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Water:
Use plenty of water. Water will quench your thirst and minimize dehydration.
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Sunglasses:
Wearing sunglasses will filter out the majority of harmful ultra violet
light and save your retinas from damage.
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Glitter:
Minimize the use of glitter on your face. This reflective dust
attracts the glare of the sun and increases the chance of burning
your face.
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Sunscreen:
Apply and keep applying sunscreen during the day. This affords protection
from sun exposure.
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Emergency:
In an emergency, all DJs will be instructed to have the left lane
cleared along the parade route to facilitate movement by emergency
vehicles. DJ’s MUST stop music and assist in clearing left lane.
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Safety: DCCC and all bandleaders will reinforce safety in and
around the parade trucks.
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Safety:
barriers are to be provided around the trailer bed and wheels.
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No
one is allowed to climb on or off vehicles while it is in motion.
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No
more than six (staff) people are allowed on a truck at any time.
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Tie-down
of band equipment and other general safety prerequisites shall be
reinforced.
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Masqueraders
are required to follow the directives of the parade marshals.
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All
children shall be furnished with visible identification bracelets.
Parents/Guardians, enjoy yourselves but not at the expense of your
kids. Know where your kids are at all times!
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Emergency
stations are located at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and
Georgia Avenue and at Georgia Avenue and Barry Place.