Albany Veteran's Day Parade
Presented by the Veteran's Commemoration Association
November 11, 2011
The Albany Veteran's Day Parade is the largest Veteran's Day parade west of the Mississippi. We ask that our NCWC membership take part in your best period clothing and equipment. This is a very enjoyable parade and the community appreciates our participation. Civilians are invited (and encouraged) to walk along the route behind our military formations.
Reenactor Information
From the Event Coordinator:
NCWC Members,
Well our last official event of the 2011 season is soon upon us. The Annual
Albany Veterans Day parade on Friday Nov 11th, 2011. I'd like to encourage
ALL members to come out and help us say thank you to the veterans and those
currently serving, some from our own club. We have a spot for everyone,
Military and Civilian of all branches.
The parade begins at 11am, but in order to get ourselves organized with
our float, horses, and marchers we ask that everyone please be at the staging
area as close to 9:30 am as possible. Horses will need to be there at 7:30
in order to have your animals ready for pre-parade judging at 9:30am. The
parade staging area for our entry is at the Great Western Seed Warehouse
at the corner of SE 9th and SE Jackson St. We WILL NOT be staging over on
Industrial way.
We are hoping also to have enough sodiers and Colors to separate the Union
and Confedrate forces for the march. If not then we will most likely do
as in the past and fly them from the float. I hope to see many of you out
there, so watch the weather reports, dress accordingly, and come out to
show off the hobby that we all love so much.
As always, any questions can also be directed to the Event
Coordinator, Bob Olin at firstva@yahoo.com
or you can message him on facebook on the Northwest Civil War Council page.
There is also a facebook event page setup for this event, www.facebook.com
/ 2011 Albany Veterans Day Parade.
So a quick recap
Who........All NCWC members
What.....Albany Veterans Day parade
When.......Horses arrive at 7:30 am / Marchers arrive around 9:30 am
Where......Corner of SE Jackson St and SE 9th St, Albany OR (Right next
to the Great Western Seed Warehouse, and the Linn County Jail)
Why.....To show our support for Veterans past and present, and to promote
our great hobby
Anyone who can offer a vehicle to help shuttle members back
to the staging area after the parade please contact the Event Coordinator
ASAP.
Thanks.......Bob Olin
Important Notes
All members marching please have a full canteen with you no matter what the weather. All Infantry/Cavalry/Artillery/Civilians marching will be organized on site by the Event Coordinator and the respective Senior Military commanders.
Military Personnel: The Official Color Guard for the NCWC will be administered by Steve Betschart. The Color Guard will be made up of all units who wish to participate within the NCWC. The Official Color Guard will be made up from the current Union Color Guard, the 149th NYSV and any members who want to participate in this should contact Mark Hagedorn at antrim1863@aol.com. We will organize the non-color guard infantry on site, under the command of those who attend the parade. Be sure to bring all accoutrements and remember this is a DRESS PARADE not a tactical, you are expected to look your period best, as if in preparation for inspection!
Musicians: Musicians should contact your respective Chief Musician to inform them of your participation. Dress parade attire: musician's frocks, polished brass, swords, and filled canteens.
Mounted Military Personnel: The contact for anyone riding a horse is Anne Tamerius, please contact her with any questions at ncwcmembers@gmail.com Your horse should be spotless and your equipment shining!
Civilian Personnel: Be sure to wear warm clothing and bring a means to stay dry if the weather is threatening.
Directions
Coming from the North or the South on I-5 take the first Albany exit off I-5. Head west toward the City Center. Turn left on Hill and then right on Queen. After several blocks turn right on Industrial Way, you will see the parade marchers lining up along this street, horse trailers need to travel down to Jackson. Turn right and go just beyond the Linn County Jail to the railroad tracks and the seed warehouse. Horses are staged at this area and judging occurs here also. Marchers and color guard should be present southwest of the junction of 11th St. on Industrial Way (14th).