About Us
THE NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS CEREMONY AND PARADE
Your participation will do much to demonstrate to our Veterans and their families the sentiments of a grateful nation for their service and their sacrifice.
PRE-EVENT PRODUCTION MEETING
PURPOSE -
Unite Generations in a Living Memorial that honors our Veterans on NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS DAY, while taking Americans to the place where history was made to pay tribute to and learn from our History Makers.
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HAWAII EXPERIENCE -
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Airport Protocol
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Tour Manager – With you throughout your tour - Point of Contact for Questions while in Hawaii. Phone # You should have received your managers name and contact information.
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Meals - Breakfast daily - Grab and Go - Pre Boxed at or near hotel, 2 dinners (Luau or PCC, and post parade Bento Box - Chicken, Pork, Fish, Salad Roll)
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Vegetarian Meal count​ - Must receive today
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Allergies - Must receive today
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Hotels – Great Locations, all within walking distance of Waikiki Beach - Everything you need ​
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Private Bus Transfers to and from Airport and other scheduled excursions
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Box Truck for Instruments (Instrumental groups only)
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Pearl Harbor - Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center, USS Missouri, USS Arizona Memorial - Be patient
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Enjoy – You are in Hawaii
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For you adults - Glad you are coming but remember this is about the kids.
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Remember your sunblock - nothing more miserable then carrying a Tuba with a sunburn
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Stick with your group
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Dress Code
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FAQ
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Will we have a banner for the parade?
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Will the Parade be Live Streamed?
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Yes - This can be found at VietnamVeteransParade.org
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Luau –
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Every group will have an amazing Luau/Polynesian Show experience
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Will we receive a Flower Leis ​
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Will we need to bring our own water?
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Water will be provided at the Ceremony and Parade on the 7th and for meals.
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You should have your own water bottle for daily activities / tours
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ABC stores are conveniently located throughout Waikiki and have affordable water and snacks etc.
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TO DO CHECKLIST
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Dbl Check Airline ticket confirmation code sheet for all travelers (provided by Cherish - if flight booked through Historic Productions) - Govt issued ID for passengers 18 or older. For those 17-12 we recommend a photo ID.
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March 29th Schedule of Events
Map of Parade Opening Ceremony - Kuroda Field, Waikiki
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SCHEDULE -
2:-3 Groups arrive (schedule arrival times for bands - as instructed by Group Manager)
3:30 Mass Band Rehearsal with Marine Band
3:45 Mass Choir Rehearsal
4:15 All Groups in formation
4:20 PERFORMANCE - Orchestra from Herriman High School
4:30 Presentation of Colors - National Anthem - All Groups - Led by Marine Forces Pacific Band
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4:33 Official Welcome
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PERFORMANCE
We are honored to introduce our Combined Chorus featuring the VIETNAM VETERANS DAY COMBINED CHOIR
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Herriman High School Choir - UT
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Pinecrest High School Choir - NC
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Soldotna High School Choir - AK
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West Bloomfield High School Choir - MI
SPEAKERS
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Student Speaker - Easton Jettie, Herriman High School - Utah
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Colonel Ed Cruickshank - President Oahu Veterans Council
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Mr Dwight Birdwell - MOH recipient (Rambo)
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Lt General William Jurney
PERFORMANCE AND LEI PRESENTATION
Armed Forces Medley during Lei Presentation - Student Representatives to assist with presenting Flower Leis to our Veterans
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Joel Biggs, President and Executive Director, Historic Programs (Intro Amazing Grace to honor our fallen veterans) Present Historic Medals
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Amazing Grace - Celtic Pipes and Drums
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PERFORMANCE
"GOD BLESS AMERICA" BY THE VIETNAM VETERANS DAY MASSED BAND
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Marine forces Pacific Band
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Herriman HigH School Band and Orchestra from Utah
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Marietta High School Band from California
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Wimberly High School Band from Texas
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DISMISSED TO PARADE ROUTE
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VIETNAM VETERANS DAY PARADE Line-up
March 29, 2024
National Anthem - Combined Choir
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HPD Motorcycle Units
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Street Bikers United
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AMVETS Pearl Harbor Post 14
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National Vietnam Veterans Day Parade Banner
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Joint Service Color Guard
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Army Platoon
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Marine Forces Pacific Band
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Grand Marshal Banner
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Corvette Club
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Royal Hawaiian Band
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Vietnam Veterans of Hawaii Banner
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Hawaii Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Trolley
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Vietnam Veterans of America Unit 858
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Maui Veterans Council
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Vietnamese American Community
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Purple Heart Banner
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Purple Heart Balloon
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Military Order of the Purple Hearts Trolley
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Two Slingshot Motorcycles with Veterans and Flags
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Vietnam Veterans Car Club
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Knights of Columbus
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Farrington HS JROTC
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Beauty Queens
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The Hawaii Commandery of Military Order of Foreign Wars
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McKinley HS JROTC
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West Bloomfield HS Choir
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Hawaii Lions Club
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Celtic Pipes and Drums
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Daughters of the American Revolution
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Roosevelt HS JROTC
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Herriman HS Marching Band - UT
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Herriman HS Choir and Orchestra
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Special Forces Assoication
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Elks Lodge
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VFW Post 10276
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Shelby Mustang Club
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Kaimuki HS JROTC
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VW Clubs of Hawaii
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Soldotna HS Choir - AK
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Navy Balloon
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Navy Platoon
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Wimberley HS Band - TX
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Freedom Road Rally
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Pinecrest Choir - NV
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American Legion Post 17
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10276
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Disabled American Veterans
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Air Force Balloon
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Air Force Platoon
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Maritta HS Band - CA
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US Coast Guard Balloon
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US Coast Guard Platoon
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Asian Lion Dance Team
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Bleizn FX Classic Cars
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Space Force Balloon
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Mobile Vets Center
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Hawaii State Dept of Veterans Affairs
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PICNIC AND AWARDS PRESENTATION
Place instruments into trucks
Enter in Kapiolani Park
In line for Meal - Leave table for next group
Enjoy Music
Awards - Recognition
Closing Remarks
Return to Hotel - Walking or Bus Transfer
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