The Wild Rumpus 2009 Halloween Parade and Spectacle participation guidelines
While we DO want to indulge The Unbridled Creative Impulse with this event, there are some very important foundational guidelines that must be unconditionally adhered to.
First, 3 requests put forth by City Officials: 1. Please do not block entrances to or exits from public
places
Second, the General Guidelines for Participation RESPECT 1. The Wild Rumpus provides NO exemption at this time from City, County, State and Federal laws. Normal laws apply in all instances. In every case, in your involvement with The Wild Rumpus parade, you must respect and follow established laws governing action and behavior. 2. Behavior and actions of participants should be tailored to the relative safety of all involved, and any passers-by or incidental people encountered. Bad attitudes or dangerous behavior isn't acceptable. If it is judged by Master of Ceremonies or Brigade Leaders that you or a group shows a propensity toward this type of wrongful conduct, you and/or they will be discharged from the Rumpus immediately and possibly permanently banned from future events. 3. Pleasant, gracious attitudes toward Cops and Law Enforcement all around, please. You're partying while they work. How would you feel? Let's ALL have fun with this. 4. Have fun and entertain yourself while maintaining consideration for others. Some spectators will be excited by you, others may not want intrusion... be aware and don't mess with folks who aren't into it.
COSTUMING AND PRESENTATION 1. No sharp metal objects or weapons of any type will be allowed in the parade. If weaponry (guns, swords, spears, chainsaw) is "essential" to your costume, it must be IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZABLE AS OBVIOUSLY FAKE to ANY spectator. Expect to be checked before parading, with the understanding that there is a possibility your accessory may fail this guideline based on the opinion of the Master of Ceremonies or Brigade Leaders. 2. Though you are certainly invited to be sexy and show skin, your costume should not be X-rated. This is not New Orleans or the Nevada Desert... there are laws regarding nudity. Be creative but stay within bounds. 3. Other costume ideas or accessory items deemed to be potentially dangerous, or which threaten the overall legality of the endeavor and the safety of participants and spectators are forbidden and banned.
PROCESSION 1. This parade is to take place on approved walking areas, including SIDEWALKS and parking lots. Streets are off limits to participants, with the exception of CROSSING at designated crosswalk areas. We will pay respect to regulations regarding pedestrian traffic. 2. If certain Brigades wish to perform an act, the Rumpus can be arranged to occasionally pause forward motion so that performances can take place, within reason and depending on the space. 3. Follow the Master of Ceremonies and your Brigade Captain. 4. No alcohol may be consumed for the duration of the parade. Open containers of alcoholic beverages are illegal in downtown Athens. 5. Bicycles and skateboards are not allowed on sidewalks in downtown Athens. If you have one of these in your possession during the parade, you must dismount and push/carry it.
YOU WILL BE FILMED By taking part in this (Glorious) event, you are in effect agreeing that it is ok with you to be filmed, and that the footage of you may be used to produce a short feature.
HERDING CATS There's a great potential for chaos to intrude on the Rumpus. Be aware, and just make it easy. Nobody wants to baby-sit you, so don't be a baby (unless it is your costume, but bring your own sitter). These guidelines are posted for a reason and you are expected to adhere to them. Thanks.
This page will be probably be updated, but that's all for now. "Enjoy wildness- safely" is the overall message.
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