M38A1.COM - Event Pictures...('01 Texas Independence Day Parade)

Event:	Texas Independence Day Parade
Date:	02-Mar-01
Location:	Austin, TX
Description:	This years parade was along the same route as previous years and similar to the Veterans Day Parade. Staging on the Congress Ave bridge we had the following members and vehicles: Scott S. brought his '53 M38A1, John K. brought his '45 MB, Barry F. brought his Desert Storm Buggy and Jeff M. brought his '42 MB. Fellow member Tim W. also rode with Jeff. Everyone was dressed in period correct uniforms for this event on a dreary Friday morning. Roger Beasley was handing out Texas Flags (with their advertising no less) to everyone which added to the festivities. The day started without moisture but as the parade began (we were #36) the mist began to pick-up. The parade route was up Congress Ave and there were a LOT of people lining the street on both sides for such a damp event. We received many 'thumbs-up' from the spectators on this one! After we hit the Capital, we headed back down Colorado to 6th where we all went our different ways. Overall, this is a great event, we had good participation, there is ample parking for trailers or tow vehicles and the organization appears to be getting a bit better with each one! Look for this one next year on the schedule as a 'must-do'.

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