1. Float riders
must be members in good standing of the Krewe des
Ambassadeurs. Only Krewe members will be permitted to ride.
Riders must put in a least 5 nights of work with one of the
eleven Krewe Committees to be eligible to ride.
2. The rider fee
of $50.00 per person allows participation in all the parades
the Krewe places the float during the 2011 season. Each
rider will provide his/her own throws. Riders will be
accepted on a first come- first ride basis as rider fees are
received. A wait list of paid riders will be maintained in
the event a rider is unable to participate in any of the
planned parades. Substitute riders will be placed from the
list, again on a first come-first ride basis. Rider fees
will not be refunded.
3. Positions on
the float will be assigned by the Float Chairman. There are
approximately 43 spaces available on the float.
4. All riders
are subject to the following rules. Any rider who does not
abide by the rules can be removed from the float by the
Captain or a Float Chairman.
a. Riders must
wear a Mardi Gras jacket, a mask, a shirt without logo’s or
printing (other than an Ambassadeurs logo) and white gloves.
In case of extremely cold weather, wear a pair of white
gloves over a pair of warm gloves. The crowd will only see
you from the waist up.
Remember the
float will have sharp edges and bead hangers so keep that in
mind when dressing. Rings, watches, and bracelets should not
be worn for safety reasons.
b. Riders will
not throw on curves or when the float is stopped. This
prevents parade watchers from coming too close to the float
resulting in bodily injury.
c. Riders may
bring refreshments but must drink out of a cup with a lid.
No glass containers will be permitted on the float. No
alcohol in Minden.
d. Riders cannot
smoke on the float. This is a Fire Marshall rule and we can
be pulled from a parade if anyone is caught smoking on the
float.
e. Riders are
responsible for getting their throws to the float and
helping clean up the float and return the float to the den
after the parade.
Additional
details about float loading will be sent to the riders at a
later date.
5. Float throws
must meet specific requirements.
*Beads - Beads
must be at least 33 inches long which is a standard throw
bead. We will work to purchase these in bulk with the other
Krewes and riders are responsible for the cost of their
beads if they take advantage of the bulk buy.
*Other Throws -
Riders may throw other items from the float but should check
with Float Chairmen concerning any questions on the
appropriateness of a throw item. The following are not
approved throw items: underwear, or condoms. Any item that
may be offensive to the crowd or bring discredit upon the
Krewe should not be thrown.
*If you have
questions about a throw item, get approval from the Captain
or Float Chairman before purchasing. Approved and suggested
additional throws include the following: plastic items such
as Frisbees, skimmer rings, plastic toys, specialty beads,
stuffed toys, plastic Krewe cups, Krewe doubloons.
Rider fees are
now being accepted. Please send your money to the address
below. Make your check payable to the Krewe des
Ambassadeurs.
Krewe des
Ambassadeurs P. O. Box 2 Minden, LA 71058
