rainshdw08 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 I don't think there is a Boston Parade. Crown must be doing either Bristol or Wakefield or both. Thanks! I've updated to say RI and MA area Parades. Their website does say Bristol in the morning then Lynn MA show evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainshdw08 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 This reminds me of what happened to the Anaheim Kingsmen back in 1976. They competed in Stillwater, MN on Thursday night, drove 290 miles to Whitewater for DCI Midwest prelims Friday morning, drove back to Stillwater for the Friday night contest (Stillwater had 2 nights of contests in those days) and then drove back to Whitewater for DCI Midwest finals Saturday. yeah, that's just crazy. I mean I know it can be done. But logistically, its crazy. You're competing for a Title, corps spends all that time on the bus, cost of gas, time, time, time. just exhausting. Then drive back 8 hours same day for a competition against SCV for the first head to head meeting the next day. Whew...making me tired thinking about it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamarag Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 The Hawthorne Caballeros are doing the Bristol RI and Wakefield MA parades before appearing at the Lynn MA DCA/DCI show that night. Both of those parades are full of drum corps. Bristol's parade is part of the oldest and biggest July 4th celebration in the country. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Both of those parades are full of drum corps. Bristol's parade is part of the oldest and biggest July 4th celebration in the country. Only problem is there's one way in and one way out. I've been told it's a fantastic parade, but traffic/parking is a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamarag Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Only problem is there's one way in and one way out. I've been told it's a fantastic parade, but traffic/parking is a pain. Yea, that's the message we got as well. Supposedly they have a plan for getting corps buses in and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Bluecoats are indeed performing in their hometown of Canton on July 4. This will mark the first time in MANY years that they have been able to do this. The corps is doing a parade that morning, I believe in Ashland, Ohio, then moving on to Canton. They will perform at the monument of President McKinley starting at 8:00 p.m. Along with selections from this year's show they will perform some of the encore selections along with several patriotic works. The Coats will also be joined by their alumni group Rhythm In Blue at the McKinley monument. Bluecoats and fireworks...a great way to spend an evening in Canton. Edited June 30, 2015 by oldbandguy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainshdw08 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Bluecoats are indeed performing in their hometown of Canton on July 4. This will mark the first time in MANY years that they have been able to do this. The corps is doing a parade that morning, I believe in Ashland, Ohio, then moving on to Canton. They will perform at the monument of President McKinley starting at 8:00 p.m. Along with selections from this year's show they will perform some of the encore selections along with several patriotic works. The Coats will also be joined by their alumni group Rhythm In Brass at the McKinley monument. Bluecoats and fireworks...a great way to spend an evening in Canton. WOW!! That's pretty cool! those are gonna be some tired puppies!! but good on em! Can't wait to see them in Whitewater! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Yea, that's the message we got as well. Supposedly they have a plan for getting corps buses in and out. Corps have marched in this parade for years, but unless there's an escort in and out, it will take some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Just confirmed that the Bluecoats will be in Ashland, Ohio for their 4th of July parade prior to going on to Canton. The parade starts at 10:00. Along with the Coats will be the Budweiser Clydesdales. Bluecoats were scheduled to be the last entry in the parade (a saving the best for last thing), but have informed the parade organizers that they really don't mind going on before the Clydesdales :-) Pretty cool for a small town to have a World Class corps and Budweiser Clydesdales in their parade! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainshdw08 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Just confirmed that the Bluecoats will be in Ashland, Ohio for their 4th of July parade prior to going on to Canton. The parade starts at 10:00. Along with the Coats will be the Budweiser Clydesdales. Bluecoats were scheduled to be the last entry in the parade (a saving the best for last thing), but have informed the parade organizers that they really don't mind going on before the Clydesdales :-) Pretty cool for a small town to have a World Class corps and Budweiser Clydesdales in their parade! They just answered me too and confirmed through twitter. :) They said they will be updating their Facebook page later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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