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| Written by N7DND |
| Wednesday, 09 April 2008 18:00 |
Grand Parade July 22nd!!!2012 Freedom through Service and Sacrifice
The 62th annual Grand Parade will be held on July 22, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. It begins at 1500 So Main Street and proceeds north on Main Street to 400 North.
The Parade is a big event with over 85 entries annually and over 60,000 spectators! Entries are sponsored by churches, civic groups, businesses, and others. Over 200 volunteers make it happen on parade day. Hundreds of others begin making preparations months before the parade. STAGING BEGINS AT 3:00 PMAll amateurs need to check with Mike Groves at the volunteer tent, it is located in the parking lot in front of the Maverik. Please be in place by 15:30. Parking is available in the new parking terrace.PA stations go directly to there PA location. You don't have to be in place till 17:00. Please go to http://www.handcartdays.org/events/parade/ to get your Parade Day documents!Radio Support (Things to Rembember) 2012
A Net will be held on JULY 14 2011 19:00, on a Radio frequency of 147.42. We will confirm your position prior to the parade. I try to use the same people at the same positions each year. If you want to change, please ask. Operators should have adequate equipment to communicate. Gain antennas, spare batteries, ear buds, etc. If rain is in the forecast bring protection for yourself, the radio and the paperwork. (Maps, line- up lists, instructions). Assembly people should bring a Vest, clipboard, PA stations need clip board and some sticky notes to write on and then they can hand it to the announcers. RADIO FREQUENCES FOR THE PARADE WILL BE: PA STATIONS 145.19 PL-88.5, ASSEMBLY AREA 147.42/449.925 REPEATER
PARADE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 6:00 PMNOTE: The staging area will be blocked off to “through traffic” after 4:00 p.m. on thursday, July 23. “Parade Officials” will be in orange vests and are there to assist you and give you directions.
Streets will be closed to traffic. Participants can be dropped off and proceed on foot to assigned areas. Participants are advised to carpool. An adult should accompany children to the assigned area to guarantee their connection with their leader. No Exception!
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| Last Updated on Thursday, 03 November 2011 11:34 |


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