SHS ALUMNI
Springfield High School Alumni Association
SCHEDULED EACH YEAR FOR THE SATURDAY OF FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND
Alumni Day Parade
UPCOMING THEMES:
June 14, 2025: VERMONT MADE
2026: Games Shows
2027: Musicals
2028: Remember When or Now or then
2029: Fairy Tales
PARADE AWARDS
$900.00 total is awarded.
Most Outstanding (1st only) - $500.00
1st Non-Alumni - $100.00 plus banner
2nd Non-Alumni - banner only
1st Humorous - $100.00 plus banner
2nd Humorous - banner only
1st Most Artistic - $100.00 plus banner
2nd Most Artistic - banner only
1st Most Original - $100.00 plus banner
2nd Most Original - banner only
S.H.S.A.A. Parade Code of Ethics
As you plan your float, please keep in mind the following rules of Alumni Parade participation:
1. Intoxicating beverages are not to be consumed by any parade participant. If intoxicating beverages or the results of consumption of such beverages is observed by the parade judges, chairperson, or any trustee, the float shall be disqualified and ineligible for any prize or prize money.
2. Safety
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Any connection between the tow vehicle and the float must be a lawful hitch with safety chains.
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All objects must be securely attached.
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Fire extinguishers are required on all floats.
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No candy, etc. is to be thrown from the float. If it is to be distributed, it must be exchanged hand to hand. We do not want children running out in front of moving floats. Also NOTHING - including water guns, with any substance can NOT be directed at the crowd.
3. Keep approximately four car lengths between participating units in the parade. Any float that does not maintain this distance, resulting in a large gap in the parade, shall forfeit points in the judging. Driving too close to another float, vehicle, etc. makes it difficult.
4. Refrain from profanity.
5. Do not use any objects or materials which could damage clothing or
personal property or cause bodily harm or injury to spectators.
6. Observe state road laws on width and height when transporting the float to and from the parade. The road limits on height is 16', width is 25'. Must stay within these limits in order to clear overhead wires.and sides of road for spectators. Recommend 15' high and 15' wide. Most trailers are 8'-9' wide.
7. All debris MUST be cleaned up after the parade.
8. All floats will be inspected at parade line-up for worthiness of participation.
9. All floats must remain at the post parade gathering at Riverside for final judging to be eligible for awards. You will be notified when judging is completed.
2025 Alumni Day Parade Information:
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All parade participants enter from Clinton Street at the entrance to the walking path/Farmer’s Market area. Floats and bands will continue around the building and come out in the staging area in the LBL parking lot. (PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE A VEHICLE FOR LATER, IT CAN BE PARKED HERE. DO NOT PLAN TO LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE IN THE STAGING AREA WITH THE FLOATS AND BANDS.)
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Classic vehicles and dignitary vehicles are to enter at the same place but upon entering turn immediately to the left and line-up in front of the businesses on the access road.
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All fire trucks are to lineup at the Springfield Fire Department. The Springfield department will enter at the front of the parade BUT the out of town fire trucks will stage on Bridge Street and enter at the end of the parade showing that it is concluded.
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We ask that everyone is parked and ready to start by 10:00am. At this time the Pastor of the Day will give a blessing over the parade and all alumni festivities. At this time we ask that you gather at the exit and respect the blessing. Parade will start 10:30am sharp. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE PARADE ROUTE WILL BE CLOSED OFF BY POLICE AT 10:00am.
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As stated above: PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE A VEHICLE FOR LATER, IT CAN BE PARKED HERE. DO NOT PLAN TO LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE IN THE STAGING AREA WITH THE FLOATS AND BANDS or make arrangement to be dropped off and make arrangements to be picked up at Riverside Middle School. Parking is limited so please be on time - early is even better.
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There will be alumni officials there to help you get lined up. Please be patient and have no fear everyone will be in the parade as scheduled. If there are any questions you can contact Jean Patoine 802-591-7230. As you plan your float, please keep in mind the rules of Alumni participation.
