The Union H.S. Renegade Regiment will appear in the 2021 Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City!
Apps
Packing List
REQUIRED ITEMS
Photo ID (school ID or driver’s license)
Vaccination Card or a copy of it
Face Masks (will be required indoors at all times in NYC; please do not wear the same mask all week)
TECHNOLOGY/COMMUNICATION ITEMS FOR YOUR PHONES
‘Students On Broadway’ App: Tour Code 2211
‘Remind’ | Subscription code @ontherroad
Chaperone-Preferred Communication App (‘GroupMe’ or ‘Band’)
‘NYC COVID Safe’ app with Vaccination Record Saved
ON THE BUS
Pillow/Blanket (single person use only)
Snacks – allowed, but all drinks must be in a sealable/closeable container. For the sake of caution for our friends with allergies, PLEASE DO NOT BRING SNACKS CONTAINING NUTS, PEANUTS OR ITEMS WITH PEANUT BUTTER. Please cleanup after yourself.
DVDs – G, PG, PG-13 ratings only and director approval to watch is required
Electronics – cell phone, charger, iPods, iPads, PSPs, etc. (allowed but you are responsible for any damage/theft)
SUGGESTED: small power strip or “lamp” extension cord for sharing power among all travelers on the bus
Sling Bag: consider packing a change of clothes for Monday morning Nov 22. This bag will remain in the cabin of the bus, not in the luggage bays.
RECOMMEND: small plastic bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant. For use on Monday morning Nov 22 arrival & Saturday morning Nov 27 travel.
PERFORMANCE ATTIRE
Regiment Hoodie
Big-U/RR shirt / black Union Guard shirt (for rehearsal day)
Show shirt (for rehearsal day)
tank-top undershirt (black-color)
Sliders
2 pairs of long socks (black-color)
Thermal pants and top (black-color)
ON CART:
Marching shoes
All uniform pieces
MUSIC ACCESSORIES
Extra reeds, valve oil, etc.
Drum sticks
Music
PERSONAL CARE
Shower items (specific soaps, shampoos, etc. that might be preferred over hotel-provided products)
Hair Care items
Toothbrush / Toothpaste
DEODORANT
Eye-Contact Care / Glasses
Medication: Any and all medication must be indicated on Medical Form. Please give instructions and meds to your chaperone before leaving for NYC.
CLOTHING – (School Dress Code Applies)
Everyday clothes for 6 days
Warm enough for walking around NYC – layers encouraged (jeans, tops, sweatshirts, socks, underwear)
Hat, gloves, scarf, extra socks (Each student and chaperone will receive a Macy*s jacket to wear for the week. Layers and accessories are encouraged, but the jacket will be the top layer for safety reasons)
Comfy shoes (2 pair for swapping out to avoid sore feet or if one pair gets wet)
Extra socks (they get stinky, and they get wet)
Down-time clothes
Pajamas
Flip Flops, etc.
Show Clothes (Broadway and Radio City)
No ratty clothes and no sweatpants
Dinner Cruise Attire – Sunday Best, Business Casual, or Semi-formal
No jeans, no tears, no sweatpants
School-issued Concert Black formal attire can be worn for this event
Shoes should be comfy enough to walk from bus parking to the boat!
Macy*s Jacket – provided (this will always be your top layer)
CONSIDER BRINGING
Hot hands (UBPC will provide 1 pair during the trip on Thursday morning during parade rehearsal)
Backpack / duffle
Book
Phone / charger / battery pack
Extra $ if desired for souvenirs, etc. (all meals are provided)
Compact umbrella
DO-NOT-BRING
Gaming Consoles for Hotel Room
DVD/Media Players for Hotel Room
Pets
Alcohol
Drugs. except for approved Medication
Non-School Appropriate Clothing
Tobacco Products, including vapor devices
Weapons
*** Breaking rules may result in being sent home at student’s expense, expulsion from school and/or removal from band/guard program.***
Itinerary
Sunday | Travel day to NYC!
CALL TIME: 3:15am [Building Open at 2:45am]
Meet with Chaperone outside of Bus Loop Lobby
Multi-day overnight parking: use the UHS northeast bus-loop lot or the north parking lot (teachers lot). Do not park in the south (students) lot.
Monday | Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, ferry to Manhattan, hotel check-in, dinner
Tuesday | Rehearsal, dinner, Broadway show
Wednesday | Central Park concert [ Location: Naumberg Bandshell (map) ], World Trade Center Memorial, Financial district, dinner
Thursday | Parade Day! Early morning rehearsal, parade, nap, evening dinner cruise.
Friday | Check-out of hotel, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, Rockettes Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, dinner, board buses bound to Tulsa
Saturday | Travel home from NYC, late arrival
Group Photo Order
Social MEDIA RESOURCES
Tags
@macys
#macysparade
@NBC
PLATFORM TEMPLATE DOWNLOADS
EVENT INFO to share
Where: Live in NYC or on @NBC
Time: Thanksgiving Day (11/25) at 9am in all time zones
CAPTION EXAMPLES for STUDENTS
COPY/PASTE:
I’m very excited to announce I'll be performing at the #MacysParade this Thanksgiving! Watch it live in NYC or on @NBC at 9am in all time zones. See you there, @macys!
You thought you loved the #macysparade before? Tune in Thanksgiving day at 9am on @NBC to catch an exclusive performance from me! @macys
ETIQUETTE
The official name of the event is the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The correct references to the Parade are as follows:
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s Parade
95th Macy’s Parade
#MacysParade
The Parade should not be referenced as:
Macy’s Day Parade
The Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s parade (or any combination of the name with a lowercase p in Parade).
Other Info
PARADE SEQUENCE & INFO
The Renegade Regiment is the 9th of 10 Marching Bands to perform in the 2021 Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade, followed by the University of Alabama. Union immediately follows the Sinclair Dino balloon, the 22nd balloon appearing in the parade.
