Participate in the 2026 parade

Participation requirements and code of conduct

Please take note of the vehicle safety guidelines that must be followed.

• Participants are to follow the parade marshals’ instructions closely on the day.
  
• For environmental reasons, balloons are not permitted in the parade. Please consider using reusable decorations like flags, bubbles, bunting, flowers, and paper decorations.
• All minors are to be accompanied by an adult on a float but we would prefer there were no minors for safety reasons.
• No activities such as dancing or jumping on the back of trucks or utes are permitted.
• Any political demonstration or protest of any kind will not be tolerated.
• The use of lewd or vulgar language is not permitted when marching.
• No drinking alcohol or smoking in the parade.
• If submitting a vehicle, please describe how your vehicle will be decorated. Poorly decorated vehicles with excess advertising will be rejected. If in doubt please query in the registration form or email enquiries@brisbaneirishfestival.com.au
• All vehicles participating in the parade are asked not to sound their horns, as this can interfere with the musicians’ performances.
• Only registered vehicles will be permitted in the parade so please fill out the form accurately.
• If your vehicle is deemed unfit or unsafe for the parade, you may be prevented from participating. Marshalls will inspect your float before proceeding.
• Long trucks, diggers and excavators will not be permitted.
• Participants are not to throw or distribute candy, flyers, or any other objects from vehicles or marchers.
• Participants are not allowed to solicit donations on the parade route or sell anything to spectators. Parade Marshals will enforce this policy.
• Large inflatables must be secured.
• Private businesses will incur a $250 participation fee. Fee is waived for advertisers and sponsors.