2024 Senior Car Parade Guidelines (Date: June 1st)

PRE-PARADE:  EACH STUDENT MUST FILL OUT A REGISTRATION AND SIGN A WAIVER.

• 1 or 2 seniors per vehicle recommended for maximum visibility of each grad.
• Only passenger cars and trucks are permitted to participate.
• All drivers must be 25 years or older, have a current drivers license, registration and insurance as required by Washington State Law.
• Seniors and drivers should arrive at DirtFish in their pre-decorated vehicle between 4:45-5:30 pm on June 1. Students arriving after 5:30 p.m. will not be allowed to participate. Use the entrance at 7001 396th Drive SE.
• Vehicles should already be decorated when arriving at DirtFish. Any car arriving with inappropriate decorations including slogans or signage will be turned away.  An emphasis on Mt Si colors or those indicating the senior’s next chapter is encouraged.  Decorations should be well secured and not include any items that could fall off and become a hazard.
• Seniors must wear their cap and gown for admittance.
• Access to DirtFish will be on the eastside 396th Drive SE.  You can arrive from Meadowbrook, Reinig road but avoid Mill Pond Road.
• Cars will immediately begin staging upon arrival. If you want your vehicle to be in line with a friend's vehicle, arrive at the same time.
  
• Remain in or near your vehicle at DirtFish.  Students that do not follow rules may be asked to leave.
• Porta Pottys for participants will be at the top of the stairs near helipad.
  
• Do not leave any trash, litter, or car decorations at DirtFish. Their continued participation is contingent on our students and families respecting their facilities.

PARADE:

• The police ask that all spectators remain on the west side of the Parkway (the library/fire station side) to view the parade as it proceeds down the route.
• Participants must remain seated in the vehicle during the parade.
• Seniors are not allowed to drive themselves, allowing them to focus on waving and greeting their spectators.
• Keep the speed of the parade to 5mph; try not to race ahead or slam on brakes.
  
• Distance between cars should be at least 100 ft. Drivers must pay attention to the car in front of of them at all times.
• Students should not throw candy, trinkets, or any other materials from the vehicles.
• Students and drivers must follow the directions of law enforcement, city officials, pace cars, and volunteers at all times. Anyone not following the rules at DirtFish or on the parade route may be asked to leave. Police may issue citations to drivers who fail to follow their directions or break any laws.

POST-PARADE:

• The parade will end at the intersection of Snoqualmie Pkwy and Jacobia. The parade does not turn around and continue up the opposite side of the Parkway.
• For safety, any students riding in the back (bed) of a pickup truck should move to the truck interior (cab) or a different vehicle before riding home following the parade.