All,
Here are the final details for the Parade.
Decorating in the Lowe’s parking lot at 10 a.m. (the Lowe’s off Maynard and NC 54). We should be done with decorating by around 11:30 to give folks time to get some lunch before meeting at Martin Architectural Company (511 E. Chatham St.) at 1 p.m. They ask that all riders be there by 1 p.m., but note that the parade won’t start until 2 p.m. and we will probably move out around 2:30. No personal cars are allowed in the Martin Architectural lot, so I’ve been suggesting that folks park in the back parking lot of Cary Elementary (where the parade will end ) or at the Baptist Church right there near the end of the route and walk over (about a mile) to Martin Architectural. Trust me, after having done this a few times, once you get done with the parade you want to have a short walk to your car. They also suggest carpooling where someone parks at the end and then carries others over to the start. That can work too. I will have my truck, but likely all four of my kids with me.
We are in slot 78 of 114 for the parade.
A little smaller than in year’s past, so the Parade should go a little faster than in the past. They’ve have over 200 entrants in the past.
It looks like the weather is going to cooperate with the forecast temperature a few degrees warmer than earlier in the week and the rain is supposed to hold off until Saturday evening or Sunday. It is still going to be chilly at 45-50 degrees, so dress appropriately. We don’t necessarily have to have our uniforms showing, but if you do – great and have layers underneath. If you have a Santa hat or festive items that you can wear, all the better. We will have our Pack sign on the trailer, so they will know who we are without our uniforms.
I look forward to seeing you out there and I talked to several folks, but if you could respond to this email to let me know that you are coming so we can begin to get a headcount and know who we are looking for. I think there will be plenty of room for everyone to ride on the “float”.
Randy
