Great event being planned... “SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS” PROJECT 26 April 2008 Tentative agenda for the event 1000 hours------Flyover of downtown Raleigh by aircraft from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (now increased probability of “competing air appearances” by Army, Marines and Coast Guard) 1001 ---Parade beginning at intersection of Fayetteville Street and Davie Street---Downtown Raleigh. March north to and around capitol and then continue to the state legislative buildings. Parade participants will hopefully include solid representation from each and every military branch and installation from across the state of North Carolina. In addition to military bands, drill teams and honor guards, there will be bands from the universities, colleges and high schools of North Carolina. Riders on the floats will primarily be military family members and injured military. 1130 @—“open gates” for family fun land consisting of rides, games, slides, obstacle course and all types of games for family entertainment and enjoyment 1130 @---open demonstration area of equipment used by the modern day military. Including weaponry, armored vehicles, marine rescue and other equipment. These displays will be provided by active military bases, military branch recruiting and military contractors/suppliers. 1130 @--open display area where four NASCAR teams sponsored by various branches of the military and running in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the NASCAR Nationwide Series for 2008 will be on exhibition. This is an area that is yet to be confirmed but might well be expanded in order to attract more attendees. 1200 @----begin serving food produced, prepared and presented by the Pork Council of North Carolina 1200 —1700 ----Free access provided to Marbles Kids Museum and other state of North Carolina Museums (Science & History) 1900---2130 ----Carolina RailHawks (professional soccer) will host opening day game as “Military Appreciation Night” and will provide as many as 2500 tickets to military and their families. http://www.SaluteOurNCTroops.org
