Hi, for all those interested in participating, here are a few key details.
CO's request - older military vehicles only, pre 1960's - please.
Date: May 7th
Location: Mahon Park North Vancouver, BC
Meet on Jones Ave between 20th & 22nd Street, 10:00 to 10:45
When parade ends, follow it to Armouries for Pizza lunch 2:00
You are invited to the reception but no jeans or t-shirts permitted in the mess
Contact Guy for questions, comments (604) 937-7673 or
gmblack@telus.net
Timing, Route, Parade Plan:
1. 1145hr – Parade March on from Marshalling Area;
2. SOUTH ON JONES AVE;
3. RIGHT ON 16TH ST W;
4. RIGHT AT MAHON PARK SE ENTRANCE;
5. MARCH PAST STADIUM, FOLLOW SPORTS TRACK;
6. LEFT WHEEL ONTO MARKERS (CLOSE COLUMN OF COMPANIES IN TWO RANKS).
7. VEHICLES TO ESTABLISH THIRD LINE BEHIND SECOND COLUMN OF COMPANIES AND ORIENT IN-LINE (HERRING BONE FACING NORTH-WEST AT SHUT DOWN)
8. 1200h - Advance and dress off, vehicles shut down;
9. 1215h - Reviewing officer reception;
10. 1225h – Fly Past (19 Wing)
11. 1225h - Inspection by reviewing officer;
12. 1240h - March past (vehicles remain stationary);
13. 1245h - Advance and dress off;
14. 1250h - Presentations;
15. 1300h - Address by reviewing officer;
16. 1305h - Advance in review order;
17. 1310h - Departure of reviewing officer;
18. 1315h - Parade march off past the stadium, followed by vehicles, followed 15Fd Band.