– See also: “Information for participants”
Safety Rules & Terms
1. Participants must comply with the rules of Reykjavík Pride. Registered group leaders are responsible for ensuring that these rules are followed and that all participants are informed about them. Parade and safety marshals reserve the right to remove individuals or groups from the parade if safety guidelines are not followed.
Advertising, Promotional Material, and Handouts
2. Advertising businesses or services during the parade is prohibited without prior consultation with the Reykjavík Pride board. This includes advertisements on vehicles and clothing. Vehicles bearing advertisements may only participate if the ads are covered up—this is the responsibility of the group leader.
3. Distributing flyers, business cards, food, drinks, or similar items during the parade is forbidden unless permission has been granted by the Reykjavík Pride board.
Parade and safety marshals reserve the right to remove any group that fails to obtain such permission.
4. Only environmentally friendly (biodegradable) confetti is allowed, such as paper confetti (not metallic or plastic).
5. Throwing any objects towards the crowd is strictly prohibited.
General Safety Guidelines
6. In an emergency, contact 112 immediately and then inform a safety or parade marshal.
The safety manager, Jóna Kolbrún, can be reached at 848-0488.
7. Everyone should remain alert to potential safety concerns, such as disruptions or threats to participants or spectators. If a situation requires immediate action, contact 112 and then inform a marshal.
8. Intoxication and consumption of alcohol or drugs is strictly forbidden.
Vehicle Safety and Operation
9. While within the closed parade area, participants are allowed to ride motorcycles without helmets, but helmets are required outside of this zone.
10. Volunteers must walk alongside floats to ensure a minimum one-meter distance between vehicles and spectators. Each vehicle must have at least 4 volunteers who stay with the float for the entire parade. Volunteers are not considered part of the group performance. They will receive and must wear safety vests on parade day, and must return them afterward.
11. Anyone on a vehicle or float must have something secure to hold onto, and the float must have a solid safety railing at least one meter high. Ropes or soft barriers are not sufficient. Sturdy tension straps are acceptable. It is especially important that the rear railing can withstand pressure in case the vehicle stops or starts suddenly.
12. Vehicles must comply with standard road size regulations when entering or leaving the parade area.
Maximum dimensions are 4.20 m in height and 2.50 m in width. Oversized vehicles require special safety escorts, which are the sole responsibility of the group, including any related costs.
13. Group leaders must provide vehicle dimensions well in advance and notify parade organizers no later than Tuesday, August 5. Trailers must not exceed 10 meters in length. Leaders are also responsible for informing drivers about these restrictions, the parade route, and any potential obstacles.
14. To reduce confusion and delays after the parade, all large floats must be equipped with steps or other equipment that allows participants to disembark quickly. Participants are required to clear the floats swiftly and leave the area promptly.
Emergency Use of Power Sources or Sound Systems
15. If an accident occurs and marshals need to make announcements, participants must provide immediate access to their sound systems and turn them off if requested, for safety reasons.
Other terms and conditions
16. Reykjavík Pride expects all participants to treat others with respect, including the cultures and histories of different groups. Costumes must not reflect prejudice or stereotypes related to race or culture. Examples of inappropriate costumes include “blackface” or dressing up as people of other ethnicities, such as “natives” or “Chinese” characters. Why are these inappropriate? Learn more here: Why is blackface racially, socially, and politically incorrect?
17. Finally, Reykjavík Pride asks participants and group leaders to help protect the parade by not allowing outsiders to join their group’s performance or float.