Controversy
Because of an outlandish ensemble many years ago which featured a sexual bondage theme, guidelines and regulations for all floats and participants in the Solstice Parade since have been strictly enforced. These specific regulations regarding the content of the parade can be found in the Parade Registration Form Guidelines: http://www.solsticeparade.com/images/uploads/ParadeReg2011.pdf . There can be no words, no symbols, no nudity, floats must be people-powered, and "cannot represent physical harm to any human being. The representation of blood (fake or otherwise), dominance/violence, and or sadmasochistic behavior is not appropriate..no whips, guns, knives, or weapons of any kind, or props intended to represent weapons of any kind are allowed."
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