Grabbing spots for parade? Know rules

PROVO — Parade-watchers can stake out spots along the route of the Fourth of July Grand Parade in Provo as long as they follow Provo City's regulations.

"We have 25,000 people who come along that parade route in a comparatively short amount of time," said Wayne Parker, Provo's chief administrative officer. "It's important to have a few basic rules to make sure every one can have a great time."

Officials warn that rules put into place last year will be enforced.

Spectators should stay on public property — between the curb and the sidewalk — unless invited by a private property owner to view the parade with them.

Spectators are welcome to set up chairs, blankets, and shade canopies along no-camping routes any day before the parade — but Parker said there's no guarantee they won't be stolen.

Overnight camping on public property along the route is only allowed on University Avenue — not on 100 South, 200 East, or Center Street.

Those who go against this rule will be cited by police.

Spectators are welcome on 100 South, 200 East and Center street until 11 p.m. Monday night and after 5 a.m. Tuesday morning.

No alcohol can be consumed along the parade route.

Any vertical obstruction that would block the view of the parade should be removed by 8 a.m. Tuesday.

There will be no parking along the parade route after 8 p.m. Monday night.

City ordinances on noise, obstructing traffic and disorderly conduct will be enforced. No loud noises or large furniture blocking the public right-of-way are allowed.

Signs will be posted along the parade route summarizing the rules and fliers will be handed out by police officers and others patrolling the parade route.

New this year is a parking lot for the handicapped at the LDS chapel on 100 South and 100 East. Bleachers will also be available there.

Both parking and bleachers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.