WI-Racine-Nov 10th-Downtown Holdiay Parade

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WI-Racine-Nov 10th-Downtown Holdiay Parade

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For the 3rd year in a row, Members of both Midwest Garrison and Midwest Base participated in the annual Holiday Parade in Downtown Racine, Wisconsin.

We made an impressive delegation in the parade this year. The weather was a little windy and cold, but we all had a great time. The parade, which stepped of at 5:30 PM, is approximately a mile in length which travels through the historic sections of Main and 6th streets. Many people bundle up and attend the parade to see the many entries stroll through downtown. Three new MWG members (ID#'s tbd) were present. Welcome Chris (Darth Vader), Kevin (TK), and Brent (Boba Fett)!

After the Parade, we greeted children in Monument Square during and after the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Many children and adults alike were excited to see us.

We followed up the event with dinner at Infusions Restaurant in Racine.

I will add a link to pictures as soon as I have one (Trent didn't take any!:o )

Participants:
Chris (SL-?) Darth Vader
Dan Patterson (TK-787) - Stormtrooper
Kevin (TK-?) - Stormtrooper
Phil Zeman (TC-2720) - Clonetrooper
Trent Thornton (TC-585) - Commander Deviss
Sara Caldwell (ID-3881) - Admiral Daala
Jerry B (DZ-84) - Tusken
Mike Washko (DZ-895) - Tusken
Eric Timm (BH-3200) - Boba Fett
Brent Roberts - Boba Fett
Jerry Triebler (DZ-5591) Driver of the WI Squad Excursion
Beth Johnson (TB-5852) - Padme Amidala

RL Members:
Beret Balesteri Kohn (LeiaYT1300) - Princess Leia
Bob Kohn (SoloTY1300) - Han Solo
Alan (lukewan7) - Obi-Wan Kenobi

Family and Friends:
Kaitlyn Thornton - Jedi Padawan Aayla
Megan Patterson - Banner carrier
Matthew Patterson - Banner carrier
Jody Patterson - Banner carrier
Carrie - Banner carrier
Cally Lippert - Banner carrier
Chris - Photographer

Thanks to everyone for coming out and helping us once again have a wonderful time in Racine. Thank you to Megan, Matthew, Jodi, Carrie, and Cally for carrying the banners. Thank you to Chris for taking pictures. Thank you Bob Merrit (TK-549) for making dinner reservations for our huge group.

And a huge Thank you to Barb at the Downtown Racine Association for finding us a place to change and letting us participate in the parade.
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Chris's friend = Pete

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Post by Mad Hatter »

LOL
Close but, Chris is who was with me for the parade. Pete is another mutual friend of ours.
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Post by Blue »

Thanks guys
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