§ 34-16. Age of parade participants.

(a)

The minimum age of persons participating in any carnival parade made up of floats and/or vehicles, whether as riders of floats or members of bands or marching units, or otherwise, shall be 12 years. This restriction shall not apply to pages, attendants, grand marshals, or special guest celebrities riding floats or vehicles therein or to persons participating in truck parades.

(b)

Persons employed as operators of animation on floats shall be at least 15 years of age and shall have the necessary work permits required by law.

(c)

Persons employed or engaged to carry a liquid fuel flambeaux or compressed gas flambeaux shall be at least 18 years of age. Government approved identification will be required.

(d)

The minimum age of persons participating in truck parades shall be three years.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 19,314, § 1, 7-15-99; M.C.S., Ord. No. 25988, § 5, 8-14-14)