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Event: Veterans Day Parade
Date: 11-Nov-02
Location: Austin, Texas
Description: A fantastic day for such a significant event!

The LS-MVPA had a super turnout for this important and patriotic event.  We counted 12 club vehicles participating this year.  They included John S and his M35A2, Danny and his M151/M416, me and my M38A1, Fred F and Herb T with their GPW's, Tim W, Jeff McD, Toby C with their MB's, Barry F with his WWII 1 1/2 ton, Fred H and Glen V with their CJ2A's and Claude with his WWII Dodge Ambulance.  Also in attendance were Bill B, and George O.

The group met at the TxDot parking lot about 7am to a cool morning.  About 7:30, we all headed to the staging area on the Congress Ave. Bridge where we were assigned #40 and temporarily placed.  A half hour or so later, we were moved to our final staging position and waited for the parade to begin.  During the down-time, several members walked around and viewed the other entrants including the Del Valley marching band which happens to be the longest running High School band to lead the parade.  Also included were various VFW posts, the Corvette club and a multitude of other organizations.  KrispyKreme doughnuts were also provided for entrants.

About 9:20am the parade started.  There was a good crowd on both sides of Congress Ave for the duration of the parade route.  As we neared the announcer, he kept taking and talking as our group was stretched out for over 1 full city block.  Upon arrival at the Capitol, we made the turn and headed back to the TxDot parking lot for a group picture and some club announcements.

After the pictures and announcements, the group split up and everyone headed separate ways.  Some returned for festivities later in the day as well.  This was an excellent event for our club in addition to presenting our activities and vehicles to the community.

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02vet01.JPG (37306 bytes) My dad and my 1953 M38A1.  Dad was in WWII and Korea and always enjoys riding with me in parades.
02vet02.JPG (41759 bytes) Fred F and his GPW.  
02vet03.JPG (43317 bytes) Toby's MB
02vet04.JPG (36798 bytes) Fred H and his CJ2A before restoration to a NAVY fleet vehicle.
02vet05.JPG (41858 bytes) Jeff's MB
02vet06.JPG (36579 bytes) Tim's early MB
02vet07.JPG (38760 bytes) Glen's CJ2A
02vet08.JPG (38083 bytes) Herb's GPW
02vet09.JPG (31993 bytes) Barry's Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton
02vet10.JPG (39258 bytes) John's M35A2
02vet11.JPG (35487 bytes) Claude's WWII Ambulance
thud01.JPG (41405 bytes) "Thud" bomber go-kart.

   

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