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Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

flashcove — Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:59 pm

Author: flashcove

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:59 pm

All right! It's great to know that our participation could help someone, and not just our egos!

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

Gilamu — Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:46 am

Author: Gilamu

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:46 am

As I said earlier, we've been invited to take part in next year's parade - feedback is that we were very popular with the crowds. If we know of other groups who might like to walk (Louisiana Costume Club, maybe?) let me know and I'll pass that info along.

Even better: if we troop next year, the Norco Christmas Parade will make a charitable donation in our name to the foundation of our choice :)

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

TB8982 — Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:42 pm

Author: TB8982

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:42 pm

monoman527911 wrote:

Kinda funny me and a few of the guys where walking to the line up and someone yelled look a POWER RANGER!!!

Get use to it.

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

Gilamu — Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:13 pm

Author: Gilamu

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:13 pm

Our post-parade host told me today that we were in the River Parishes Picayune, as well as the two local papers. I'll track down the pictures and add them.

Also, the parade was filmed, and they'll give me a copy; I'll have archival copies available for any who would like one.

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

Vader1 — Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:47 am

Author: Vader1

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:47 am

This was a great troop! The weather was perfect. The crowd was very nice. And we looked very good walking in formation for the parade.

Special thanks to Theresa and Ken for the use of the van and Theresa driving it., which was a big hit too. Theresa said it was referred to as the cute Star Wars car.

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

Gilamu — Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:10 am

Author: Gilamu

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:10 am

The Norco parade has been a staple in St. Charles for a while, but the units have mostly come from St. Charles and St. John parishes. I'm not 100% certain, but we may have been the first "outside" unit to walk it.

As for being called a Power Ranger, get used to it :) My motto for my TI is "If I had a dollar for every time I was called Darth Vader, I could build a Vader." :)

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

monoman527911 — Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:48 pm

Author: monoman527911

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:48 pm

Amazing troop!
I had so much fun, everyone looked outstanding. I think we really made an impact at the parade..
I wish I could have stayed longer to talk a bit more though!

Kinda funny me and a few of the guys where walking to the line up and someone yelled look a POWER RANGER!!!

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

Gilamu — Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:20 pm

Author: Gilamu

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:20 pm

Lady K wrote:

It's really exciting that we've grown enough to pull off 2 troops simultaneously. A good day all around. Both troops went well. And there was a Vader at both!!!!! YAY for BAG!!!

Maybe next year they won't be on the same day again.

Crossing fingers, but I know the parade is set for the first Sunday of December (and I think the Toy Drive is the same, yes?)

We'll just have to recruit a lot more members and get them involved :)

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

vexander — Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:08 am

Author: vexander

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:08 am

I had a great time at the parade and I look forward to doing it again next year. Thanks Bill for organizing this event.

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

Lady K — Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:37 pm

Author: Lady K

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:37 pm

It's really exciting that we've grown enough to pull off 2 troops simultaneously. A good day all around. Both troops went well. And there was a Vader at both!!!!! YAY for BAG!!!

Maybe next year they won't be on the same day again.

heaux,heaux

Big T — Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:33 pm

Author: Big T

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:33 pm

Ken and I want to say how much we enjoyed todays troop.
The Norco parade was a great event. We had perfect weather,
great hosts and wonderful comrades who made the whole day
one that we will be glad to repeat next year. thanks to all.

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

TB8982 — Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:19 pm

Author: TB8982

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:19 pm

This was a great parade, much better than I was expecting. The route was not long but not short either and the crowd was family oriented. I've already told Bill to pencil me in for next year. Blll, pass on my thanks to your friends who opened up their house and offered us their hospitality.

Their is now 2 troops on my "to do" list. The first is Earl's Halloween Group Home troop and the second is the Norco Christmas parade!

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

Gilamu — Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:08 pm

Author: Gilamu

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:08 pm

AWESOME troop today!

Weather was perfect, great crowd. You could tell they were not expecting us, but they loved seeing us.

We've already been invited back for next year (and they'll feed us again, too!)

Thanks to everyone for participating.

Steve - love the TK! Your armor looks great, and I appreciate you driving out all this way!

Dave - Santa Scout was a big hit!

Brian - thanks for being our eyes and ears on the route!

Ken - the new TB looks awesome - the crowd loved it!

Theresa - thanks for being our pilot!

Gary - Vader made the event - thanks for coming out!

Some friends have posted pics on facebook - I've asked if I can post them here.

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

Gilamu — Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:36 pm

Author: Gilamu

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:36 pm

No worries on that - the parade ends at its starting point :)

Also, is there a Garrison or Legion banner or signage that I can pick up?

Re: Norco Christmas Parade December 5 - Update info

flashcove — Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:05 pm

Author: flashcove

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:05 pm

We only have one wrangler, Theresa, who will be driving the chase vehicle, so I guess that she'll have to ferry everyone back, 4 at a time.

Gary finished my biker scout helmet, so I'll be trooping in that get-up.