What: MTC3 participation in the 80th Annual Bud Billiken Day Parade
When: Saturday, August 8th, 2009  (It is always on the second Saturday in August)
Where: South Side Chicago.  I will have the exact time and location after attending a mandatory meeting on 1 August.
Who: It is our hope and desire that everyone on this mailing list will/can participate.
Website: http://budbillikenparade.com/

We will need parade participants: walkers, riders and 'flyer hander outers'.

More info: On 1 August we will learn where we fall in, times, location, protocols, do's, don'ts, whatever.  I asked about tent/table setups for after the event.  There is a $750 minimum fee for this opportunity.  I didn't think we would be doing that.  I tried to pry some info on other participants such as other fitness/health oriented participants. The reason I sough this info is hoping that some paying org or corp sponsor would let us piggy back in their tent or table.  they would give me no info. so we will see who shows up. 

A few facts:

• The Bud Billiken® Parade and Picnic is largest of its kind in the nation.
• More than 75,000 persons participated in 2008 Bud Billiken® Parade and Picnic.
• The 2008 Bud Billiken® Parade and Picnic had more than 315 floats, vehicles and marching units in its procession.
• In 2008, more than 1.5 million persons lined the parade’s route.
• More than 85 corporations and businesses marketed their services and products at the After Parade Activities which was attended by more than 170,000 persons.
• In 2008, more than 25 million viewers viewed the Bud Billiken® Parade and Picnic nationally on television. It captured the number one and number two spots in African American households for its time slot.

This is gonna be big folk!!

                                                                                                                          Bring a Friend,   Bring your bike!!!!

Please join us for the Milwaukee Major Taylor Cycling Club inaugural season of rides. We hope this is just the first of many opportunities for this summer and for years to come that brings together Major Taylor cycling clubs and other bike clubs who support the Major Taylor theme, to build camaraderie and support for each other in the Midwest. This weekend we will show Milwaukee our bike jersey colors. Come in for the entire weekend and join us on Saturday for either a shorter touring ride or a longer advanced ride – see the sights of our city. Sunday we will ride together in the Miller Lite Ride for the Arts. We invite you to join our friends from all over the Midwest to come in for a weekend of cycling and camaraderie.
 
Saturday, June 6
 
RIDE
8:30 AM
Both A & B groups meet at Amaranth Bakery & Cafe, 3329 W. Lisbon Ave.,
 
9:00 AM
The "A" group escorted 35 or 40 mile ride (average 15-17 mph) through scenic Milwaukee County low-traffic roads and trails.
The "B" group escorted 15 to 25 mile ride (comfortable speed) through the Menomonee River Parkway and Hank Aaron Trails.
 
PARTY
6:00 PM
Come join us that evening for a cookout party at Keith and Jennifer’s house, 1906 N 51st Milwaukee.  
Please RSVP for the cookout by Monday, June 1 to Keith at 414-213-4041 or holt.keith.a@gmail.com.
 
Sunday, June 7
 
MILLER LITE RIDE FOR THE ARTS:
7:00 AM
            The Ride offers a 5-, 15-, 25-, 50- and 75-mile bike route. After the ride, participants can enjoy the Forest County Potawatomi Community Foundation Finish Line Party at the Miller Lite Oasis, Summerfest Grounds. Register at www.millerliteride.com
 
For more information contact Milwaukee Major Taylor Cycling Club rep. Keith Holt, ph 414-213-4041 holt.keith.a@gmail.com