El Katif Shrine Units supports the parade schedules of all the communities in EASTERN WASHINGTON, NORTHERN IDAHO AND PARTS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.

SHRINE PARADE REGULATIONS

1. NON-SHRINERS. Other than the police escort, dignitaries and distinguished guests, only Shriners are permitted in Shrine parades.
2. CADENCE. Marching cadence will be 110 steps to the minute, except for specialized units which may require a different cadence.
3. INTERVAL. Intervals of not over 80 feet between temples and 40 feet between units are to be constantly maintained.
4. NO IMPERSONATIONS. No impersonations of ethnic groups, females, or political figures are allowed in parades.
5. VEHICLE EQUIPMENT. No motorized vehicles shall engage their sirens, flashing lights or colored lights. They are to use their turn indicators and items required by law.
6. SAFETY LAWS. Motorcycles, scooters, and other motorized vehicles shall obey local laws regarding speed, prudent operation and the use of hard helmets instead of fezzes.
7. THROWING OBJECTS. Neither candy nor other objects shall be thrown or handed to spectators along the parade route.
8. DEMEANING DISPLAYS. No demeaning displays, or discharge of firearms of any type, or other items that may be considered in poor taste are permitted.
9. INTOXICATING BEVERAGES. Members of participating units shall not drink any intoxicating beverages before or during any parade, and they shall be circumspect in the use of soft drinks in public places so as not to give the impression they are drinking intoxicants.
10. REVIEWING STAND. At the reviewing stand during Imperial parades, temple Divans will give the hand salute and will not stop to salaam. At association of temples parades, the temple Potentates may leave their cars and accept the salutes of their units.
11. NATIONAL FLAG. No national flag shall be lowered or dipped when passing the Reviewing Stand or elsewhere.
12. ENFORCEMENT. Parade marshals shall enforce all Shrine parade regulations and they shall report any violator to the Potentate of his temple. Failure on the part of a temple Potentate to cooperate with parade marshals shall be reported in writing.
13. POTENTATE RESPONSIBILITY. Each Potentate is personally responsible and accountable for knowingly permitting any violation of parade regulations. Temple Potentates are required to review parade regulations with their temple marshal, the Parade Marshal, and their unit heads.

CIVIC PARADES

Units that participate in non-Shrine parades may do so only with approval from their Potentate. Should they be requested to participate in the jurisdiction of another temple, they will also need the permission of the Potentate of that temple. Practice good Shrine etiquette when parading in non-Shrine parades and follow the protocol set up by the host sponsor of the parade. Non-Shriners are not permitted to participate in Shrine Units in civic parades.

Insurance certificates for specific parades can be obtained by calling the Recorder at the Temple office. Normally these certificates are available within 24 hours.

Note: To obtain an application not available at the Temple call the Chamber of Commerce or Mayor’s office of the desired community. When obtaining an entry form from the Temple be sure that it is a photo copy and NOT the only copy we have. Ask Danette for a copy!! Thanks.