Sounds like we have the inklings of a start of the beginning of a preliminary plan!
Just to clear up any confusion, this would be Saturday evening probably around 6:00 PM (give or take). Saturday night tends to be a big "show off your stuff" night - especially at the Mariott. There are also a lot of parties that night - last year I think most of us bailed and got out of costume around 1:00 AM and there were still plenty of people going strong. Meeting up for dinner beforehand helps to get everyone on the same page as far as meeting up later, not to mention getting some quality facetime with your fellow 405th'ers.
There is usually not a whole lot of "relaxing" going on before the parade - it may step off at 10 but we need to be in place and organized as a group long before then. It is also a 10-20 minute hike (with traffic) depending on your hotel location so plan accordingly. If you have never worn your kit for an actual "march" the walk to the parade start may bring some issues up and you need to allow some time for last-minute patches. It usually takes longer than you would think to get everyone in one place. There are literally THOUSANDS of people in the parade, not to mention the spectators so keep your eyes peeled for Halo gear.
I'm glad that I will be able to make it this year and big thanks to the members that helped make it possible - I'm really looking forward to it!
@Nintendude - I missed your message earlier. Why don't you hit me up at "dogwizard01 "at" yahoo.com" - thanks!
Just to clear up any confusion, this would be Saturday evening probably around 6:00 PM (give or take). Saturday night tends to be a big "show off your stuff" night - especially at the Mariott. There are also a lot of parties that night - last year I think most of us bailed and got out of costume around 1:00 AM and there were still plenty of people going strong. Meeting up for dinner beforehand helps to get everyone on the same page as far as meeting up later, not to mention getting some quality facetime with your fellow 405th'ers.
There is usually not a whole lot of "relaxing" going on before the parade - it may step off at 10 but we need to be in place and organized as a group long before then. It is also a 10-20 minute hike (with traffic) depending on your hotel location so plan accordingly. If you have never worn your kit for an actual "march" the walk to the parade start may bring some issues up and you need to allow some time for last-minute patches. It usually takes longer than you would think to get everyone in one place. There are literally THOUSANDS of people in the parade, not to mention the spectators so keep your eyes peeled for Halo gear.
I'm glad that I will be able to make it this year and big thanks to the members that helped make it possible - I'm really looking forward to it!
@Nintendude - I missed your message earlier. Why don't you hit me up at "dogwizard01 "at" yahoo.com" - thanks!