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

• Tour Manager – With you throughout your tour - Point of Contact for Questions while in Hawaii. Phone # You will receive your managers name and contact information prior to departure.  

• Meals - Breakfast daily - Buffet at hotel (early departure box breakfast) 2 dinners (PCC, and post parade Bento Box - Chicken, Beef, Salad Roll)

  • Vegetarian Meal 

  • Allergies 

• Hotel – Great Location, within walking distance of Waikiki Beach - Everything you need ​

• Bus Transfers to and from Airport and other scheduled excursions - PCC Provides Bus / shuttle

• Box Truck for Instruments (Instrumental groups only - At Airport)

• Pearl Harbor - Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center, USS Missouri, USS Arizona Memorial - No Bags Policy

• For you adults - Glad you are coming but remember this is about the students. 

• Remember your sunblock - best to buy it at ABC "reef safe" - nothing more miserable then carrying a Tuba with a sunburn

• Stick with your group

• Dress Code - Be comfortable - Aloha Style - Uniform ok too for Parade

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FAQ

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• Will we have a banner for the parade? - Yes

• Will the Parade be Live Streamed? - Yes

  • This can be found at VietnamVeteransParade.org

•  Luau – 

  • Every group will have an amazing Luau/Polynesian Evening Show (Ha - the Breath of Life) experience 

• Will we receive a Flower Leis? - Yes

• Tips - Recommend $3-$4 per person per day for Tour Manager

• Will we need to bring our own water? - Yes Stay Hydrated

  • Water will be provided at the Ceremony and Parade on the 29th and for meals. 

  • You should have your own water bottle for daily activities / tours

  • 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 Tour Manager)

3:30 Mass Band Rehearsal with Army Band

3:45 Mass Choir Rehearsal    

4:15 All Groups in formation

4:30 Presentation of Colors - National Anthem - All Groups - Led by Army Band

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4:33 Official Welcome

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PERFORMANCE

We are honored to introduce our Combined Chorus performing "America the Beautiful" 

• Riverview - PA

• Monroe Township - NJ

 

SPEAKERS

1. Student Speakers- Beatrice Sandvik, Cody HS and Micah Crabb, Appleton East HS

2. Colonel Ed Cruickshank - President Oahu Veterans Council and Wounded Vietnam Veteran

3. Vietnam Veterans Rick Blank and Vic Bonfiglio - DFC recipients

4. CMCPO David Isom, Command Master Chief, US Navy, Pac Fleet

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PERFORMANCE AND LEI PRESENTATION

Armed Forces Medley during Lei Presentation - Student Representatives to assist with presenting Flower Leis to our Veterans

 

1. Joel Biggs, President and Executive Director, Historic Programs (Intro Amazing Grace to honor our fallen veterans) Present History Maker Medallions

2. Amazing Grace - Celtic Pipes and Drums

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PERFORMANCE 

"GOD BLESS AMERICA" BY THE VIETNAM VETERANS DAY MASSED BAND 

• Army Band

• Jupiter High School Band

• Monroe Township High School Band and Chorus,

• Cody High School Band

• Appleton East High School Band

• Cuthbertson High School Band

• Marist High School Band

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DISMISSED TO PARADE ROUTE

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VIETNAM VETERANS DAY PARADE Line-up

March 29, 2025

 

National Anthem - Combined Choir

 

1. HPD Motorcycle Units

2. Street Bikers United 

3. AMVETS Pearl Harbor Post 14

4. National Vietnam Veterans Day Parade Banner

5. Sponsor Banners

6. Joint Service Color Guard

7. Army Balloon

8. Army Platoon

9. Army 25th Infantry Band

10. Grand Marshal Banner

11. Honorary Grand Marshal

12. Corvette Club

13. Distinguished Flying Cross

14. Marine Balloon

15. Vietnam Veterans of Hawaii Banner

16. Hawaii Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Trolley

17. Vietnam Veterans of America Unit 858

18. Vietnamese American Community

19. Maui Veterans Council 

20. Purple Heart Banner

21. Purple Heart Balloon

22. Military Order of the Purple Hearts Trolley

23. Two Slingshot Motorcycles with Veterans and Flags

24. Vietnam Veterans Car Club

25. Gold Star Balloon - Knights of Columbus

26. Beauty Queens

27. Riverview High School Chorus - PA

28. Celtic Pipes and Drums

29. Daughters of the American Revolution

30. Vietnam Helecopter Balloon

31. Cody High School Band - WY

32. Special Forces Association of Hawaii

33. Elks Lodge

34. VFW Post 10276

35. Shelby Mustang Club

36. Cuthbertson High School Band - NC

37. VW Clubs of Hawaii

38. Navy Balloon

39. Navy Platoon

40. Norman - Dodge Charger decorated for Veterans

41. Monroe Township High School Band & Choir - NJ

42. Cedar Grove JROTC

43. American Legion Post 17

44. Vietnam Airplane Balloon

45. Marist High School Band - IL

46. Disabled American Veterans - Vans

47. Air Force Balloon

48. Air Force / Space Force Platoon 

49. Space Force Balloon

50. Jupiter High School Band - FL

51. US Coast Guard Balloon

52. Bleizn FX Classic Cars

53. Asian Lion Dance Team

54. Appleton East High School Band - WI

55. Mobile Vets Center

56. Hawaii State Dept of Veterans Affairs

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PICNIC AND AWARDS PRESENTATION 

Place instruments into trucks

Enter in Kapiolani Park - Band Shell

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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