oldbandguy Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I found out there is a parade in Michigan City on Saturday morning and they are advertising that the drum corps competing that night will be in the parade. Just wondering if that is indeed the case? Anyone ever been to this parade before? If so, any recommendations on a good viewing location? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 That has long been the case and anywhere along Franklin Street (Route 421, the major north-south artery through town that passes next to Ames Field) is a good location. A couple months ago, a new Indian buffet opened up in Lake Park Plaza, which is on the west side of Franklin, south of US Route 20. It's only a buffet between 11:00 and 3:00 and is highly recommended. El Bracero, on the southeast corner of 421 and 20, is an excellent choice for inexpensive Mexican food. (I know this stuff because I live ten miles from Michigan City.) Now, does anyone know where the corps are rehearsing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the info Mike. I know Bluecoats are being housed at Michigan City High School. Not much time for rehearsal though if they are doing the parade. They are scheduled to be at Portage H.S. tomorrow (Thursday) Edited June 28, 2012 by oldbandguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) I know Blue Stars are at the incredible stadium in my hometown of Chesterton. Cavaliers are rehearsing at Barker Middle School on Saturday and Ames Field on Sunday and Monday. Barker is at 319 Barker Road in Michigan City. Troopers are at Elston Middle School, which is within walking distance of Ames Field. Edited June 28, 2012 by Michael Boo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pease Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I found out there is a parade in Michigan City on Saturday morning and they are advertising that the drum corps competing that night will be in the parade. Just wondering if that is indeed the case? Anyone ever been to this parade before? If so, any recommendations on a good viewing location? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pease Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I found out there is a parade in Michigan City on Saturday morning and they are advertising that the drum corps competing that night will be in the parade. Just wondering if that is indeed the case? Anyone ever been to this parade before? If so, any recommendations on a good viewing location? Thanks The parade is from 11:00 - 1:00. It starts at 10th & Franklin St. (U.S. 421) & heads south to Ames Field. Length of parade is 3/4 mile. The reviewing stand is just south of Barker Ave. about 1/4 north of Ames Field. The Ames Field area is also a good area because of the park there. All but one of the Ames Field parking lots are closed during the parade. The other lot will fill early with horse trailers & other parade participants vehicles. There are several bars & restaurants along the parade route & port-a-pots are located at Ames Field. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I know Blue Stars are at the incredible stadium in my hometown of Chesterton. Cavaliers are rehearsing at Barker Middle School on Saturday and Ames Field on Sunday and Monday. Barker is at 319 Barker Road in Michigan City. Crown: Michigan City HS 8466 West Pahs Rd Michigan City, IN 46360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkRawkBandGeek Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I found out there is a parade in Michigan City on Saturday morning and they are advertising that the drum corps competing that night will be in the parade. Just wondering if that is indeed the case? Anyone ever been to this parade before? If so, any recommendations on a good viewing location? Thanks I remember marching this parade when I marched. I love that town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Crown: Michigan City HS 8466 West Pahs Rd Michigan City, IN 46360 So Crown is rehearsing at the same site where Bluecoats are staying? I just heard that Crown is staying in Bremen, IN, over an hour away, south of South Bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) So Crown is rehearsing at the same site where Bluecoats are staying? I just heard that Crown is staying in Bremen, IN, over an hour away, south of South Bend. Pulled that address from: http://carolinacrown...pper&Itemid=552 It's generally up-to-date but there may have been a change that didn't get entered into the calendar... sent an inquiry -- hopefully it's an out-of-date calendar and not a double booking ! Edited June 28, 2012 by corpsband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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