National Memorial Day Parade - Washington DC May 2023
The DeLand High School Marching Bulldogs have been selected by Governor Ron DeSantis to represent the State of Florida in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC in May 2023. This is a huge honor! We cannot wait to represent our community on the national stage!!!
If you would like to make a donation to help us get all of our Marching Bulldogs to DC, please email delandband@gmail.com.
CLICK HERE to access the trip information and registration form.
If you would like to make a donation to help us get all of our Marching Bulldogs to DC, please email delandband@gmail.com.
CLICK HERE to access the trip information and registration form.
Parade Route
The parade steps off at 2:00pm on Monday, May 29. The following map shows the parade route through Washington DC.
The DeLand High School Marching Bulldogs are #24D in the parade lineup. There are more than 150 entries in the parade including marching bands, military units, floats, community groups, etc.
The DeLand High School Marching Bulldogs are #24D in the parade lineup. There are more than 150 entries in the parade including marching bands, military units, floats, community groups, etc.
Medical Forms
Please use the following forms for medication that needs to be taken during the trip.
CLICK HERE for the "Authorization for Student Administered Prescription Medication" form.
CLICK HERE for the "Authorization to Administer Prescription/Non-Prescription Medication (to students by school personnel)" form.
CLICK HERE for the "Emergency Care Plan" form.
CLICK HERE for the "Authorization for Student to Self-Carry/Self-Administer Epinephrine Auto-Injector" form.
CLICK HERE for the "Authorization for Student Administered Prescription Medication" form.
CLICK HERE for the "Authorization to Administer Prescription/Non-Prescription Medication (to students by school personnel)" form.
CLICK HERE for the "Emergency Care Plan" form.
CLICK HERE for the "Authorization for Student to Self-Carry/Self-Administer Epinephrine Auto-Injector" form.
Rehearsals & Trip Meeting
We have TWO mandatory rehearsals for all students who are going on the trip. This is a very important parade, so we must perform at our absolute BEST!
- Wednesday, May 17 ~ 3:00-5:00pm
- Thursday, May 23 ~ 4:00-6:00pm
Remind
We will be using Remind as a primary form of communication during the trip.
Please use this link to sign up for the DC Trip Remind:
https://www.remind.com/join/msleime (this one is FULL as of 5/25/23 - please use the one below if you didn't sign up already)
https://www.remind.com/join/679ah8f (As of 5/25/23 - use THIS link to sign up for the trip Remind if you didn't sign up for the previous one)
Please use this link to sign up for the DC Trip Remind:
https://www.remind.com/join/msleime (this one is FULL as of 5/25/23 - please use the one below if you didn't sign up already)
https://www.remind.com/join/679ah8f (As of 5/25/23 - use THIS link to sign up for the trip Remind if you didn't sign up for the previous one)
Final Trip Information as of 5/20/23
CLICK HERE to view the Final DC Trip Information. (updated 5/18/23)
CLICK HERE to view the chaperone groups. (added 5/17/23)
PARKING - if you are leaving a vehicle at the school during the trip, you must park in the faculty lot off Plymouth. Park in the area closest to the street and don't forget to lock your vehicle. The gates will be locked when the school is closed and during the school day. (added 5/18/23)
CLICK HERE to view the bus lists. These will not change, so please don't ask. (added 5/20/23)
- Includes itinerary, packing list, rooming list, and travel guidelines.
CLICK HERE to view the chaperone groups. (added 5/17/23)
PARKING - if you are leaving a vehicle at the school during the trip, you must park in the faculty lot off Plymouth. Park in the area closest to the street and don't forget to lock your vehicle. The gates will be locked when the school is closed and during the school day. (added 5/18/23)
CLICK HERE to view the bus lists. These will not change, so please don't ask. (added 5/20/23)
Watch Us From Home!
This link will go LIVE for the parade. We are #24 in the parade and step off is at 2:00pm.
https://www.youtube.com/live/fjLCi3RIJ5w?feature=share
https://www.youtube.com/live/fjLCi3RIJ5w?feature=share