Tallahassee Weekend Logistics and FAQ’s
Friday and Saturday, March 27&28 2015
Rounders Contact for Emergency: Lee Lafleur 727.534.6966
“Onboard” Bus Contact: Karen Mastenbrook – 727.421.2344
When
What
Where
FRI, March 27
FRI, March 27
FRI, March 27
9:00 AM Sharp
Buses Leave St.
First Baptist Church
Petersburg
1900 Gandy Blvd.
Various
1:30 PM or So
2:00 PM or So
3:00 PM-11 PM
Drivers leave for
Tallahassee
Buses arrive and
unload at the
ALOFT Hotel
Buses arrive and
unload at the
Sheraton
Hospitality Suite
Opens
Notes
FRI, March 27
You may leave your cars overnight. Please arrive
before 8:45AM. Buses simply can’t wait if you’re
late.
Drive safely!
200 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
316 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
At the Sheraton
(850) 513-0313
Free parking for drivers
Separate room available for large instruments
(ask at check in). Large instruments MAY stay on
the bus. Guard, all equipment should stay on the
bus!
Bus parking and driver rooms here.
(850) 422-0071
Free parking for drivers
Separate room available for instrument. Large
instruments MAY stay on the bus. Guard, all
equipment should stay on the bus!
If you would like to bring a snack to share,
please do!
Beer, wine, water, and soft drinks available. Rum
Runners and maybe a surprise or two. Hospitality
Suite is Free to all trip participants!
Member provided snacks to share appreciated!
PM
SAT, March 28
6:45 AM- 8:00 AM
Dinner on your
own as you see fit
SAT, March 28
Group Breakfast at
the Sheraton
SAT, March 28
Sheraton
SAT, March 28
Only for those who PRE PURCHASED breakfast
tickets. There are no additional tickets available.
Sorry. Feel free to check out the many
restaurants in the Tallahassee area if you chose
not to purchase a ticket.
Early AM
Check Out of Hotel
Note:
7:30 AM
Water
Hospitality Suite
7:45 AM
First bus leaves
Sheraton to
parade start
Sheraton Only (Aloft
folks, walk to the
Sheraton or walk to
the parade start at
8:15)
8:00 AM
8:15 AM
(approximate)
8:30 AM
(approximate)
8:15 AM (or
earlier)
Second bus leaves
Sheraton to
parade start
Bus One leaves
the Sheraton again
(shuttle)
Bus Two leaves
the Sheraton again
(shuttle)
BUSES:
Sheraton Only
Walk to Band
Staging Area
From Sheraton 14-18
mins.
Sheraton Only
See map at end of
document.
8:50 AM- 9:30 AM
9:45AM- 10AM
Walkers: Arrive at
staging area
Warm up and
“rehearsal”
Video
Only 4 bus runs. Come early as if the 4th run is
full, you’ll need to walk!
Large instruments and Guard equipment left the
previous night will need to be unloaded at staging
area (everyone please help!)
Sheraton Only
From Aloft 13-17 mins.
8:35 AM
Arrangements have been made to store your
luggage before you leave for the parade. Bring
your bags to the front desk to store them for the
day. Because of the large crowds and highoccupancy, late check outs Saturday morning are
reported as unavailable.
You may walk or ride to the parade start. We
will run the buses twice. It is a relatively short
walk and, with traffic and closed streets, it is
probably quicker to walk unless you have a large
instrument. .8 miles from the Sheraton and .7
miles from the Aloft.
Water for the parade and post parade will be
available at the Sheraton (Hospitality Suite
and/or lobby door). Have your fanny pack and
bring water WITH you!
Large instruments and Guard equipment left the
previous night will need to be unloaded at staging
area (everyone please help!).
Staging Area
Proceed back to your parking at the Sheraton
after the shuttle run. Await next stops as below.
To: Band Staging (area 58) on Monroe Street
between Third and Fourth Avenue.
It is a relatively short walk and, with traffic and
closed streets, it is probably quicker to walk than
ride the bus unless you have a large instrument.
Guard equipment left on the bus overnight will
be unloaded for you and will be waiting!
Band Staging (area 58) is on Monroe Street
between Third and Fourth Avenue.
“Wise, Men, Say…” Fanfare!
We’re going to film a short video for the One
More Time Again Marching Band in Portland with
an ENTHUSIASTIC shout-out to join us in Seattle
2016. Please stay quiet while Bill is speaking,
shout loudly when asked, play and twirl
magnificently (Bugle Boy and Parade Tune) when
5:17 PM
10:15 AM
10:25-10:40 AM
Video “Take 47”
Parade Block
Estimated Step-off
11:00 AM
Estimated
Rounders Parade
finish
Walk to Concert
Area
11:00 AM
11:30 AM- Noon
Misc Concert
Notes
12:30 PM
Afternoon
4:00 PM-?
4:45PM
5:00 PM
Rounders
Performance
Parade route is .9 miles. 1.2 miles including
distance from staging area. The Parade begins at
Brevard Street On S. Monroe Street. .3 miles
South of Rounders staging
Parade ends at E. Madison Street still on S.
Monroe Street.
.25 miles from end of the parade. Everyone will
walk!!
“Rock, Jazz, Blues
Stage” just South of
Andrews Capital Grill
and Bar
Walk across grass in front of the historic Capitol
Bldg to East Jefferson Street. Left on E Jefferson
to in front of the “Rock, Jazz, Blues Stage”
See map attached to this document!
Placement in front of the stage
(Grill & Bar is at 228 S Adams St
Tallahassee, FL)
Trap Drum Set
Delivery
Driver should enter from Duval Street heading
north and turn right to W. Jefferson Street; this to
unload the trap-drum set before the parade. SEE
LEE for parking permit the night before!
Bus Staging
Buses may take same route for collection of large
instruments and Guard gear just before Noon
(after the concert). It is a short .4 mile walk back
to the Sheraton. We suggest walking if you don’t
need to load Guard gear or large instruments on
the bus (see map). Both buses to meet us here!
Buses return to
hotel with
equipment and
minimal riders
Springtime
Tallahassee
Hospitality Suite
Open
Buses leave the
Sheraton
Buses leave the
Aloft
Evening
9:30PM (estimate)
asked 
Nope, we’ll do it in two quick takes at 9:45AM!!!!
Buses return
home
Hospitality Suite
Enjoy Springtime Tallahassee Events.
Remember your bus ride this evening! Be sure to
eat something or purchase food to consume on
the bus later. The buses are not scheduled to
stop.
Suite will stay open this evening for those
attending an additional day
Board at 4:30 PM
Board at 4:50 PM or so after they arrive from the
Sheraton
Dinner on your own
(for those staying)!
First Baptist Church
1900 Gandy Blvd.
Hotels to Parade Start…walk, or take the bus “shuttles as described above. Come early though…!
Parade Finish to Concert…(everyone will walk this short distance)
End of Concert to Hotels… very short walks! Some bus seate available with equipment.