PGRNY Current Missions

HOTH Mission

Albany Veterans Day Parade

All Military Branches

Albany, NY - 11/11/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

Once again, Albany Veterans Day celebration organizers have requested that Patriot Guard Riders participate in the City of Albany’s Annual Veterans Day Parade. This year’s Parade will be held on Monday, November 11th in downtown Albany, NY. Parade will step off at 11:00 am and will proceed down Central Ave to Washington Ave to the reviewing stand on the steps of the NYS Education Building.

The parade committee, made up of local veteran groups, will this year honor James Dandles, US Army Vietnam Veteran who served in-country stationed in Dau Tieng, northwest of Saigon.

One word - FLAGS !! - This is a great opportunity to fly the Flag. A motorcycle parade with flags flying is a sight to behold. Now the parade is walk speed so if you can, attach your flag to your bike that can withstand the rigors of walk speed then please do so - heavy duty zip ties will work wonders in attaching poles to your bikes - so please give this some consideration. Any flag size will do - the bigger the better - 3' x 5' is the usual flag size we fly.

While in parade formation, don't be shy about making "a little noise" - we ride motorcycles - let the people see and HEAR us. As usual, when we get to the reviewing stand we will salute the Grand Marshall and let the reviewing stand "hear and feel the thunder".

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/11/2024 at 10:45am

Staging Location:

Intersection of
Central and Partridge Ave
Albany, NY

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Schaaf
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518-542-0608

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.

Special Information:

Staging area - The rally point for this event is our usual staging area at Central and Partridge Ave's.

While Central Ave is open until about 10:30 am, early arrivals will park on Central, West of Partridge, near Security Supply, out of the way of any traffic. Once Central Ave is closed, PGR will take up our spot - two abreast on the yellow center line of Central Ave beginning just West of Partridge Ave.

KSU for parade is 11:00 – we’ll probably start to move 11:30 am – 11:45 am.

Patriot Guard Riders will be the last organization in the Parade – saving the best for last.

Our participation is dependent on whether PGR will be requested for an Honor Funeral Mission - PGR then will stand down from parade.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Bill Schaaf

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