Krewe of TitansCode of Conduct and
Safety Policy

The following is the Krewe of Titans policy with respect to conduct of, and safety for, float riders and for riders at club functions. The reading, understanding and acknowledgment of this Policy are a requisite to participate in the parade or other Club functions. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this policy will result in a rider being prohibited from riding in the parade, without exception. A rider must conduct himself as a lady/gentleman at all times, in accordance with City/Parish Parade Ordinances, Club rules, regulations, policies, by-laws and traditions, including but not limited to the Club Conduct and Safety Policy. Accordingly:

1. A rider must wear their entire Club issued costume during the parade, including any float headwear and accessories. The parade is over when it disbands at the approved area as identified by Club Officials in conjunction with the City of Slidell.
2. Only riders or other Club authorized personnel are allowed on the float at any time in the formation and staging areas of the parade, during the parade, and in the disbanding area of the Parade. Any other persons may be ejected summarily from the float. All riders should remain on their designated floats unless properly authorized. Formation area is designated as Fritchie Park. Staging Area is designated Spartan Drive.
3. Advertising or other signage on the float is strictly prohibited.
4. The following activities are strictly prohibited:
   1. Taunting parade viewers either by word or gesture;
   2. Hurling of objects at parade viewers (The rider should throw things to parade viewers, not at them);
   3. Possession on the float or throwing from the float of commercial items or items from another entity or sexually explicit or oriented, indecent, lewd and/or obscene devices or items. (A rider may only throw authorized Club items and/or generic throws except as prohibited herein.);
   4. Engaging, appearing or participating in sexually explicit or oriented, indecent, lewd and/or obscene conduct, gestures, costuming, or other such activity;
   5. Rowdy or unruly conduct;
   6. Utilization on, or throwing from, the float of projectiles such as silly string, confetti cannons, and other sharp pointed objects, or any other object item that may cause harm or injury to riders and/or parade viewers.
5. Smoking on floats is strictly prohibited at all times. This includes E Cigarettes and Vaping.
6. Public drinking on the float is strictly prohibited. Riders should not consume alcoholic beverages in excess. Riding while intoxicated is prohibited. If a rider is observed to be intoxicated, he will be removed from his float.
7. Public consumption of food/drink on the float is strictly prohibited during the parade. Food/Drink may be consumed on the float, but out of the clear view of the public. Absolutely no glass containers/bottles are permitted on floats.
8. Sound systems and DJ’s on floats must be coordinated with the Parade Day chairman. Any DJ must be authorized by the Club and must adhere to the rules set forth by the Krewe of Titans and the City of Slidell.
9. A rider cannot change his position on the float without the concurrence of the float lieutenant, and cannot ride in any place on the float not designated for riders (i.e. railings, top of float, props, etc.). A rider must stay in his position until the parade is over.
10. The addition of nails, screws, hooks and/or bead racks, without the authorization of the Float Committee prior to the parade, is prohibited. Throws should be stacked and positioned so that each rider has adequate space to stand throughout the parade. Beads should not be hung over the sides of the float as this can damage the float, its decorations and aesthetic appearance. Each rider is allocated a certain amount of space. Please do not infringe on your fellow rider’s space.
11. A rider cannot discard cardboard boxes and other trash along the parade route.
12. Riders may throw items only along the parade route. Throwing in the formation/staging areas before the parade starts or in the disbanding area after the parade is over is prohibited. The Club must obey city ordinances which prohibit throwing until the float reaches the designated start which is Pontchartrain Drive.
13. Floats are equipped with side gates for entry and exit purposes. Riders must be extremely careful when entering, and particularly when exiting, the float. Boarding is in the formation area only. Riders are not authorized to enter or exit the float without the approval of the Float Lieutenant. No rider is to exit the float until: (a) the tractor/truck has come to a full and complete stop; (b) the tractor/truck driver has turned off his engine and has indicated to the Float Lieutenant that it is safe to disembark; and the Float Lieutenant has authorized disembarking the float. At that time, all riders must leave the float expeditiously and carefully. No exceptions.
14. Riders are encouraged to invite a reasonable number of family and close friends to approved organizational events. (i.e. Coronation, Ball, Social Functions)
15. A rider must be in good health to ride. In the event of any question regarding a rider’s health, it will be necessary for them to produce a doctor’s communication certifying that he/she is sufficiently healthy to ride.