Join Renegades for the 2009 San Francisco
Chinese New Years Parade
The Renegades would like to invite all of our drum corps brethren to join with us to march in the Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year's Parade on Saturday, February 7th, 2009 followed by a post-parade party in the heart of San Francisco. This is truly a phenomenon you won't want to miss!
Who: Any drum corps member past or present who has marched at least one season (anywhere) and desires to march with the best drum corps in California for this once in a lifetime opportunity - center stage in downtown San Francisco on one of the most exciting nights of the year!
What: The Renegades will perform the Earth, Wind and Fire's legendary In the Stone. In addition, the Renegades percussion section will be featured with the 2009 parade cadence. Musical parts and color guard work is posted now. Everyone is encouraged to practice and memorize before the day of the parade.
Where: The parade begins in downtown San Francisco, heads through Union Square and finishes in the historic Chinatown district. Only two miles in length, this is an easy parade for those who haven't marched in years. And besides, when was the last time you've had over a million people screaming for you?
When: The parade commences the evening of Saturday, February 7, 2009. A mandatory rehearsal will be held from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Renegades secret practice area, "Site X" on Treasure Island (in the middle of the San Francisco Bay). We meet at the parade for warm-up at 5:30pm. We will eat and party before and after the parade at Chevy's (see below).
Why: As the official drum corps of the city of San Francisco, the Renegades are an ideal match for the San Francisco Chinese New Year parade. With TV coverage, a huge crowd, firecrackers and dragons, this parade is an event not to be missed.
How to March:
Step 1:
Let us know you'll be marching by sending us email at info@renegades.org.
Step 3:
Download the music or view the flag work so you can be ready to perform at "Site X."
Step 4:
Horns and Drum Uniforms: Red, long-sleeved shirt (solid red - not burgundy or pink), black slacks (ie. Dockers), all black dress shoes or sneakers. Black sunglasses are suggested, but not required.
Color Guard: black shoes, black pants, black tops and green, orange, or red accessories of any kind. In the hair, scarf, and etc. Please make the accessories noticable.
Step 5 (optional):
Reserve a room at the historic Pickwick Hotel in the heart of San Francisco. The Pickwick is a wonderful hotel, near food and parking. A great way to spend the weekend in the city!
Stay at the Historic Pickwick Hotel
We've secured a discounted rate for the nights of February 6 and 7 at the historic Pickwick Hotel in the heart of San Francisco. Rates are $89 for a single/double, $109 for a triple and $129 for a quad room. Reserve your room early! Reservations must be in by Jan 23 to get the discounted rate.
The Pickwick Hotel
85 5th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 995-5232
Check-in is at 3pm, check-out is at noon. Individual cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to arrival are subject to a cancellation fee equal to one night's room and tax charges. Reservations must be made by 1/23/09 to receive the guaranteed rate of $89.00. Best available rate will be extended after the cut off date. No Pets Allowed.
Chevy's Pre/Post-Parade Party!
Before and after the parade it's party time! Join us in our own room at the Embarcadero Chevys
for food, fun and frivolities! Best of all, you can eat/drink to support the Renegades:
15% of the money spent in our room will be donated back to corps when you include a
fund-raising flyer with your bill! (provided at the parade)
Chevys Embarcadero
2 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 391-2323
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