1. The Applicant shall be responsible for the conduct of all its participants and agrees to notify all participants of these rules.

2. Distribution of literature in any form is prohibited.

3. Candy or other items being passed out must be handed to the crowd at the curb.

NO THROWING IS PERMITTED.

4. Floats must be appropriate for family entertainment. Entries that are for only commercial(advertising) or political purposes will not be allowed.

5.Walkers are to be dressed appropriately reflecting the Christmas Season, The Parade Theme or costumed to comply with the theme of the float or group.

6. SANTA CLAUS WILL BE PARTICIPATING AND WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE HAMPSTEAD LIONS CLUB. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SANTA IN YOUR GROUP. ANY ADDITIONAL SANTA'S WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE PARADE.

7. All animal groups must provide a CLEAN-UP CREW or they will not be allowed to enter the Line of March. All animals must have updated vaccinations and be in good medical health and be able to cope with crowds, noise and other animals.

8. Participants on bicycles, scooters, skates, skateboards, etc. must wear a helmet and proper safety equipment.

9. Reckless driving is prohibited and may result in immediate removal and future denial of entries.

10. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, which may require police or fire vehicles, all entries are required to MOVE AS FAR TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STREET AS POSSIBLE.

11. No one may step on or off any motorized unit until it is at a COMPLETE STOP.

12. Entries with children under the age of 18 must also have parents or other adult chaperones. Persons riding on floats or flatbed trucks must be seated if there are no protective restraints.

13. The Hampstead Lions Club is not responsible for the safety of the float or the persons riding the float. The applicant is required to comply with all applicable laws to ensure everyone's safety.

14. By applying to participate in the Annual Parade, the signatory and all participants in that unit agree to abide by all the Parade Rules and Regulations and town ordinances.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THE RULES AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THEM. I FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS THE HAMPSTEAD LIONS CLUB FOR LOSS, EXPENSE, DAMAGE, OR INJURY, INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND I HAVE READ, ACCEPTED, AND WILL FOLLOW THE RULES.