In advance of the parade, the CarmelFest committee, Carmel Fire Department and the Carmel Clay Library had worked out a contingency plan for the Library to be used to treat those who might need medical assistance during the parade. This plan was implemented when 16 minors who had been walking the route did require assistance near the end of the parade route due to the heat. They were taken first to the Carmel Clay Library and then area hospitals. Carmel Fire Department was assisted by Westfield, Fishers and Noblesville Fire Departments along with IEMS (Indianapolis EMS) to transport the youth.