Events
Schedule of Events 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Location: Corner of Iowa Ave. and Van Buren St.
4 p.m. --------- Check-in
4:30 p.m. ----- Percussion Practice
5:15 p.m. ----- Parade Formation
5:45 p.m. ----- Homecoming Parade, Downtown Iowa City
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Location: Recreation Building (North end), Stadium Drive
7 a.m. ----- Check-in and Breakfast (Receive field charts and marching assignments)
7:30 a.m. ------------ Practice (please be prompt)
8:45–9:30 a.m. ----- Tailgate Meal (Alumni Band members and guests welcome)
9:45 a.m. ------------ Hawkeye Marching Band Pregame Concert*
10:15 a.m. ----------- March to Stadium*
10:50 a.m. ----------- Alumni Band Performs*
11:05 a.m. ----------- Kick-Off*
*Registration is limited to 200 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Checklist
Do you have your…
- Instrument and music
- Baseball cap (first-timers will receive a free cap at check-in on Friday or Saturday)
- Need a new cap? Order one today on your registration form.
- Alumni Band T-shirt, nametag, and lapel pin*
- New Alumni Band jacket, if purchased*
- Dark or khaki trousers
*These items will be available at the check-in Friday and Saturday.
Parking and Traffic:
Friday: Traffic and parking will be congested in downtown Iowa City due to street closings and parade organization. Please allow extra time when making your travel plans. Appropriate off-street parking is suggested, as the UIAA does not have reserved parking for this event.
Saturday: Pay for parking options include: UIHC ramps, private homes that allow game day parking, and select parking lots. Please arrive early to anticipate parking issues and traffic.
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