PGR_NTX Patriot Guard Final Itinerary - Plano July 4 Parade

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

Independence Day Parade

 

Honoring the United States of America

 

Mission Date; July 4, 2009

 

Ride Captain:

 

Mike "Gunner" Lambert; (817) 368-9076 (c); mikelambert2 at aol.com

 

 

In the 2008 parade the Traveling Liberty Bell and the North Texas Patriot
Guard Riders were awarded the "Grand Marshall Award".  This is the number
one award given to participants in this parade.  The parade officials were
so impressed with the riders and the flags during the lineup that the NTPGR
was moved from 88th position to the second in the parade.  Riding just in
front of David Hall and the Liberty Bell seemed to be just the right place.
This is an excellent opportunity to introduce the PGR to those in the
community who may not have been exposed to the cause we stand for.  This is
the one day of the year that most Americans will stand up and wave the
American flag.  We could not pick a better day to demonstrate our patriotism
to the public.

 

 

Part 1 - Parade:  Saturday, July 4th - 9:00 AM

 

Staging - 0630 AM; Briefing - 06:45 AM; Parade Lineup - 07:00 AM; KSU -
09:00 AM

 

Plano Senior High School Parking Lot

2200 Independence Parkway
Plano, TX  75075
(469) 752-9300

 

Map -  <http://tinyurl.com/nbteb4> http://tinyurl.com/nbteb4

 

We will set up our parade formation, big flag bikes followed by all other
bikes in the line position designated by the parade officials.  Once the
bikes are in formation, we will do all that we can to hydrate.  I want to
try an impress on each rider the importance of hydration the night before.
The weather will be hot, the bikes will be hot and this would not be the
time to end up lying on the hot pavement.  During this hot weather it is as
important to drink plenty of water but do not forget Gator-aid type drinks
to increase your body's electrolytes.  Do not forget your sun screen.

 

Final Destination:

 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

2700 W. Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, Texas 75023

(972) 569-5505

 

Map - http://tinyurl.com/nog5g8 

 

On arrival at the church, located at the end of the parade route, we will
attempt to locate shade and the water truck, hydrate de-brief and depart. 

 

 

Weather: According to the weather forecast at present time the temperature
should be around 99 degrees with sunny skies.

 

The flag/water truck will be present at both ends of the Parade route.  Due
to parade restrictions, cages will not be allowed in the parade.  I
encourage each of you to go to the parade web site and read the rules and
restrictions.

 

 http://www.planoparade.com/index.asp

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Mike "Gunner" Lambert

North Texas Ride Captain

 
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