The parade proceeds through the center of the city and each NEBUTA float waits at different spots along the course, and at the starting signal, they all begin to move as one. Therefore, no matter where spectators may be along the parade route, they can enjoy the floats without having to wait.
Although the NEBUTA FESTIVAL is an event full of passion, energy and excitement, the floats displayed on ships out at sea are a fantastic vision to behold and very impressive.
Those who jump and dance and shout "RASSERA" along the NEBUTA floats are called HANETO, and are dressed in YUKATA (summer KIMONOS) and paper hats decorated with artificial flowers. They tuck up their sleeves with a cord and attach bells to their clothing that jingle merrily as they dance.
HANETO dancers must be dressed in the full official outfit to participate in the procession. Also, dancers are not allowed to join in partway through the parade but must take part from the beginning.