NQID - Not Quite Independence Day

2024 Schedule & Information

2024 Parade Information & Rules

1. All parade entries must be appropriate for a family audience. An entry may not include image or content that includes nudity, profanity, lewdness, illegal drugs, alcohol, violence, obscenity, hate, racism, or name-calling.
2. Each parade entry shall be under the control of a responsible supervising adult who shall be familiar with and promote compliance with these Rules with entry participants.
3. Participants may not invite or encourage attendees to enter the parade route.
4. Drivers of motor vehicles must not be impaired and must have a valid driver’s license. All motor vehicles must be fully operable, registered and insured. Unregistered Go-Carts, Race Cars, Tractors, etc. will be allowed at the sole discretion of Parade Marshals. All operations during the parade must promote safety for all. No acceleration, loud engine revving, tire burnouts, sudden stops, or erratic actions. All vehicle operators shall obey directions given by Parade Marshals if so given.  If your vehicle cannot idle and maintain a slow speed for an hour, please tow it or keep it on a flat bed trailer.
5. Large floats or vehicles must provide spotters to aid driver visibility and safe operation.
6. Riders are to remain on the float once the parade begins and at all times when the float is in motion. 
7. Parade participants may not throw items to parade attendees. Participants may safely hand out items to attendees. In promoting safety, we need to stop children running into the parade route and keep family groups together on the street.
8. Children must be under adult supervision and seated at all times.
9. Entries with animals shall have a responsible clean up delegate following the entry.
10. Parade groups shall strive to maintain at least 20’ space from the group in front; groups are also requested to not get too far behind the group in front.
11. Participants must keep the pace and are not permitted to make physical stops along the Parade Route. Any performances along the route must be moving or marching. 
12. The parade will run rain or shine! Participants should be prepared with sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water.
13. Safety for all is paramount. The Waterbury Rotary Club reserves the right to remove any participants from the parade who, in the sole opinion of a designated Parade Marshal, is deemed to be either unsafe or potentially unsafe.
14. Emergency vehicles may ONLY sound sirens in the event of an emergency call and need to leave the parade. Other use of sirens is strictly prohibited.   No Exceptions.
15. In case of emergency, all entries must clear the travel lane and allow the passage of emergency service personnel and vehicles and proceed as directed by Parade Marshal or emergency service personnel.