Atlanta Parade Trip Information and Itinerary

Information

Parade Website: http://www.choa.org/parade

TV Info: The Parade is telecast live on WSB-TV from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.  You can find this at http://www.wsbtv.com/.  The band will be at the beginning of the parade.

Bleachers: Any families making the trip to watch the parade that wish to buy VIP seats in the bleachers can go to this website www.choa.org/parade to do so.

Money: The only meal not provided for will be lunch at a fast food restaurant for Sunday’s return trip.  Depending on your student, they may need anywhere from $15-$20 for this meal.  Any souvenirs or other snacks/food not provided for per the itinerary that they wish to buy throughout the trip will be up to them.  They shouldn’t need more than $50 for spending money and their return trip meal.  Any snacks they might like on the bus or in their room should be brought with them.  Lisa Lowe/Hospitality is also accepting donations to take with us via Sign-up Genius (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090448aeaf2ea4ff2-atlanta)  Students won’t be allowed to order any take-out to the hotel.

Rules: All Lexington School District One rules will be in place during this trip.  Any egregious breaking of these rules or any illegal activity will result in a student being removed from the trip.  It will be their parent’s responsibility to come get them from Atlanta.  No pillows, blankets, remotes, etc. can be taken home from the hotel.  These items would get charged to us and we would then have to return that charge to the student.

Packing List:

• Under-uniform wear.  It will be in the 50s when the parade starts, you can wear form-fitting/fitted items under your uniform. Just remember, as you start marching, you’ll warm up and will be unable to shed layers.  No jeans or sweatpants!
• Black Socks
• Drillmasters
• Gloves
• Colorguard Wear: Body Tights; Fall Costume; Fall Warm-up Pants and Jackets
• Weather & School appropriate wear for Saturday and Sunday.  For Sunday’s snow tubing, Snow Mountain’s website suggests wearing warm, water-resistant clothing, including gloves and water-resistant shoes.  Covering ears and layering is recommended.  You may want to bring a 2nd pair of clothes to change into for the trip home.  They say it is real snow!
• Appropriate sleeping attire
• You can bring one pillow and one blanket from home
• Any desired snacks for the bus or room
• Toiletries
• Phone chargers
• At least $50 spending money in a small wallet that can fit in a pocket while riding rides at Six Flags and touring Atlanta.  Souvenir money is up to the parent!
• Something to entertain yourself with on the bus, like books to read and personal earbuds for music!

Itinerary

Friday, December 1, 2017
7:00 am Arrive at School
8:30 am Depart for Atlanta, GA
12:00 pm Arrive at CNN Center Food Court for Lunch ($10 Provided for Lunch) and CNN Studio Tours
CNN Food Court Restaurants: Choose from Arby’s, BurgerFI, Chick-fil-A, China Breeze, Dunkin
Donuts, Fresh to Order, Great Wraps, Moe’s, Roman Delight, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, TJ’s Sandwiches.
CNN Studio Tours: You will take a 50-minute walking tour with your very own guide through the halls of CNN Center and get an inside look at how a live broadcast is produced and sent to viewers all over the world. You will also get a more in-depth look at how the world’s largest news organization operates. From the historic first newscast to the now living legacy, you will learn how CNN became the worldwide leader in news.
2:00 pm Depart By Foot through Centennial Olympic Park to World of Coca Cola
Centennial Olympic Park: As you travel to The World of Coca Cola you will go through Centennial Olympic Park. Celebrating its 21st anniversary in July 2017, Centennial Olympic Park is Atlanta’s – and the State of Georgia’s – preeminent lasting legacy of the 1996 Summer Olympics and the country’s largest downtown park developed in the last 25 years. You will see the Bricks purchased in honor or memory of people and the Fountain of Rings which is the world’s largest interactive fountain featuring the Olympic Ring symbol.
World of Coca Cola: You will explore while interacting with multiple exhibits and sampling more than 100 different beverages.
4:15 pm The Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium: The largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere with 10 million gallons of fresh and marine water and tens of thousands of animals.
7:15 pm Meet and Walk to Hard Rock Café’
7:30 pm Dinner at Hard Rock Café (Included)
Hard Rock Menu: Legendary Premium-Sized, Cheeseburger or Bacon Cheeseburger, Tupelo Chicken Tenders Hand-breaded, Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich, Twisted Mac & Cheese, or Classic Chicken Caesar Salad.
9:00 pm Depart for Hotel (Buses will pick up at Hard Rock Café)
9:45 pm Check into Hotel
Check In: The first name on the rooming list will serve as room captain. Once the director gives the go ahead they will go into the hotel and collect their room keys. Your director will give you instructions from there.
Hyatt Place: 5600 Peachtree Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30092, Phone: (770) 416-7655
10:15 pm Light Snack (Provided)
10:45 pm Lights Out

Saturday, December 2, 2017
6:00 am Wake up
7:00 am Breakfast (Included) DRESSED IN HALF UNIFORM
7:45 am Load Buses
8:00 am Depart for Parade
8:45 am Arrive at Parade Line Up
10:20 am Parade Starts – White Knoll is the first Band in the Parade!
Children’s Christmas Parade: Join us for an Atlanta tradition at the Children’s Christmas Parade. On Saturday, Dec. 2 the Children’s Christmas Parade will step off at Peachtree St. and 16th St. and end at Peachtree St. and 5th St. Watch as Midtown Atlanta will be transformed into Santa Claus Lane with the sights and sounds of the season featuring some of the best bands in the south.
11:15 am Load Buses and Depart Parade
11:45 am Arrive Hotel, Quick Change
12:30 pm Depart for Lunch at Perimeter Mall Food Court ($10 Provided for Lunch)
Perimeter Mall Food Court: Choose from Chick-fil-A ChinaMax, Chipoltle, DQ, Farmer’s Basket, Great Wraps, Panera, Sarku Japan, Sbarro, Shake Shack, Subway, Tastee Spoon.
2:15 pm Load Buses for Six Flags Over Georgia
3:00 pm Arrive Six Flags Over Georgia
Holiday in the Park: It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Six Flags Over Georgia celebrates the holidays. Besides cheer the park will be featuring thrilling rides, tasty treats and exciting family entertainment for the holiday season!
6:00 pm Celebration Dinner – “Pavilion” at the Park (Included)
Celebration Dinner: Everyone will meet up for a delicious dinner.
10:00 pm Load Buses and Depart for Hotel
10:45 pm Arrive at Hotel
11:00 pm One Pizza Per Room (Included)
Domino’s Pizza: A Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza for each room.
12:00 am Lights Out

Sunday, December 3, 2017
7:30 am Wake, Breakfast (Included)
9:15 am Clean up and Load Buses
9:30 am Depart for Snow Mountain
10:00 am Snow Mountain Tubing @Stone Mountain
Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park is a winter wonderland of fun. With a 400-foot tubing hill and 2 moving sidewalks to take you back to the top, your Snow session will be packed with fun. Snow Mountain offers single tubes, double tubes, and family-sized tubes that can accommodate up to 8 guests at a time.
12:30 pm Depart for Home (Stop for Fast Food – Lunch on your own)
4:30 pm Arrive Home

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