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4th of July Parkville Parade

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Haven't seen anything yet on the parade in Parkville. Any thoughts or suggestions? :?: :-?
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Re: 4th of July Parkville Parade

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BLUGOOSE wrote:Haven't seen anything yet on the parade in Parkville. Any thoughts or suggestions? :?: :-?
All I can say is count me in this year. I had a ball last year.
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It is still a little early, but if there is an interest in participating I will set it up.
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Marlow Main wrote:It is still a little early, but if there is an interest in participating I will set it up.
Please do :-)
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You betcha, hell yes!
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Come on Miniacs let's see some club spirit.It's a great parade and in addition there's a fantastic carnival. We need some of you newer members as well as the "old farts"(that would be you Bob) to get involved.Hope to see you'all there. :thumbsup2: :wave:
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BLUGOOSE wrote:Come on Miniacs let's see some club spirit.It's a great parade and in addition there's a fantastic carnival. We need some of you newer members as well as the "old farts"(that would be you Bob) to get involved.Hope to see you'all there. :thumbsup2: :wave:

Wow! Old fart? In a class by myself. :D
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Bob, you can bring up the rear -- :lol:
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Not sure what all that would entail but count me in! :elec:
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He's used to that David!!!! Otherwise,no comment :lol: :lol:
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Let me know too. I look forward to anything coming up in the future. I would love to get more information about anything as far as meetings or get-togethers. :D
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...it is really simple.... Each year my home town of Parkville, hosts a 4th of July parade with all sorts of cool cars, fire trucks, motorcycles, kids on bikes, boys scouts/girls scouts, dogs, ect. (For the last 5 years our little cars have been wowing the crowds :lol: ). Top speed for this event is about 3 mph. Feel free to decorate your MINI/Mini for the occasion if you would like. There is usually a theme for the parade, if you would like to decorate your car accordingly. I will have more of that type of information closer to the 4th. This is a very family friendly event and a lot of fun. The crowds are rather large if the weather is nice.

There are a couple are a couple of rules that is strictly enforced.

1. No Candy throwing
2. You must not get out of your vehicle while the parade is in progress (fans are not allowed to run up to the cars either)

The parade begins at 10:00 am (ish) and we meet up at 63rd Street and Hwy 9 (the street behind The shopping complex where Price Chopper is located) and ends in Historic Downtown Parkville. Please plan on getting to the staging area by 9:00 am.

Some other 4th of July activities include:

Pancake breakfast 7:00 am - 11:00 am at the American Legion
Parade 10:00 am
Carnival and vendors: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
The Parkville Symphonic Band performance (Graham Tyler Chapel on the Park University ) 7:30 pm
Fireworks over the Missouri River: 9:45 pm

I will post more information as I get it.

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parade participants:

1. Davester
2. Blugoose
3. Zack
4. Country Bob
5. Gears
6. Marlow Main
7. SilverStreak
8. S-car(s)-go
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Wish I could but I have other plans for that week.
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It is offical... we are registered for the parade. The theme for this years parade is American Heros, so feel free to decorate or dress your MINI up.
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The line up starts at 9:00 am-ish at 63rd Street and Hwy 9.
You might want to bring some bottled water, sun block and your detail kit ;-)

Remember you can not throw candy, or get out of your car once the parade starts moving.

See ya on the 4th.

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Re: 4th of July Parkville Parade

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Dang it, we always miss this one due to family commitments.
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Marlow Main wrote:...

There are a couple are a couple of rules that is strictly enforced.

1. No Candy throwing

That's pretty bunk...
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Is this still open for anyone to participate, or is it limited to those who were signed up prior to registration. If it is still open, we may be interested.
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SilverStreak wrote:Is this still open for anyone to participate, or is it limited to those who were signed up prior to registration. If it is still open, we may be interested.

It is still open to any that would like to participate. I just need a rough count of MINIs, so feel free to attend.
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SWT CHI wrote:
Marlow Main wrote:...

There are a couple are a couple of rules that is strictly enforced.

1. No Candy throwing

That's pretty bunk...
The kid in me agrees 1000%... but I guess you have to error on the side of caution, even if it means no candy :(
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Re. candy throwing, I have been in parades that allowed candy throwing and it is scary as hell seeing kids run into the street, in front of your car even, to get to it. Kids will be kids and sometimes, even, adults will be kids as well. Fortunately, the parade has banned candy throwing as well.

Believe me, it is the right decision.
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Marlow Main wrote:It is still open to any that would like to participate. I just need a rough count of MINIs, so feel free to attend.
Great! We will be there. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
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Marlow Main wrote:It is offical... we are registered for the parade. The theme for this years parade is American Heros, so feel free to decorate or dress your MINI up.
:indi: :elec: :ds: :brg: :ps: :black: :chili:
The line up starts at 9:00 am-ish at 63rd Street and Hwy 9.
You might want to bring some bottled water, sun block and your detail kit ;-)

Remember you can not throw candy, or get out of your car once the parade starts moving.

See ya on the 4th.

Marlow Main :wave:
Would a race car driver be an American Hero? I was thinking of reattaching my racing numbers and stuff and driving in the parade in my helmet. Just a thought. Might be really dorky but why not.
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Zackattack28 wrote:
Would a race car driver be an American Hero? I was thinking of reattaching my racing numbers and stuff and driving in the parade in my helmet. Just a thought. Might be really dorky but why not.
I say go for it! (Helmet might get kinda hot though)
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Please count me in ... That will be the second event I can attend after this coming Thursday Sonic drive in.
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