WILLOW AREA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, INC.

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Safety Guidelines Willow 4th of July Parade

1. All operators of vehicles or ATVs shall have a valid license.
2. Once your float has started along the parade route no one should enter or exit the float or vehicle.
3. Any animals included in the parade are the responsibility of the owner & must be kept under control and cleaned up after.
4. Parade participants under the age of 18 must have adult supervision at all times.
5. No candy or giveaways shall be thrown from a vehicle or float. Participants walking beside the floats may hand or toss candy underhand to the spectators.
6. There shall be no smoking or consumption of alcohol on any float.
7. No fireworks or firearms are to be discharged at any time during the parade.

The WACO appointed Parade Marshall may prohibit a participant, group or float from participating if any potential safety hazard is identified and not resolved.

In the event of an emergency call 911

Non-emergency contacts:
CERT: Brenda McCain 907-355-1418 Fire Department Coordinating: Asst. Chief Garret Davidson 907-982-0191 or Chief Rich Boothby 907-707-5566

WACO Representative: Tryg Erickson WACO Chair 907-242-5590
Adopted by WACO June 6, 2016
Reviewed June 4, 2025
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Safety Guidelines Willow 4th of July Parade 

1. All operators of vehicles or ATVs shall have a valid license.  
2. Once your float has started along the parade route no one should enter or exit the float or vehicle.  
3. Any animals included in the parade are the responsibility of the owner & must be kept under control and cleaned up after. 
4. Parade participants under the age of 18 must have adult supervision at all times.  
5. No candy or giveaways shall be thrown from a vehicle or float. Participants walking beside the floats may hand or toss candy underhand to the spectators.  
6. There shall be no smoking or consumption of alcohol on any float.  
7. No fireworks or firearms are to be discharged at any time during the parade. 

The WACO appointed Parade Marshall may prohibit a participant, group or float from participating if any potential safety hazard is identified and not resolved. 

In the event of an emergency call 911 

Non-emergency contacts: 
CERT: Brenda McCain 907-355-1418 Fire Department Coordinating: Asst. Chief Garret Davidson 907-982-0191 or Chief Rich Boothby 907-707-5566 

WACO Representative: Tryg Erickson WACO Chair 907-242-5590 
Adopted by WACO June 6, 2016 
Reviewed June 4, 2025

July 4th will be a blast this year! Parade and BBQ as usual, but- this year, also: most patriotic Outfit, ATV, and Cake competition, Split-the-Pot, and all that while the farmers market will be taking place as usual on a Friday.
*Thank you Susitna Valley Realty for the generous donation for the BBQ.
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Quick question, is the atv competition only side X sides and 4-wheelers? Daughter was going to drive our little tractor but can switch to the side X side if needed.

July 4th will be a blast this year!  Parade and BBQ as usual, but- this year, also: most patriotic Outfit, ATV, and Cake competition, Split-the-Pot, and all that while the farmers market will be taking place as usual on a Friday.   
*Thank you Susitna Valley Realty for the generous donation for the BBQ.
The Sunshine Clinic is receiving accolades!
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