2025 Isis Shrine Parades
July 22-Colby, KS
July 26-Wilson, KS
July 29-Abilene, KS
July 31-Salina, KS
August 2-Goodland, KS
September 1-Hoisington, KS
September 6-Hope, KS
September 27-Salina, KS
November 11-Beloit, KS
November 22-Salina, KS
December 6-Russell, KS
*Indicates Shriner Only Parades
Parade information may change without any prior notification. If you parade in any other parades not listed above, you must contact the Potentate for permission and inform the office of the dates and location to be covered by Temple insurance. All Nobles and Ladies must follow the guidelines of Shriner International General Order #1 and Bylaws when parading. Please check the Isis Shrine website and social media for updated information on times, staging areas, and other pertinent information.
Parade Guidance From Shriners International:
With parade season rapidly approaching, please be aware that if you are operating, towing, or using a piece of equipment owned by the Temple or a Unit/Club of the Temple, a copy of your driver’s license must be on file with the office. It will then be shared with the insurance company. If the Temple’s insurance company does not have a copy of your driver’s license, you are not covered while using a piece of parade equipment. You can scan and email a copy of your license to isisshrinerecorder@gmail.com.
If you own the piece of parade equipment, you must provide proof of insurance for that piece of equipment. If a Unit or Club owns a piece of equipment and wants it covered by the Temple insurance, the serial number/VIN, year, make, model, and pictures must be submitted to the office to be kept on file. Suppose you are operating a piece of parade equipment in a parade, and the previous has not been done. In that case, you are not covered by the Temple insurance and would be responsible if an incident were to occur. The following guidance is from Shriners International regarding parades. This information should be covered by all Unit and Club leadership, as well as your members, at your next meeting.
2024-25 Shriner International Bylaws:
§ 336.2 Public Exhibitions and Civic Parades.
(a) Shriners Only. Notwithstanding the provisions in §335.11, in parades of temples at annual Sessions of Shriners International, unless written dispensation is received from the Imperial Potentate for the annual Session during his term in office, or in local Shriners parades or exhibitions under the auspices of temples or Shrine associations, only Nobles shall participate.
(b) Civic Parades. In civic parades, and non-Shrine public appearances, Nobles, their spouses and their children, and Masonic related or sponsored organizations, may participate, with the approval of the Potentate. Only Nobles may perform, compete, ride vehicles with fewer than four wheels, or operate any vehicle while parading.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) and (b) above, in those situations where a specific license is required by a state, due to the size, weight or passenger carrying capacity of a vehicle to be used in a parade, and should there be no member Noble properly licensed to operate said vehicle, the temple may hire a properly licensed driver with proof of proper insurance required, and verify that the driver has an acceptable driving record according to any applicable insurance carrier(s). This driver must be added to the insurance policy, and accepted by the insurance company, prior to his/her operating any vehicle on behalf of the temple.
(d) Potentate Approval. No temple unit is permitted to participate in a parade or public exhibition without the express approval of the Potentate.
(e) Outside of Jurisdiction Approval. Public appearances by units are under the auspices of the temple with which they are identified and are not permitted in any place outside the templeʼs jurisdiction except with the consent of the potentate of the temple having jurisdiction.
(f) No Compensation. Units and their members are prohibited from accepting any reward or compensation for participating in parades and exhibitions.
(g) Musical Groups. In civic parades and functions, Shrine musical groups may, with the approval of the Potentate, allow guest musicians to participate. The guest must be distinguished from the Nobles in dress.
2024-25 Shriner International General Order #1:
SHRINE PARADE REGULATIONS
1. Non-Shriners. Other than the police escort, dignitaries, distinguished guests and Shriners Hospitals for Children patients and any necessary caregiver, 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. Impersonations. No impersonations of ethnic groups, females, or political figures are allowed in parades.
5. Vehicle Equipment. No motorized vehicles shall engage their emergency sirens or lights.
6. Safety Laws. Motorcycles, scooters, and other motorized vehicles shall obey local laws regarding speed, prudent operation and the use of hard helmets. In states where helmets are not required, the temple Potentate may direct helmet use for safety reasons instead of fezzes.
7. Throwing Objects. No candy or other objects shall be HANDED OR THROWN from any vehicle in the parade. A Shriner may walk along the edge of a parade route and hand out Shrine information or other appropriate objects.
8. Discharge of Firearms. No explosives or discharge of firearms of any type are permitted.
9. Demeaning Displays. No demeaning displays or other items that may be considered in poor taste are permitted.
10. Alcoholic Beverages. Members of participating units shall not drink any alcoholic 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 alcoholic beverages.
11. Reviewing Stand.
(a) At Imperial Session parades, a reviewing stand is reserved for the exclusive use of the Imperial Potentate, Imperial officers, Past Imperial officers and such guests as invited by the Imperial Potentate.
(b) At the reviewing stand during Imperial parades, temple divans will give the hand salute and must not stop to salaam. The Imperial Potentate (or ranking Imperial officer) receives the salute. When temples from an Imperial Officer’s state or province pass in review, that officer receives the salute of these temples along with the Imperial Potentate.
(c) At association of temples parades, the ranking Imperial officer along with the association President or Potentate (as appropriate) receives the salute of all temples. Other Imperial officers and association officers will follow the same procedure as above.
(d) At association of temples parades, the temple Potentates may leave their cars and accept the salutes of their units.
12. “Country” Flags. No “country” flag shall be lowered or dipped when passing the Reviewing Stand or elsewhere.
13. 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 to the Imperial Potentate.
14. 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
1. Shriners Only. Notwithstanding the provisions in §335.11, in parades of temples at annual Sessions of Shriners International, unless written dispensation is received from the Imperial Potentate for the annual Session during his term in office, or in local Shriners parades or exhibitions under the auspices of temples or Shrine associations, only Nobles shall participate.
2. Civic Parades. In civic parades, and non-Shrine public appearances, Nobles, their ladies, children, grandchildren, or other minors related to a Noble including those related by marriage and masonic related or sponsored organizations may participate, with the approval of the Potentate. Only Nobles may perform or compete in any vehicle, ride vehicles with fewer than four wheels, or operate any vehicle while parading, including participation with any of the clubs or units parading.
In those situations, where a specific license is required by a state, due to the size, weight or passenger carrying capacity of a vehicle to be used in a parade, and should there be NO MEMBER NOBLE PROPERLY LICENSED TO OPERATE SAID VEHICLE, the temple may hire a properly licensed driver with proof of the proper license required, and verifying that the driver has an acceptable driving record according to any applicable insurance carrier(s). This driver MUST be added to the insurance policy, and accepted by the insurance company, PRIOR to his/her operating ANY vehicle on behalf of the temple.
3. Musical Groups. In civic parades and functions, Shrine musical groups may, with the approval of the Potentate, allow guest musicians to participate. The guest must be significantly and substantially distinguished from the Nobles in dress.
4. Regulations. Shrine Parade Regulations 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 apply to civic parades as well.