JACARANDA FLOAT PROCESSION

Registration Deadline: Online entries for the procession must be fully submitted with entry fees before 5pm, Friday, 23 October 2026.

The Performance Theme: All entrants are highly encouraged to base their float design around the official annual theme "Shining Bright"

Vehicle & Float Construction Rules

Approved Transports: Participants are encouraged to use decorated personal cars, walk or ride bikes.

Height & Clearance Barriers: Floats must safely clear low-hanging heritage trees and overhead power lines. Standard utility limits overall height at roughly 4.3 metres from the road surface.

Participant Safety Railings: Any float carrying standing passengers must be fitted with securely bolted safety handrails or protective barriers to prevent accidental falls.

On-Route Operational Guidelines

Strict Throwing Bans: For crowd safety, participants must not throw lollies, promotional materials, or novelties from a moving vehicle into the crowd.

Walking & Choreography Units: Walking groups, marching bands, and dancers are explicitly required to keep pace with the flow of vehicles to prevent large gaps in the parade line.

Judged Competition Criteria: Floats are actively judged on Prince Street. Prizes are awarded based on creative use of colour, audience engagement, and interpretation of the theme.

Pricing - (Strictly 1 Vehicle per Entry)

Local Commercial Businesses: $50 per entry.

Community Groups, Sporting Clubs, & Schools: $15 per entry.

Individuals: $10 per entry.

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