A Parrothead (Wheeled Transport) Parade

PARROT HEAD PARADE INSTRUCTIONS (to be held Sunday, May 1st)

This event is a lighthearted, friendly competition to see who can decorate their “wheeled transport” in the most outrageous tropical fashion.  Any wheeled mode of transportation can enter (golf cart, bicycle, monocycle, skateboard, motorcycles, etc.); no cars or trucks please. 

Participants will be judged by a team of purported experts on how much effort they put in to promoting the redoubtable legend of Jimmy Buffett and the Parrot Heads.  There will be several categories for judging and judges can award “extra credit” if tempted by the entrants (which has been known to happen).

1. All participants must sign up at the Smith Regatta registration tent at or before 10:00 am on Sunday, May 1st  Driver’s meeting @ 10:00 am Sunday beside the registration tent.

2. You will be given 2 numbered cards, to be affixed on each side of the “transport”.  Numbers must be visible to the judges.

3. All entrants will meet at the intersection of Beatty Taff Dr. and Sandy Ln. at 11:30 AM on Sunday and line up East toward the Cul de Sac. 

4. “Transports” should line up for the parade in numerical order according to the number on your card to ensure an orderly procession.

5. The parade will start promptly at 12:00 Noon.  The number 1 entrant will begin the parade line heading West on Beaty Taff Dr.

6. Entrants should follow the leader in numerical order with a spacing of 30 feet between each entrant.  This will allow judges to view and mark their scores.

7. ANY ENTRANT THAT HITS ANOTHER ENTRANT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED, so please be careful.

8. The parade route will run West down Beaty Taff Dr., past the “beverage truck” where the judges will be situated.  Once past the judges, entrants are encouraged to continue down the road for everyone’s viewing enjoyment.  Additionally, each entrant is encouraged to provide their own musical background according to their selected theme. 

9. In order to qualify for a trophy, all entrants must stay in numerical order.

10. Awards will be given to the top entries, based on the judges scoring, at the trophy ceremony (ca. 2:00 pm) on the beach.

-- ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY --

Follow this link to the Parrothead Parade Registration form,
or this link to the Registration page.

 

 

Photos Courtesy of JMGNole Designs