Krewe of Bonaparte

Please read these Float Rider Responsibilities and sign form.

By order of the LAFAYETTE POLICE DEPARTMENT:

  • NO GLASS CONTAINERS (floats may have random inspections)
  • NO MUSIC WITH VULGAR AND PROFANE LYRICS
  • NO THROWING WHEN THE FLOAT IS STOPPED
  • NO THROWING NEXT TO THE SIDE OF THE FLOAT
  • NO THROWING ANYTHING THAT MAY HURT OR INJURE A PARADE SPECTATOR
  • NO THROWING ANY OBJECT IN A MANNER THAT MAY HURT OR INJURE A PARADE SPECTATOR
  • NO MYLAR CONFETTI
  • FLOAT CAPTAINS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR FLOATS AND THEIR RIDERS' CONDUCT

Rules set by THE KREWE OF BONAPARTE:

  • No one under the age of 21 will be allowed to ride.
  • Float rider registration is non-transferable.
  • Float rider registration is non-reimbursable.
  • Float riders shall not bring any unpaid guest aboard the float.
  • Float riders shall not damage or modify the float in any way.
  • Riders must wear a costume.
  • Riders must wear a mask, either face-painted or real.
  • Riders should not drink alcoholic beverages if riding in the perch
  • Contact your float captain if you are unable to ride**

Additional Rules for Rider Conduct:

All float riders should conduct themselves in an appropriate fashion and not act or do anything that will or may bring the Krewe or riders into public disrepute, scandal or ridicule or reflect unfavorably on the Krewe. The rider shall not do anything that would tend to shock, insult or offend the community or public morals or decency. The float rider shall conform their actions to the above relative to including but not limited to costumes, music, throws, activity on the float and communications to the public.

Penalties

Penalties for infractions of the above mentioned rules will result in disciplinary action by the Board of Directors for the Krewe of Bonaparte, including but not limited to loss of rider privileges.

As a rider in the 2022 Krewe of Bonaparte Parade, I agree to abide by any rules listed above and by the rules set by the Lafayette Police Department, Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association and the Krewe of Bonaparte.  Float riders are informed that any disobedience of these rules may result in loss of float privileges and/or arrest by local law enforcement.

I agree to all terms of the Float Rider Responsibilities

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