America's Thanksgiving Parade - Video link Post #20 & 28

[ramanth]

*edit* Pics post #19 & a Video link Post #20 & 28.

Everyone loves a parade...right?

Andy and I will be marching with the 501st Legion (Star Wars costumers) in this years America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, MI.

http://www.theparade.org/parade/

The parade is nationally televised, so be sure to check local listings.

Our TV Slot: approx. 11:30 a.m.

Be sure to check us out!

Andy will be suited up as Boba Fett:


And I'll be in my Sandtrooper:


Wish us luck!

[Cincy'sMom]

Very cool! I'm sure you guys will have a blast! We will watch for you!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Wow, how cool! I'll be sure to watch!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Andy and I will be marching with the 501st Legion (Star Wars costumers)
in this years America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, MI.


http://www.theparade.org/parade/


The parade is nationally televised, so be sure to check local listings.


Our TV Slot: approx. 11:30 a.m.

Good ole Youngstown ...
ONLY the ABC Network is carrying the "America's Thanksgiving Parade" ...
with a generous (NOT) time allotment of 12:00 noon to 1:00PM ...

Kimmy - you said "Our TV Slot: approx. 11:30 a.m." ...

Is that the approximate "real time" your 501st Legion will march past the TV cameras?

I can't tell from the TV listing if ABC will tape delay and edit their coverage;
or just put on an hour's worth of whatever is marching past.

Maybe you guys can get a "local" to make a recording of the Detroit TV coverage.

And is Kia gearing up and marching?

You guys have **PHUNN** ... we'll try to *wave* at ya!

[ramanth]

Kimmy - you said "Our TV Slot: approx. 11:30 a.m." ...

Is that the approximate "real time" your 501st Legion will march past the TV cameras?

I can't tell from the TV listing if ABC will tape delay and edit their coverage;
or just put on an hour's worth of whatever is marching past.

Maybe you guys can get a "local" to make a recording of the Detroit TV coverage.

You guys have **PHUNN** ... we'll try to *wave* at ya!

Yeah that's what the parade organizers told us.

Date :Thursday, November 22, 2007
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. SHARP!
Changing: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Shuttle to Start: 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Parade Step-Off: 9:30 a.m.
Our Step Off: 10:50 a.m. (We will have about 2 hours at the starting line to work on our formations.)
Our TV Slot: approx. 11:30 a.m.

I'll have my VCR set and I'm sure mine and Andy's parents will tape it as well. Hopefully we'll get some air time.

[Karen]

That'll be fun! Wave to us when you pass the cameras so we'll know which Sandtrooper is you!

[Edwina's Secretary]

I have marched the last two years in the Swallows Parade. I cannot imagine doing it in your costume!

Have a blast!

[pitc9]

Have fun!!

[ramanth]

Thanks everyone!

Our local Garrison Commander, Jon, and Dave, who helped organize the event, were interviewed this weekend. The video shows a lot of past event footage. It turned out very nice.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gN-vXXcbBXM

I have marched the last two years in the Swallows Parade. I cannot imagine doing it in your costume!

This isn't my first parade in costume, but it's my first with the Trooper armor.

[ramanth]

*bump*

[mina'smomma]

Kimmy what station is it being aired on?

[ramanth]

I saw a commerical for it on the local CBS station that'll be airing it from 9-Noon.

I'm not sure about up there. You'd have to check your local listings. (Or channel surf for commercials )

*edit*

Here's a PDF for a listing of stations. It's alphabetical by state.

http://www.theparade.org/dbdoc.aspx?id=73

[phesina]

I just looked at the PDF list of TV stations. In the ones for Michigan there ISN'T one listed for Detroit. Isn't a Detroit station carrying it? The parade takes place IN Detroit!

I looked at Ohio too, because I can get some of the Toledo stations. Apparently it's not being carried in Toledo, either.

[ramanth]

I would assume Detroit is carrying it. You might have to check your local TV Guide. CBS is airing it in the Lansing area. ABC has covered it in the past. NBC in the Lansing area is covering the Macy's parade.

[cyber-sibes]

You guys look great! Thanks for posting the video link - Kim, is that you high stepping & swinging your arms while you march? That is so cool - your club rocks!