DRP - Lost Dutchmans Day Parade (of Minis) - Sat Feb 23rd AJ

[It Works]

What - no Mardi gras beads?

Don't tell me that practice originated in Tempe!

[carjoy]

Note, one of the things they stress, we are NOT allowed to throw anything from the cars. So no candy, lottery tickets or dollar bills to the crowd

Sure, but can they throw dollars at us????

[deemotored]

Note, one of the things they stress, we are NOT allowed to throw anything from the cars. So no candy, lottery tickets or dollar bills to the crowd

Sure, but can they throw dollars at us????

oooOoOooo I could really use the cash...

[Louie B.]

Note, one of the things they stress, we are NOT allowed to throw anything from the cars. So no candy, lottery tickets or dollar bills to the crowd

Sure, but can they throw dollars at us????

oooOoOooo I could really use the cash...

Just watch out for those Susan B. Anthonys! they chip the paint!

[danjmcs]

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN THE MEET LOCATION!

Meet-up Information for Sat Feb 23rd: All RSVPed Minis, please meet in the parking lot of the strip mall shown below, on the East Side of Idaho Road, just South of Broadway by no later than 7AM.. It is roughly 1.5 Miles north of the Waffle House on Idaho Road.



This change was made after we received some attendance figures, that are estimated at over 10,000 people for the parade. The Waffle House location is expected to be VERY busy, and we have concerns it will not hold us all. Our group is going to be staged toward the back of the parade, so we will have some donuts and orange juice available in the staging area while we are waiting to be sent onto the route.

If you would still like to arrive earlier, so you have time for breakfast at the earlier chosen Waffle House, please do so, but we need to DEPART ON TIME at 7:15AM SHARP FROM THE LOT SHOWN ABOVE, to head to the staging area for the parade.

Waffle House‎
101 E 29th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ
Map: Click here

From the strip mall parking lot we will turn right onto Idaho Road heading North approximately 1/4 Mile to the staging area at 112 E. 2nd Avenue, in the large dirt lot on the east/right side of Idaho Road, between Old West Highway & East Junction Street.

Once in the staging area we will receive direction from the parade coordinators, but we will have 2 rows of 16 Minis side by side in one lane for the parade route.

Per the application we submitted: Absolutely, NOTHING will be thrown or handed out from any parade entry to the parade audience. Walkers along the parade route can distribute products by handing them directly to individuals, but nothing can be tossed into the crowd. Offenders will be immediately evicted from the parade.

If our weather holds out, we are looking for a couple volunteers to potentially carry our DMC Banner in front of the group. We may have a vehicle prepped to carry the banner, but that is still in the works. If you have some passengers planning to come that may be interested, please email me: dan@coopahs.com

AFTER THE PARADE

Once we have completed the parade route, and exitted the parade area, we will take the Apache Trail NorthEast out past Canyon Lake, to Tortilla Flat and past the restaurant to the end of the road where it turns to dirt. This is a very twisty, fun piece of road, and we'll stop at the dirt area for a nice group photo.

This route is approximately 20 miles each way from Apache Junction. There is a lot of slow moving vehicle traffic and these are tight and twisty roads in some areas, so please set your pace accordingly. We WILL get split up with this many Minis, do not worry about your pace or trying to keep up. It is not a race, we will all re-group at the end of the pavement.



Those wishing to stay in the area for lunch, the restaurant at Tortilla Flat is very good, but can be very busy, and the Canyon Lake Marina has a restaurant we have also stopped at for breakfast/lunch. Neither of these places can accomodate a group of our size all at once, so you may have to wait a bit since they are already normally busy. Or some may choose to wait and grab some lunch once back into town.
http://www.tortillaflataz.com/
http://www.canyonlakerestaurant.com/

If you have any questions, please drop me an email! dan@coopahs.com[/u]

[Pipsqueak]

Note, one of the things they stress, we are NOT allowed to throw anything from the cars. So no candy, lottery tickets or dollar bills to the crowd

Sure, but can they throw dollars at us????

oooOoOooo I could really use the cash...

I am not going topless if I don't have beads and dollars being thrown at me!!!

[scuzzlepook]

I am not going topless if I don't have beads and dollars being thrown at me!!!

Since when did it ever take beads and dollars being thrown at you to go topless?

[It Works]

There is a chance I may not make this. Dan, I'll let you know for sure by Friday. My cat was mauled by 3 roaming dogs yesterday and is in intensive care. So far they've found a broken sternum, broken ribs, bites, and a leg that may have so much damage that she may not be able to use it. If she pulls through, I may have to stay home with her.

[deemotored]

Oh my god Patty! That's horrible! Hope she recovers quickly!

[YELLOWMINIAZ]

There is a chance I may not make this. Dan, I'll let you know for sure by Friday. My cat was mauled by 3 roaming dogs yesterday and is in intensive care. So far they've found a broken sternum, broken ribs, bites, and a leg that may have so much damage that she may not be able to use it. If she pulls through, I may have to stay home with her.

Oh my gosh... I so hope she is going to be ok!!! Thats terrible!

[danjmcs]

** 2/20/08 - CHANGED Meet-up Location to a block up the street Saturday, please review ASAP if you are on the RSVP list for the Parade!
Link to the Meet Post: http://www.dynamicminicollective.org/fo ... ght=#41604

[dragonflyer]

There is a chance I may not make this. Dan, I'll let you know for sure by Friday. My cat was mauled by 3 roaming dogs yesterday and is in intensive care. So far they've found a broken sternum, broken ribs, bites, and a leg that may have so much damage that she may not be able to use it. If she pulls through, I may have to stay home with her.

Man I miss so much stuff not being on the forum any more. Sorry to here about your cat. Any news yet?

Louie if you can fit you can drive it I'm gettting both Minis all fixed up for the parade. New Front end on the R56 and Glass.

[STELLA]

We will meet you in the parking lot, but not for breakfast. See Ya there!

[It Works]

Well the cat is still in the cat hospital so I guess I'll plan to go. She can sit up now but can't walk. I'll be bringing Jenny and Jabooty with me if that's ok.

[danjmcs]

Everyone that had clean Minis drove between the rain drops today right?

Mid-upper 60s and sunny for the parade tomorrow, so might have to do some early morning shine-ups!

See everyone in the AM!