Parade

Award Classification

Three categories will be evaluated on a rating scale of 1-10 points, with 10 being the highest possible amount of points received in each category and 40 points being the highest possible amount of points received overall.

Judging

Judging will be based on the following categories:

• Originality, creativity, and adherence to the Homecoming theme, Carnival
• Comet Spirit (enthusiasm and spirit)
• Craftsmanship (safety, materials used, sturdiness, etc.) and attractiveness (colors, shapes, neatness, etc.)
• Skit
  

A panel of judges will consist of at least one from each of the following categories: faculty/staff, student, and community leaders. Judging will take place at "Comet Square."

There will be six 6 trophies awarded based on judging criteria. An organization from each division will be selected for an award. The trophy classifications are:

Sponsored student organizations are eligible only for the Temoc Award, Orange and Green Award and UTD Department Spirit Trophy. A student organization can not win a combination of more than two (2) award classifications.

Rules and Regulations

1. Only entries checking in at the designated line-up area will be allowed to participate. Units may not join the route in progress.
2. The maximum height of each float is 12 ft. The telephone and electrical wires on the parade route make this requirement necessary. The width of the floats shall not exceed 8 ft. This is necessary for the floats to make the turns along the parade route. The length shall not exceed 50 feet including the pulling vehicle. Each float is limited to one pulling vehicle.
   
3. If a float is decorated in a way that is not in good taste or might be offensive to the city of Richardson or UT Dallas, it will be disqualified and not permitted in the parade.
   
4. One entry per group, one vehicle per entry! In the event an automobile or pick-up truck is used as an entry, there may be only one (1) vehicle used for each organization or group. (i.e. a truck with trailer is one entry, a truck with float is one entry: one group may not use three convertibles to carry their representatives / a car and a pick-up truck cannot represent one organization)
   
5. ITEMS MAY NOT BE THROWN FROM ENTRIES. People walking alongside the entry may distribute items into the crowd. The University will be charged for clean up if a large amount of candy is carelessly tossed leaving our square littered. We want to continue to “Keep Campus Beautiful”.
   
6. No alcohol will be tolerated. Consumption of alcoholic beverages at any time while in the parade line will be cause for immediate removal, disqualification/forfeiture of prize money and exclusion from participation in the next years Homecoming Parade.
   
7. This is a family event. NO MUSIC CONTAINING EXPLICIT LYRICS WILL BE TOLERATED.
8. An official organization representative must remain within the designated float at all times.
9. Student organizations may allow commercial sponsors to place a sign on the float.
10. Any entry with children should have an adult to supervise on the entry to ensure safety.
    
11. Signs should be at least 24" x 36" to be seen from a distance.
    
12. All floats must be mechanically propelled so they can keep the proper interval. This interval is three car lengths behind the preceding float or group and must be maintained throughout the parade.
    
13. Marching Units should perform special maneuvers only at designated points along the parade route. This will help maintain the appropriate distance between entries during the parade.
    
14. All participants with animals must provide cleanup of animal waste immediately behind entry.