Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Parade for Class of 2017
Venue: Virginia Tech Drillfield, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2013
Time: 9:50 - 10:45 AM
Event Types: Music, Miscellaneous
Cost: Free

Description:
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will hold a parade marking the acceptance of the the new Class of 2017 cadets into the corps on Saturday, August 24th on the Virginia Tech Drillfield beginning at 10 a.m.

During the parade, the Highty-Tighties, the regimental band, will play and Skipper, the Corps of Cadets cannon, will be fired when the cadets first enter the Drillfield, at the first note of the national anthem, and the first note of "Tech Triumph."

There will be three shots total, the first shot will be at approximately 9:50 a.m. and the final shot will be at approximately 10:45 a.m.

All are welcome to attend.

Parking is available around the Drillfield and a visitor’s pass is not needed on weekends. However, move-in for non corps first-year students is on Saturday and parking may be limited around the Drillfield. Parking is also available in the Perry Street Lots and the Perry Street Parking Garage near Prices Fork Road. Find more parking information at http://www.parking.vt.edu/ or call 540-231-3200.

For more information, visit: http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2013/08/082013-corps-ncparade.html

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