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The Star-Telegram's
Arlington Holiday Lights Parade
Rules & Regulations

• All parade entries must complete an Entry application and description of entry form. Entry applications and description of entry forms must be received or postmarked November 14, 2008.
• Because Santa will be on a special float in the parade, all entries are restricted from having a live Santa.
• All parade entries are limited to 13 feet in height.
• All floats, vehicles, persons walking and animals must have a display of lights. Vehicles and floats must have a minimum of 100 lights.
• Fire proof or fire-resistant materials should be used whenever possible.
• A fire extinguisher, Type ABC, must be on every float and in every car.
• Absolutely no candy or other enticements will be thrown from any entry. Anyone violating this rule will be removed from the parade immediately!
• Each float must be escorted down the entire parade route by two entry marshals (walkers) one on each side of the float.
• Any unit with children under the age of 12 must have two adults on the unit and one adult walking on each side.
• Vehicles not in the parade will not be allowed in the staging area due to limited space.
• Due to safety concerns, the parade committee suggests that children under 8 years of age not walk in the parade. They may ride on floats, vehicles or bikes under adult supervision.
• Following the parade, the pictures with Santa location will be announced at the tree lighting ceremony. We invite the public to bring their cameras.