In the interest of safety it is the responsibility of the float operators to ensure trailers entering the carnival are in a roadworthy condition.
Any local entry displaying a sponsorship sign will be disqualified, forfeiting their grant and the right to be judged.
Entrants may display “loaned” by signs for the following items only: tractors, trailers, generators and lighting.
All entries/persons MUST comply with Road Traffic Regulations.
A SAFETY CHAIN must be fitted from towing vehicle to trailer. If one is not fitted the entry will be disqualified from the carnival.
It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that they are in the correct class and to ensure they can get around the carnival route.
Insurance details form to be displayed on the towing vehicle.
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY YOU MUST NOT JUMP ON AND OFF YOUR TABLEAUX WHILST IT IS MOVING OR DURING THE PROCESSION, UNLESS THERE IS AN EMERGENCY.
STRICTLY NO ROCKING OF FLOATS.
STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL to be consumed on any tableaux.
NOTHING may be thrown, sprayed or allowed to escape from any tableaux.
ALL TABLEAUX MUST CARRY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
In the interest of safety, some form of restraint or handhold MUST be fitted to floats for the use of participants. A rope should be provided around the trailer when a strap or handhold is not practical.
The entrant to nominate one person walking beside the tableaux to wear a marshal’s bib.
The judge’s decision is FINAL.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ON THE NIGHT ITSELF A CARNIVAL OFFICIAL WILL BE CHECKING ALL OF THE ABOVE.
ALL TABLEAUX ARE TO ASSEMBLE IN THE MARKET QUARTER BY 5.45PM FOR JUDGING AT 6PM PROMPT.
CLASSES 1 and 2 MAY ENTER VIA HOLE COURT BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.
ALL TABLEAUX ARE TO BE REGISTERED IN THE MARKET OFFICE BY 6.00PM.
(Please collect your marshal’s bib)If there is an unforeseen problem (such as a flat tractor tyre) then it should be reported to the market office by 6.00pm.
Exceptions do not include the lights, music not working or the weather.
STRICTLY NO FIREWORKS OR BANGERS
ANY TABLEAUX NOT IN THE MARKET QUARTER AND REGISTERED BY 6.00PM WILL NOT BE JUDGED BUT MAY STILL TAKE PART IN THE PROCESSION.