Independence Day Parade

Honoring the United States of America

Mission Date; July 4, 2009

Ride Captain:

Mike “Gunner” Lambert; (817) 368-9076 (c); mikelambert2@aol.com

In the 2008 parade the Traveling Liberty Bell and the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders were awarded the "Grand Marshall Award".  This is the number one award given to participants in this parade.  The parade officials were so impressed with the riders and the flags during the lineup that the NTPGR was moved from 88th position to the second in the parade.  Riding just in front of David Hall and the Liberty Bell seemed to be just the right place. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce the PGR to those in the community who may not have been exposed to the cause we stand for.  This is the one day of the year that most Americans will stand up and wave the American flag.  We could not pick a better day to demonstrate our patriotism to the public.

Part 1 – Parade:  Saturday, July 4th – 9:00 AM

Staging – 0630 AM; Briefing – 06:45 AM; Parade Lineup – 07:00 AM; KSU – 09:00 AM

Plano Senior High School Parking Lot

2200 Independence Parkway
Plano, TX  75075
(469) 752-9300

Map - http://tinyurl.com/nbteb4

We will set up our parade formation, big flag bikes followed by all other bikes in the line position designated by the parade officials.  Once the bikes are in formation, we will do all that we can to hydrate.  I want to try an impress on each rider the importance of hydration the night before.  The weather will be hot, the bikes will be hot and this would not be the time to end up lying on the hot pavement.  During this hot weather it is as important to drink plenty of water but do not forget Gator-aid type drinks to increase your body’s electrolytes.  Do not forget your sun screen.

Final Destination:

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

2700 W. Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, Texas 75023

(972) 569-5505

Map - http://tinyurl.com/nog5g8

On arrival at the church, located at the end of the parade route, we will attempt to locate shade and the water truck, hydrate de-brief and depart. 

Weather: According to the weather forecast at present time the temperature should be around 99 degrees with sunny skies.

The flag/water truck will be present at both ends of the Parade route.  Due to parade restrictions, cages will not be allowed in the parade.  I encourage each of you to go to the parade web site and read the rules and restrictions.

 http://www.planoparade.com/index.asp

Respectfully Submitted,

Mike “Gunner” Lambert

North Texas Ride Captain

This weather information below is for the staging point of the mission.  More information is available if you click on the forecast section.  It is current as of the time you click the mission link on the calendar.