ATTENDEE GUIDELINES

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2021 (Oct-Nov) COVID-19 Restrictions:

• As per Provincial Guidelines

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Before the Parade:​

• Check on local municipal websites / social media for Parade Routes and Start Times

• SHOW UP - 15 minutes before the parade start

• Check the local forecast for updated weather reports and please dress accordingly

• Plan to arrive early, the parade start areas are very busy with road closures and parade attendees

• Parking and Shuttles may be limited so plan ahead, carpool if possible

• For help finding the St John Ambulance Float, Ask a Parade Official in a reflective marker vest

• Ask the Float Driver about any questions regarding safety during the parade

• All youth members must be supervised by youth leaders

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During the Parade:​

• Smile & Have Fun! - You will ALSO be on TV!

• Ensure you are physically capable of walking the 3-5 km route!  (DURING COVID-19 Pandemic, Parades may be reversed and stationary with the public driving through. Please see the municipality websites for more information from the links above)

• The passenger seat of the ambulance will be reserved for injured walkers only and should not be used

• Do not hand out or throw any candy/swag/products into the crowd. This encourages young children to run into the parade route potentially causing someone being run over or hit by a vehicle/float.

• Dress Appropriately (No Santa/Mrs Claus Costumes, Political, Controversial, Offensive costumes)

• Act appropriately (You are representing the entire organization, everyone is looking at you!)

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After the Parade:​

• This is the most dangerous part of the parade for participants (disembarking floats, crossing the road)

• Follow instructions from parade marshal’s and keep children supervised at all times

• Locate your vehicle or shuttle and don’t forget any hats, gloves, purses, cell phones in the SJA vehicle

• Youth leaders, ensure children are assisted and are reunited with parents

DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS

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Before the Parade:​

• Ensure you have Parade Float Package with Arrival Times and Float Approach Instructions

• Pre-Trip vehicle prior to departure

• If available, ask 2 adult members to walk beside your mirrors during the parade as a safety escort

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PRE-PARADE SAFETY MEETING with ALL PARTICIPANTS

• Welcome Participants – "Thank" them for attending and volunteering their time

• Explain order: 1. Ambulance 2. Walkers behind (Walkers won’t want to be in front of siren)

• Emphasize Safety (No unloading or loading during parade, no handing out candy, don’t encourage children or adults to approach you or walk up to float)

• If there is an Emergency during Parade: Alert driver, safely unload float and move onto sidewalk

• Explain End of Parade Unload Procedure: Walkers move to sidewalk

• Emphasize Safety after unloading; stay on sidewalk, clear area for other floats/participants

• Smile & Have Fun! - You will ALSO be on TV!

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During the Parade:​

• Keep 10 Metre distance behind the float in front of you – Activate Emergency Warning System *If Applicable

• Use Siren with discretion (Marching Bands, never use if livestock / horses are directly in front of you)

• Watch for CHILDREN or ADULTS running across road to pick up brochures, candy, etc.

• Check Mirrors often for wellness of walkers

• Know where your closest vehicle fire extinguisher is

• Focus on driving not waving, have both windows down to hear participant alerts of danger

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After the Parade:​

• Follow Parade Marshall’s instructions of disembarking area

• Ensure safe departure of float participants

• Ensure all personal items removed from vehicle

• Move immediately out of disembarking area