules. They will be enforced, and actions will be taken
  3. Entry descriptions should be 20 seconds in length. Try to make descriptions two sentences
    NEBRASKAland DAYS reserves the right to alter any parade description if it is too long
  4. Your entry number will be provided to you
  5. Please return entry number to:

NEBRASKAland DAYS, Inc.
2801 Charlie Evans Drive
North Platte, NE 69101

  1. On parade day, entries will be placed on a first-come, first-served basis. Late entries will be put at the
    end of the parade line-up. No exceptions.

PARADE RULES

Rules are subject to change including but not limited to new parade format, route or cancellation due to government directed health measures. Any new rules will be emailed to all entries.

  1. All entries must submit a complete entry form with signed waivers and the $15 entry fee
  2. All entries are due by June 3, 2021. No exceptions
  3. All entries are limited to 3 motorized vehicles, of which (1) must comply with float theme and be
    pulled by one of the three vehicles listed in the entry
  4. All routines (dance, cheer and riding) shall not exceed 30 seconds. Parade movement cannot be delayed because of repeated/extended performance of routines. Routines may only be performed at directed review sites.
  5. Riding units are limited to organized and uniformed riding groups
  6. Horses must be of calm nature and not frightened by noise or excitement
  7. Maintain all intervals through parade route and be mindful of gaps
  8. Cars for dignitaries must be antique cars, convertibles, or horse drawn buggies

GENERAL RULES

  1. Do not throw candy or other items. Candy may only be handed out
  2. Candy may not be handed out before entry passes 4th and Bryan westbound
  3. Drinking alcoholic beverages of any kind on public streets is against the law and prohibited
  4. Please be on time. Plan if your entry requires more time to prepare.
  5. Political officials may campaign in the parade. Issue driven entries are prohibited.
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