Buff, NY Invite: Rochester Lilac Parade

What: Rochester Lilac Parade
When: May 10
Where: Rochester

We've been invited to march in the Rochester Lilac Parade with Garrison Excelsior and Echo Base. A picnic is being planned for post-parade festivities. If anyone is interested, please post here. More details will follow.

 

Does it have to be 501st or legion costume

 

Unavailable.

 

No, we have been invited as a Fan Force and friends of the Garrison.

 

I will be attending this event!

 

Sorry I can not be there.

 

I will be unavailable for this event.

 

Since May 10 is a Saturday, I won't be available due to work.

 

I will be participating.


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I work from 9 - 4 on Saturdays so I'm out. And, although not necessarily a conflict, just a reminder that we do have a rehearsal that Saturday from 6-9... every Saturday from now until SWN14. LOL

 

I'm tentative due to work. I won't know until the date gets closer.

Up to carpool with others if we get a whole group going

 

I'm interested in going... Now just to decide what costume ...can we check to see what costumes GE has coming?

 

I'd say Wookiee it up........I should have my suit fixed by then......lol

 

well didn't know if Darren would be wearing his Wookiee.....unless your thinking what im thinking??? "you know who we are ...but you don't know why were here......... then that would just be toooooo SWWeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

 

Once again, I think you're reading my mind.......

 

No go; I'll be out of town that weekend.

 

Dan, Steve... I can arrange another set if needed.

 

Glasses? We don't need no stinking glasses........

 

Pencil me in for this. I'm sure I can also find this as a reason to get out to Rochester to see my parents for my birthday and Mother's Day. They usually attend the Festival at least once.

 

Specific characters we have so far that are interested. Han, Leia , Anakin, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, Captured Queen Amidalla, Aura Sing, Our Vader will probably show up. I will pass on more specefic info ASAP. Probably this weekend.

 

unavailable

 

What are the times for this event? Would we be back in time for practice?

 

The parade itself begins at 1030. Whether or not you can stay for the picnic afterwards, you should be back in plenty of time for rehearsal.

 

Think I'll be able to make this! Can do either Jedi (RL approved) or X-wing pilot (RL approved). If you have too many of these can to twi'lek.

 

this should cover everything. email me jpbuholtz@aol.com for more info

Event Planning Checklist


Type of Function
parade

Where function will take place?
outdoors

If outdoors, will it be canceled if it rains?
No, parade goes on rain or shine

Location
Monroe Community Hospital
Complete address
435 E. Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
Directions from all points
Landmarks
corner of East Henrietta Road and Westfall Road
right near 390

Parade Route :
http://www.lilacfestival.com/parade.html

Contact
Primary contact
1. name
2. title
3. direct number
4. cell phone
Who will be the on-site contact?
Nicky Blum

Time of Event
Time entertainers need to be there 8 - 9am
Time entertainers need to be ready for 10am (vehicle needs to be in place by 9:30am)
Time event starts 10:30am
Time event ends 12pm-ish
Time entertainers can remove costume once we get back to MCH

Rules and Guidelines
Will there be children present?
Yes

What are the guidelines for interaction?
Stay in character. No handouts of any kind are allowed.


Are members children allowed at event?
Yes
Pictures
try not to stop for pictures during the parade

Games, events, activities
I am hoping to do our group picture before the parade (i.e. 10am-ish) at our line-up spot.
If not, it will be after the parade.

BBQ see below



Entertainers needed
any Star Wars costumes
limited to 1 face character (i.e. 1 Vader, 1 Boba, 1 Han, 1 Leia, etc)

Weapon restrictions
None

Trooper Provisions

Men's and Women's secure dressing area
No, we will be changing at our cars, but there are rest rooms in the hospital that we can borrow briefly

A "safe zone" to unmask
Not on the parade route

Will food/water be provided?
There will be water in the truck.

Any other entertainer "perks"?
No

Is there a preferred parking location/garage?
park at Monroe Community Hospital's Friendship Lot

Is parking free/reimbursed?
free

there will be a BBQ Anniversary Celebration after the parade at a local members house . We could not secure a pavilion at a local park this year. All are welcome. Bring cards to trade if you want.