Brigadoon Parade and Float Rules

Please watch out for each other and follow these rules exactly. Every member acknowledges (by signing the required waiver) that attending a parade or event is a hazardous activity. You assume any and all risks of injury, death or property damage and release the Krewe of Brigadoon of any liability whatsoever.

Parade Rules

• Walking during any parade is only allowed behind the stairs in the back of the float. Do not pass the back corner of the float. Walking alongside the float is strictly prohibited.
• Keep all drinks/beer in colored solo cups. Cops will be very strict this year.
• Walk only a few yards behind the float. Stay together. Watch out for other floats, units and obstructions in the road and around corners.
• Do not pick up any beads off the ground, ever. Always throw beads underhand.
• No wearing of roller blades, skates, high heels or non-walking shoes allowed.
• Stay away from the crowd, they have been known to grab people’s beads.
• Do not give or throw beads to police officers, other parade marshals or other officials.

Float Rules

• The Village upper deck will be open with a safety monitor present. Always face forward up there while watching for traffic lights and wires, obey the safety monitor.
• Always watch for any overhang, traffic light or bridge. Traffic lights will hit you if you do not duck. Do not touch ANY wires or objects overhead. They have an electrified Trolley system in YBOR and it will kill you.
• No walking or standing is allowed in-between the tow vehicle and float for any reason, at any time. Stay at least a few feet from all sides of the vehicle and float at all times.
• No fastening of new items to the float anywhere inside or out.
• Do not hang anything from the dragon’s head, teeth, arms or body.
• No sitting or standing on any part of the dragon, sides of the float, front ledges, bar or stairs.
• Do not linger on or near the stairs or inside the village, this is a passageway only.
• You must clean up all of your own trash before departing the float.
• No clear cups or clear containers for beer or drinks allowed, mask any liquor bottle. No glass containers.
• No smoking is allowed on or near the float.
• Stay far away from the tow vehicle and float around any turn, street narrowing/division, obstruction or bend etc. YBOR is a narrow parade route and you may get pinned/trapped.

General Rules of Conduct

• Please act professionally at all times, respect all officials, police and Brigadoon marshals.
• Do not solicit at any time flashing or showing of any body parts for beads or otherwise.
• Do not flash the crowd at any time. Do not throw FOOD at the crowd.
• Members are responsible for monitoring their own alcohol consumption. Visibly Intoxicated members will be assigned a permanent spot on the float and/or escorted away from the parade/event immediately.
• Watch out for your fellow members, avoid all other floats, vehicles and obstructions along the parade route and watch your step!
• Wear your full costume at all times, no modifications are allowed.
• Do not get involved, in any way, in any altercation or word exchange with the crowd or other Krewes/Officials.
• Do not return any comments directed at you or others. Walk away fast and speak with a parade marshal if you notice any suspicious/dangerous behavior.
• After the parade ends stay together in groups and watch out for intoxicated attendees. Stay well away from any intoxicated person, do not involve yourself in any word exchange or altercation at any time. Stay in well lit areas.
• These rules are for your protection and are not all inclusive. Please stay in control at all times and constantly survey your surroundings. Think safety, watch out for your fellow Krewe members and have fun!