St. Patrick's Day Parade Chicago March 14, 2015

Calling all Parents/Families/Guests/Alumni  

There is still time to sign-up and participate in the Chicago St Patricks Day Parade Event!  

St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy

St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Chicago

Saturday, March 14, 2015

For accountability reasons, all cadets must return to campus by Academy bus after the reception. Cadets may go on home leave Saturday evening, but must check out from campus.

Step 1     REGISTER with SJNMA  

• A reception for cadets, families and alumni will be held at Plumbers' Hall after the parade. The cost is $10 per adult in advance and $15 at the door, which includes lunch, bus ride to and from the parade, and parking at Plumbers' Hall; $5 for children 10 and under. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to charge their cadet's account. 

• To purchase tickets, contact Anita Kopaczewski in the Alumni Office at (262) 646-7220 or akopaczewski@sjnma.org, or register online.

 

Step 2     Go to Chicago on Saturday, March 14th

9:00 a.m.         REGISTER on second floor of Plumbers’ Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. FREE PARKING is provided. Get your bus boarding pass and lunch ticket(s).

9:30 a.m.         GATHER in parking lot on the north side of Plumbers’ Hall. Board the buses – six buses reserved with A&B Bus Service. Buses will be marked with an SJNMA sign numbered one through six.

9:45 a.m.         FOLLOW cadet coaches to unloading area. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and blankets on the buses.

11:00 a.m.       PROCEED SOUTH on marked walkway to north corner of Columbus Drive and East Jackson Dr. The SJNMA viewing area will be at the front of the Petrillo Music Shell.

                                               

12:30 a.m.       At the END OF THE PARADE, return to E. Jackson Dr. to load buses for return to Plumbers’ Hall.

1:00 p.m.         Return to Plumbers’ Hall for RECEPTION of food and beverages, and enjoy a special performance by members of The Pipes & Drums.  LUNCH COST is $10 per adult, and $5 for children 10 and under; cadets are free, $15 at the door. For advanced reservations, contact the Alumni Office direct at (262) 646-7220, (800) 234-9097 or akopaczewski@sjnma.org.

Notes:

•  All buses will be marked with SJNMA signs.
• SJNMA guidon on corner of Columbus and Jackson will be the gathering area for all SJNMA supporters.