Production Meeting

Agenda

Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Committee
Joel Biggs - Chairman
Chris Meeker - Executive Producer
Earl Hurrey - Selection Chair / Director Military Relations

Pearl Harbor Parade Production MTG

00:00 / 58:23

Production Meeting (audio recording)

PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL PARADE

Pre-Production Conference Call

PURPOSE - Joel Biggs

Unite Generations in a Living Memorial that honors our Veterans on the Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, while taking Americans to the place where history was made to pay tribute to and learn from our History Makers.

HAWAII EXPERIENCE - Chris Meeker

Airport Protocol
- 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.
Tour Manager – With you throughout your tour - Point of Contact for Questions while in Hawaii. Next week you will receive your managers name and contact information.
Meals - Breakfast daily - (Luau or PCC, and post parade Bento Box - Chicken, Pork, Salad, Roll)
- Vegetarian Meal count - Must receive by Monday, Nov 25
- Allergies/Restriction - Must receive by Monday, Nov 25
Hotels – Great Locations, all within walking distance of Waikiki Beach - Everything you need
Private Bus Transfers to and from Airport and other scheduled excursions
Box Truck for Instruments (Instrumental groups only)
Pearl Harbor - Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center, USS Missouri, USS Arizona Memorial - Be patient
Enjoy – You are in Hawaii
For you adults traveling with our youth groups - Glad you are coming but remember this is about the kids.
Remember your sunblock - nothing more miserable then carrying a Tuba with a sunburn
Stick with your group
Dress Code
Leis for the Veterans at the opening ceremony - 1 rep from each group
Gratuities for your drivers and tour manager

FAQ

Will we have a banner for the parade?
Will the Parade be Live Streamed?
- Yes, both the Opening Ceremony and Parade will be live streamed beginning at 4pm Hawaii time. This can be found at www.PearlHarborParade.org
Luau and PCC–
- Every group will have an amazing Luau/Polynesian Show experience
Will we receive a Flower Leis?
Will we need to bring our own water?
- Water will be provided at the Ceremony and Parade on the 7th 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.

DECEMBER 7TH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Map of Parade Opening Ceremony - Kuroda Field, Waikiki

SCHEDULE - Earl Hurrey

2:-3 Groups arrive (schedule arrival times for bands - as instructed by Group Manager)

3:30 Mass Band Rehearsal with Marine Band

3:45 Mass Choir Rehearsal

4:00 All Veterans Seated On Stage

4:10 All Groups in formation

4:20 Please Stand for the Presentation of Colors and our National Anthem - performed by the Marine Forces Pacific Band under the direction of Staff Sergeant Uiliami Fihaki - Joined by Pearl Harbor Combined Band and Choir - Joint Service Color Guard, March in the Colors - National Anthem performed by the Marine Forces Pacific Band, under the direction of SSgt Uiliami Fihaki

4:25

Amazing Grace - Celtic Pipes - Hawaii

History Maker Medal Presentation. Performance - Armed Forces Medley - Marine Forces Pacific Band

4:45 - Speaker 1 – Young Marine of the Year - SgtMaj Isabella Benson

4:52 - Massed Choir Performance - "America the Beautiful"

4:58 - Speaker 2 - Pearl Harbor Survivor Harry Chandler

5:05 - Speaker 3 - Pearl Harbor Survivor Ike Schaub

5:10 - Speaker 4 - Major General Reginald Neal - Deputy Commanding General

5:20 - Conclude

Performance - God Bless America - Pearl Harbor Massed Band

Wait for Veterans to leave the stage -

Choirs dismissed to the parade route to stage for the National Anthem Performance

All other groups dismissed to Parade Route - Follow Tour Manager

THE 2024 PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL PARADE LINE-UP

Subject to change

Veteran Motorcycle Salute - Street Bikers United
Honolulu Police Department Motorcycle Unit
Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Banner
Sponsor Banners
Joint Service Color Guard - National Anthem by Choirs
Celtic Pipes and Drums
Army Balloon
Army Platoon
Marine Forces Pacific Band
Marine Forces Balloon
Veterans - Pearl Harbor Survivors - Ike Schab - Grand Marshal Banner
SgtMaj Allan Kellogg Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam
Corvette Club
Distinguished Flying Cross Recipients - Corvettes
Rosie the Riveters riding on corvettes
Choral Arts Society of Frederick - MD
Purple Heart Balloon
Military Order of the Purple Heart members from Hawaii
Elks Lodge 616 veterans and VFW Post #8616 - Trolley
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Williams Field HS Marching Band
Skallywag Offroad Club - Jeeps
USS Arizona Balloon
Higley HS Marching Band - AZ
American Legion Post 17
Mustang and Shelby Car Club
Clemson Alumni Band - USA
Hot Rocks Beauty Queens in this order; Mrs. Hot Rocks TV, Mrs Lavella Jines, Little Miss Hot Rocks TV, Princess Leilani Smith, Yumiko Green, Mrs Universe Japan USA, Alexandria Bogatay, Miss Waikiki, Eva Salcedo, Miss Puerto Rico
Varsity Spirit Cheerleaders - Group 1
Airplane Balloon
Hawaiian/Alaskan Airlines Employees
Lakewood Ranch HS Choir - FL
Mandan High School Marching Band - ND
Cub Scouts pack 304
Lakota East HS Choir - OH
Kahuku JROTC, carrying large American Flag
Kahuku Football
Fire and Knife Dancers
Dutchtown HS Marching Band - GA
USS California Balloon
Fountain Valley HS Band - CA
Vietnam Veterans Association
USS Missouri Foundation
VW Car Club
Varsity Spirit Cheerleaders - Group 2
Beauty Queens
Union Academy Marching Band - NC
Blazen FX Classic Cars
Stratford HS Marching Band - CT
USS Maryland Banner
Calvert County JROTC
Ms. United States, Angela Martinez , Mrs Hawaii USA Nation, Melissa Filek
Nevada Banner
Plymouth North & South HS Marching Band - MA
Girl Scouts (multiple troops, 224 and Hickham PH troop 602)
Varsity Spirit Cheerleaders - Group 3
Navy Balloon
Navy Platoon
HSPVA Salem Choir and Band - VA
Area 3 & Area 9 JROTC
USS Pennsylvania Balloon
Downingtown East HS Marching Band - PA
USS West Virginia Banner
Air Force Balloon
Air Force Platoon
Warrensville Heights HS Marching Band - OH
USS Utah Banner
American Prep Choir - UT
Cedarcrest HS Marching Band - WA
Coast Guard Balloon
Patriotic Dodge Challenger
Ossining HS Marching Band - NY
Space Force Balloon
Jeep I Joe
USS Oklahoma Banner
Shaw HS Marching Band - OH
Cub Scout pack 297
Taiko Drummers
Don Antonio Lugo Marching Band - CA
Varsity Spirit - Group 4
Eagle Balloon
Mira Mesa HS Marching Band - CA
Vets Mobil Center, confirmed
Gold Star Balloon
Safety Vehicles