Message from the President

My Fellow Rough Riders,

What an incredible turnout at the Special Olympics Bowling event this past weekend! Huge thanks to John Sullivan for taking the lead—it was a fantastic day supporting so many amazing athletes.

Mark your calendars: the next Special Olympics Bowling event is scheduled for August 2nd, where we’ll also be presenting a generous donation on behalf of the Rough Riders. I hope to see many of you there showing your continued support.

This Wednesday, we’ll be holding a bead sale to gear up for Friday’s Independence Day Parade in Brandon. Yes, it’ll be hot—but whether you choose to wear your full uniform or opt for the blue Rough Riders shirt, your presence will make a difference. The parade kicks off early, and we’ll plan to debrief afterward at O’Brien’s.

Looking ahead, please save the date for our Make-A-Wish Fundraiser on July 24th at the Shriners. This is a cause close to our hearts, and we need your help to raise enough funds to grant a wish for a local recipient. 100% of the proceeds will go directly toward making that wish come true. This event is open to everyone—let’s make it a night to remember.

Thank you all for your continued dedication and spirit. Let’s keep making a difference together!

Thank you,

Greg Eckley

President 

1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment - Rough Riders, Inc.

813-449-1200 

www.tamparoughriders.org

Get Ready for the 4th of July Parade bead sale & more on Wednesday July 2nd!!

Perfect time to stock up on your holiday favorite colors to hand out during the 4th of July and other holiday parades!

Open to all Krewes to stock up at Rough Riders QM Bead Sale!

Doors open at 4:30PM and close at 7PM.

Independence Day Parade

July 4th 

Patriotic Neckerchief and Suspenders will be permitted

2025 Independence_Day_POD 

7:15 AM – Parade/Float Ops arrive at clubhouse to finish preparing the TR and Trolly for the parade

7:45 AM – Floats leave clubhouse

8:45 AM – Floats will arrive at the parking lot located at the Oak Park Plaza, O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill (701 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511)

   - parking & seating on the trolley is limited and not guaranteed in this plaza

8:45 AM – 9:10 AM

 – The trolley will be available for any Rough Riders & family wanting to ride to the staging area from Oak Park Plaza

9:00 AM – Staging Area Opens for Floats

 -Rough Riders are number TBA located on Lumsden Rd (between Kings Ave. and Parsons Ave.)

9:10 AM – The floats will depart Oak Park Plaza and travel to Staging for the parade

  All Rough Rider guests are required to sign a liability waver. Forms will be available at Staging.

9:30 AM – Safety and Security briefing at back of Trolley

9:40 AM – Drivers at their Floats

9:45 AM – National Anthem at the TR Float

10:00 AM – Parade Begins

      Parade ends on Eichenfeld Drive, @ The Woman’s Care building.  All Vehicles will exit onto Kings Ave.

12:00 PM – Trolley will transport remaining Rough Riders back to O’Brian’s Irish Pub (located in the Oak Park Plaza)

 TBD: Floats Return to Clubhouse

NOTE:  This parade is for Rough Riders and a +1 (Spouse or SO).

NOTE:  This is a dry parade, no alcohol will be permitted before or during the parade, per mandates from the organizers.

https://www.tamparoughriders.org/event-6060559

Tickets for Booze Basket are $10.00

Available in Office, Steve Egan or Greg Eckley

Friday Social-Poker Night

July 18th

5:00 PM -9:00 PM

Cheap Drinks

Members can bring 3 guests

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