CANCELED! – 3/17 – St Patricks/Mardi Gras Parade – Call For Volunteers!

[consularrider]

I participated in 2012 and 2013 and you can see me on the left side of Tim’s photo (BA reflective vest and white helment). I enjoyed it, but you do a lot of Fred Flintstone because the parade is crowded and the groups move very slowly. It does take coordination to maneuver your bike and toss beads.

I hope I can do it again this year, so put me on the list. We will miss the Tim and Zanna dynamic duo.

[UnknownCyclist]

Hopefully the Arlington Police will be out in full force to enforce Virginia’s anti-mask law.

[consularrider]

@UnknownCyclist 77910 wrote:

Hopefully the Arlington Police will be out in full force to enforce Virginia’s anti-mask law.

Maybe the Governor will have signed the new bill by then.

[Fast Friendly Guy]

Tim,
I’m always up for a parade/celebration! Plus, now that I’ve perfected my texting while cycling skills, throwing Mardi Gras beads while riding will seem like a breeze!

Dave

[KelOnWheels]

Aw man! I wish I had seen this before I said I would go on travel for work that night! Now I am sad

[Tim Kelley]

Just a heads up that the point on contact that evening will be Renee Cianciolo (862-432-8985). I’ll pass along timing and location details when I have them.

[Dirt]

I think I’m able to ride this year! Should be fun.

[PeteD]

Unfortunately someone decided to make Fat Tuesday this year the same day as my wedding anniversary… I’m trying to find a nice restaurant on the parade route, but I think we’re going to be a bit too far down to catch anything.

–Pete

[consularrider]

@PeteD 78193 wrote:

Unfortunately someone decided to make Fat Tuesday this year the same day as my wedding anniversary… I’m trying to find a nice restaurant on the parade route, but I think we’re going to be a bit too far down to catch anything.

–Pete

Maybe we’ll save a string or two for the end.

[culimerc]

@PeteD 78193 wrote:

Unfortunately someone decided to make Fat Tuesday this year the same day as my wedding anniversary… I’m trying to find a nice restaurant on the parade route, but I think we’re going to be a bit too far down to catch anything.

–Pete

Try Willow.

[ejwillis62]

I am in it was a lot of fun last year. A bit cold but fun.

[consularrider]

Can we please be in front of the US Park Police horse mounted unit?

[PeteD]

@culimerc 78240 wrote:

Try Willow.

Actually that was the plan.

–Pete

[cvcalhoun]

I’d be interested.

[Tim Kelley]

Thanks to everyone who wants to come out. Between the kids from Phoenix Bikes and the folks at Car Free Diet, we should be well represented.

The Point of Contact for our group on Tuesday will be Renee Cianciolo and she can be reached at 862.432.8985. She’ll have the beads and candy for you to throw. Load up and don’t throw out too much too early!

Here are the staging details for Tuesday night:

Welcome to the Mardi Gras Parade! It looks like it’s going to be chilly, so please dress for the weather.

Arlington’s Car Free Diet is number 9 in the parade order. You will be in staging area 1, which is on the south side of Wilson Boulevard between N. Barton and North Adams Street. If you have a vehicle, you can enter your staging area by entering from Wilson Blvd, or if you are coming down Clarendon Blvd, by making a left turn on N. Adams Street, and then left onto Wilson Blvd. See the diagram below.

If you are a marching group, we ask you to keep your group on the sidewalk, so there is less congestion and it makes it easier for vehicles and parade floats to enter. Also, remember there is NO Parking on Wilson Blvd starting at 5pm, so you will have to arrange for your own group’s parking or transportation.

Parade staging starts at 7 pm on March 4, and you should plan to be in place by 7:30. We should have volunteers to help you find your spot in the lineup. The parade will start promptly at 8pm.

There are three important points to be made about parade etiquette this year.

1. We want to keep even spacing this year—keep a couple of car lengths between groups, so mind the gap in front of you, but look to the rear as well! If the group behind you is falling behind, you should slow down as well. The group ahead of you should notice this, and they should slow down as well, and eventually the big gaps will disappear. We want to keep the parade moving, but safely, and without any major gaps.

2. Arlington Police have asked us to use barrels and tape to define the parade route. If you have throws, THROW THEM OVER THE YELLOW TAPE INTO THE CROWD. Do not stop to hand out cards etc.—keep moving!

3. At the end of the Parade, turn right at Liberty Tavern and keep going! If you have a vehicle, you should proceed carefully down N. Irving and make a turn on 13th Street N. (Note to those unfamiliar with Clarendon–a left turn on N. 13th will get you back to Washington Blvd.

Any questions?

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