NORTHFLEET CARNIVAL 2008

APPLICATION FOR CARNIVAL PARADE ON JULY 5th

 Welcome to the Northfleet Carnival . Entries will be accepted on any theme but must not be of a political or racial nature. 
There is no charge for entries in the parade as a rule although commercial entries will be asked for a donation towards our costs. 
The parade will line up at Springhead Enterprise Park from 12.00 noon
No cash prizes are given but trophies are awarded  as follows
Commercial Section                                                                                        1st & 2nd
Local Organizations                                                                                       1st, 2nd & 3rd
Youth Organizations                                                                                      1st, 2nd & 3rd
Private & Veteran                                                                                            1st & 2nd

'Cyril Hardy' Cup for best overall entry  and  'Rene Haskell' Trophy for best costume in parade.
 
FLOAT MARSHALL :Each float must have a named marshall responsible for the safety of the float. A Hi-Vis vest must be worn. These are available on loan when you collect your collecting tins.
Floats must be in position, at the starting point, by 12.00 p.m. for judging at 12.30 p.m. Parade leaves at 14.00 sharp. Arrives at the prom 16.00 approx
Full details will be available on Thursday 5th and 19th June at 8 p.m. at  Shears Green Community Centre, Haynes road , Northfleet.          
INSURANCE: It is carnival policy that organizations entering the procession must ensure that they have appropriate insurance cover to protect their persons against personal injury. If using a vehicle this must also have appropriate insurance to take part in the parade! A safety information sheet is included with this form
Organizations with an entry in the parade can apply to the Carnival Association for a permit to collect along the route. This can only be done in sealed boxes issued by the Northfleet Carnival in accordance with regulations laid down by Gravesham Council.
Complete the slip below if you would like to apply for collecting boxes. 
Please complete, detach and return all forms by the 19th June to 16 Coldharbour rd Northfleet Kent DA11 8QB or hand in at the meeting on that date,
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We wish to enter the Northfleet Carnival Parade on Saturday 5th July 2008 , We have read and understood  the safety guidelines and are covered under our own (or other appropriate) insurance to enter such an event.
Please ensure the length given is accurate and includes the cab and trailer ( if applicable ).
 

Name of Organization______________________________________________________________________

Name and address of  Float Marshall___________________________________________________________

Contact tel no. __________________         Signed. ___________________________                       

Commercial Section Music ?      YES / NO Length in feet
Youth Section                  YES / NO Length in feet
Local Organizations                   YES / NO Length in feet
Private & Veteran                   YES / NO Length in feet
Collection Boxes                 YES / NO Number req'd     1       2        3       4 max

 

 

 

 

 

                         NORTHFLEET CARNIVAL

          GUIDELINES FOR ORGANIZERS OF CARNIVAL FLOATS

FLOATS SHOULD NOT TRAVEL TO THE LINE UP BEFORE THE PROCESSION CARRYING PASSENGERS , OTHER THAN IN THE CAB. ARRANGE TO MEET AT THE LINE UP .

NO PERSON SHOULD BE CARRIED ON THE AREA DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CAB OF AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE.

NO PERSON SHOULD TAKE PART IN THE PARADE WHILST UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRINK OR DRUGS. ANY PERSON BELIEVED TO BE INTOXICATED MAY BE ASKED TO EXIT THE EVENT.

YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. WE ADVISE THAT EACH ADULT SHOULD CARE FOR NO MORE THAN 6 CHILDREN WHILST TAKING PART IN THE CARNIVAL.

ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PREVENT PERSONS FALLING FROM FLOATS.

ALL PERSONS SHOULD REFRAIN FROM ACROBATICS OR OTHER SUCH ACTIVITIES WHILST ON FLOATS.

 NOTHING MUST BE THROWN OR GIVE FROM MOVING FLOATS.

 NO VEHICLE IN THE PARADE SHOULD EXCEED WALKING PACE AT ANY TIME.

WALKERS WITH THE PARADE SHOULD EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN AROUND VEHICLES, PARTICULARLY AT CORNERS.

AT THE END DISPERSAL , NO VEHICLE WILL BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE WITH PERSONS ON THE FLOAT, EXCEPT IN THE CAB.