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Rules and Regulations

 

 

Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi

Paniolo Parade 

Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 10:00am

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION & PARADE RULES

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Mahalo nui loa for participating in a great tradition of Hawai'i! Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaii began in 1947, the Paniolo Parade started by the Waimea Hawaiian Homesteaders in 1952, is now in its 72nd year.  The parade rules and regulations are made for your safety and the safety of others. We appreciate your participation and cooperation. 

 

All participants are encouraged to wear the current yearʻs Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi Medallion at all Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi events.

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~    The Parade Committee       ~ 

 

  • INFORMATION 

 

  • SPONSORS - Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi Sponsors invited to participate in the parade must complete the sponsor form and have all signage approved by Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi. 

 

  • The Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi Paniolo Festival Committee is operated by the cultural division of the Waimea Hawaiian Homesteaders Association Inc. a 501(c)3 non-profit native Hawaiian organization.  The chairperson and committee is approved by the Waimea Nui Cultural Division and responsible to the Festivals' Board of Directors. The Parade Chairperson appoints his/her own committee and sub-committees for positions and duties deemed necessary. 

 

  • Monitors - together with the Parade Chairperson, the Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi have the official responsibility for and discretionary authority over, all parade functions and participants. 

 

  • -  The Chairman of Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi announces the theme of the annual Paniolo Parade. This year's theme is “NĀ PANIOLO HOʻOHANOHANO, GRAND ARE THE COWBOYS.”         

 

  • Route - The parade will have a new route, starting at Waimea Park on Lindsey Rd, heading into town, turning left onto Mamalahoa Hwy heading east through the town, then right onto Pukalani Rd., then right onto Alaohia Rd., and concluding at the Kalani Schutte Waimea District Park in a Festival Hoʻolauleʻa.

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  • All Parade participants may purchase this yearʻs Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi Medallion and merchandise while supplies last. You may pick it up at the mandatory participants meeting on Thursday Sept 5, 2024 at Kuhio Hale in Waimea

 

 

  • Time - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024. 

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CLASSIFICATION & RULES 

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1. Bands, Schools, Marching & Specialty Units with instruments/Marching Units without instruments:  Non-Competition include: Military Band, Marching Performance, Drill Team, including School ROTC, School Band. - Non-Competition

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2.. Floats (see also, Float Rules & Regs) - Competition Category

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3. Pā`ū Unit - Aliʻi Wāhine & Aliʻi Kāne - Competition Category

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4. Equestrian Unit (different from pāʻū unit)- Non-Competition

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5. Specialty Vehicles (cars, trolleys, etc. all vehicles must be decorated) -Non-Competition

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6. Mobile units - golf carts, bikes, motorcycles, UTV, etc...- Non-Competition

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7. Nā Hulu Kūpuna - Waimeaʻs Living Treasures -Non-Competition

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8. Paniolo Memorial Ride -Non-Competition

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9. Roving Marshals - Security on horseback

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DEADLINES - Thursday September 5th, 2024 6PM @ Kuhio Hale

 

Each application will be reviewed. The Parade Committee will advise applicants of acceptance or rejection no later than September 14, 2024.

 

NOTES

 

  • The Parade Committee determines the parade size.

 

  • Maximum participation of a single sponsor, organization or group will not exceed 500 persons regardless of unit configurations.  

 

  • Should a sponsor desire a multi-unit group be kept together, all consideration will be given by the Parade committee.

 

  • Participation in the Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi Paniolo parade is by invitation only. All participants must abide by the rules and regulations established by the Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi Paniolo Parade Committee.

 

  • Violation of Parade Rules may, at the discretion of the Parade Chairperson, result in suspension from the parade and/or from future participation.

 

 

 

 

     RULES 

                

  • For your safety and comfort, the benefit of spectators and toward the continued excellence of the Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaiʻi Paniolo Parade, the following rules must be followed closely: 

 

  • Participants may not accompany an entry on foot unless they form an integral part of that entry. Persons allowed must not detract from the entry in any way and the Parade Chairperson will determine compliance.

 

  • Participants MUST keep positions assigned to them in the parade formation area and throughout the parade to its official terminus unless directed otherwise by an official parade monitor. . 

 

  • During the parade, approximately 60-feet must be maintained between all units unless otherwise instructed by a Parade Monitor. Should the parade stop, close the gap to 30 feet. Re-establish the 60-foot spacing when the parade begins again. 

 

  • Floats may stop if the unit ahead stops or if instructed to do so by a Parade Monitor. Drivers may not stop or deviate from the straight, forward progress of the parade route.

 

  • FLOAT BREAKDOWNS: should a float break down, 3 minutes are allowed to restart the engine, if a float cannot be restarted within 3 minutes, a tow vehicle will be summoned to tow the vehicle through the parade.

 

  • Bands and Specialty Units engaging in counter marches or other trick maneuvers may not delay the forward progress of the parade. 

 

  • There is no food service in the formation area. Eat a good breakfast before assembling and keep hydrated. However, please remember that the parade route is 2 miles without restrooms.

 

  •  Float entry passengers. along the parade route unless absolutely required because of illness or other emergencies. Notify a Parade Monitor if an emergency arises. 

 

  • PARADE ENTRANTS – NO THROWING OF FLOWERS, CANDIES, OR ANY OTHER OBJECTS TO BYSTANDERS.

 

  • COORDINATOR/CONTACT PERSONS are responsible for making all rules and regulations relevant to your parade entry available to, and understood by, the participants. 

 

 

 

  • PARADE PARTICIPANTS MEETING 

 

Parade formation details will be issued at the Parade Participants Meeting on

 

Thursday September 5th, 2024 6PM @ Kuhio Hale

 

A representative from each entry must attend the mandatory meeting and communicate with the Parade Committee - Float, Equestrian, Halau/Dance Troupe, Bands, Riding, Walking, Specialty Units.

 

Failure to attend mandatory meetings, may at the determination of the Parade Committee and Parade Chairperson, affect your entry's participation in the parade. 

 

Any questions, contact: Micah Kamohoalii, Parade Chair or Parade Co-chair Tricia Kainoa Hodson

 

Email: AlohaFestivalsHawaii@gmail.com

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Rules and Reg are still being updated and uploading for each unit category.

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