Miners Jubilee Parade 2025

All entries must observe all applicable rules and regulations or be barred from the parade. The Baker County Chamber & Visitor Center reserve the right to remove from the parade, either prior to assembly, at assembly, or at any time during the parade, any entrant who’s not conforming to the rules and regulations, is not safe, out of control and endangers other entries or the public, or any entrant refusing to follow instructions of police or parade officials. The following is a list of general rules and regulations.

1. Entries may be historical, modern, or humorous, and uniquely decorated in design, as long as it is in

good taste. Those planning entries need to remember a large part of the audience is children. Entries

sponsored by sexually-oriented businesses will not be accepted into the parade.

2. All lighting materials and decorative supplies must be flame or fireproof. Flammable lighting and fixtures

will not be permitted (i.e. gasoline, kerosene, or open flame lighting).

3. Nothing may be handed or thrown out in the line-up zone, but may be handed out along the parade route.

4. Horse entries will be allowed in this parade. Dog entries will also be allowed in this parade, but entrants

must strictly adhere to the Baker City leash law. Otherwise, no livestock, domestic animals, birds, or

reptiles, are acceptable as entries without written approval of the Chamber of Commerce. Equestrian

units are encouraged to provide "pollution control" crews to clean up behind their entries during the

parade – pooper scoopers can wear a costume, make a float, be silly - HAVE FUN!

All equestrian units are required to clean up their parking area after the parade, especially the

ones using private parking lots. Let’s be a good neighbor – YOU PACK IT IN - YOU PACK IT OUT!

5. Use of any negative political or social material, or improper use of the American flag is not permitted.

"Proper use" of the flag is based upon U.S. Flag policy set forth in the U.S. Code. A copy of the rules

may be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce office.

6. Parade entries must follow the directions of parade officials. Parade participants must keep pace with

the line of the march.

7. The Baker County Chamber & Visitor Center does NOT provide personal insurance for parade

participants. We encourage all entries to check with their insurance agent to ensure they are covered

while in the parade.

8. Participants must take and keep places assigned to them in the formation of the parade, while in route,

and to its official termination.

9. All parade participants may disband at any point beyond the intersection of Main St. and Baker Street.

BAKER CITY, OREGON

SECTION 24, ORDINANCE #2404

No candy or objects will be thrown from a moving vehicle during the parade. No air gun or weapon which acts by force of gunpowder or other explosive, or by the use of jet rocket propulsion shall be fired or discharged within the city during this parade.

Check in Time: 9:00 a.m. Parade Start Time: 11:00 a.m.

Check in Location: Baker Middle School

Float must be checked in at 9 a.m., riders must be in place at 10:30 a.m.

FLOAT REQUIREMENTS

Each float must be of sound construction.

The basic dimensions for floats are as follows and will be strictly enforced for maneuvering purposes:

Maximum height: 14 feet

Maximum length: 60 feet

Maximum width: 15 feet

A float can be self-propelled, a towed trailer or flatbed truck and must be decorated.

Floats are required to have the following for safety purposes:

- for self-propelled floats, towing hitches in front and rear, easily accessible and of

sufficient strength to tow the float at any time;

- a rapid escape exit for the driver in case of emergency, other than through the top of

the float;

- float operator must have a valid driver's license, and be a competent operator;

- good brakes on the float;

- all floats must be designed to provide full, clear vision for the driver.

To ensure the safety of participants, riders should be seated or stand grasping a securely fastened

object.

Please include a description of your float with the entry form. Parade day entries must conform to

the submitted description.

Judging Criteria and Distributing of Awards

Floats are judged on theme execution, originality, character/costume, design and construction.

Float awards available:

Prizes

1st Design & Construction

2nd Design & Construction

3rd Design & Construction

Marching units will be judged on execution, costume, content, and overall effect.

Equestrian entries will be judged on attire, tack and equipment, costume appearance, horse and handler behavior.

ENTRY FEE: $25.