Is it ok to attend rush events if you are not rushing until next semester?

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I was planning on rushing this fall, but I got into quite a bit of trouble with my parents so I am not allowed to rush this semester. I am however going to rush next semester and I was wondering if it is acceptable to show up to rush events to get to know all the fraternities a little bit so that I can be better informed in my decision next semester. At my school they bus out all the people that are rushing to the formal events and then they get taken back to their dorms, then the fraternities have events afterwards, like everyone going out to a bar and playing pool and getting some food, don't worry they are not serving booze to anyone they have one of the IFC guys there making sure of that. Is it ok for me to show up to these after events, and parties and introduce myself to them to let them know that I am interested and will be rushing next semester or should I wait until after bid day so that they can deal with all of the people rushing/pledging that semester? If it is acceptable should I introduce myself by saying, "Hi my name is ____, I just wanted to let you know that I am not rushing this semester because my parents will not let me this semester but next semester I am." or should I wait a while before letting them know that I am not rushing until spring?