We have been invited to attend the Arnold Mills July 4th parade once again this year. It is held on the 4th (Monday).
Plan is to meet at the Showcase Cinema on Route 1 in North Attleboro (right off 295) at 9:15 and roll out at 9:30. We need to be lined up for the parade route by 10:00 so we avoid the road race. Parade starts at 11:00. There will be plenty of time to decorate your jeeps once we get to the staging area.
I’m hoping to get another good turnout for this… it’s a great way to get our name out into the community. Start buying big bags of candy now. We bought over $60 worth last year and were out half way through!
OK… so lets have some fun with this…
Lets each pick a different theme for our jeeps and decorate them! I think it would be fun and the kids would love it. We should have about an hour from the time we get to the line up to the time the parade starts - that should be a good time to “spruce them up” and make them parade ready. Perhaps even get a trailer turned into a float??? Lets hear your ideas.
Last year we won an award for favorite floats… can we do it again?
We are not 100% able to commit just yet, but I think we can do it…
Idea for my 8X10 trailer:
lawn chairs, shrubs (could be fake) and as many stuffed animals as possible for “Jeep Safari”, one person in the topless LJ throwing candy while holding the roll bar and wearing a safari helmet, some US flags and a spot for the OSJ banner if there isn’t one yet.
…amber wig-wag strobes of course
Makes sense to tow our club trailer since it is a rolling banner as part of the convoy.
these are just ideas mind you. If we can make it, I will pledge my Jeep and 8X10 trailer to execute whatever we want to do.
Although I am not a “member” yet, I have applied for membership. Regardless, if you’ll have me, I, my CJ7, and my grand kids are in. As a Cumberland resident and a jeep owner I felt I should offer my services.
Save me a space for the Arnold Mills Parade. I will be returning next Monday for 2nd straight year in a row. Last year we captured 4th place because of teamwork. I think we can do better this year.
Regrettably Jackie, I and the grand kids will not be able to participate in this event. My steering upgrade resulted in some part delivery delays due to the holiday so it is, in my opinion, not safe. Sorry, but so goes the restoration of a classic.
