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2024 ROUGH RIDERS 
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY 
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PRE-PARADE BASH
https://youtu.be/Uyl6iZ4HUSQ

SATURDAY BREAKFAST
AND RIVER O’ GREEN

https://youtu.be/Eh_s8U6h-K4

PRESIDENTIAL PUB CRAWL
https://youtu.be/Yyzl6i_lhIk

PRE-PARADE SHENANEGINS
https://youtu.be/d9Y1yCimGz4

DOWNTOWN TAMPA

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
https://youtu.be/e8VUfe1q2E8

On the Calendar

TRIVIA

When Teddy Roosevelt charged San Juan Hill he was carrying his prized Colt M1892 revolver. What was the significance of this famed revolver?


 

RESCHEDULED - Now 2 days earlier

Rib Fest and Car Show Full Committee Meeting

Wed, March 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM @ Clubhouse - Bartley Hall

Rib Fest and Car Show Full Committee Meeting

Requesting to bring a bottle of liquor for a raffle basket. 

POCs:  Frank Frierson (Rib Fest) and John Sullivan (Car Show)

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Springtime Tallahassee Parade-Preparation Day

Sat, March 30, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Clubhouse

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Springtime Tallahassee Parade-Load Day

Wed, April 03, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ Clubhouse

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Strategic Planning Committee - Board of Directors Workshop

Wed, April 03, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM @ Clubhouse - Bartley Hall

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Springtime Tallahassee - Teddy Bear Run

Fri, April 05, 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Tallahassee

REQUIRED: It has been advised that your Driver's License Number and Full Name need to be provided to participate in the TBR. Please complete the two mandatory fields for you, and the other two optional fields if you are bringing a SO.

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Hospitality Suite – Doubletree Hotel 2nd floor, wristband entry. Light Breakfast for Teddy Bear Run Participants

9:15 AM Buses Depart Doubletree for Teddy Bear Run to Gene Cox Stadium

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Teddy Bear Run – Gene Cox Stadium, 601 Paul Russell Rd, wristband entry

What: Greet Leon County Schools ESE children in costume; visit with children, let them experience floats, giveaways, etc. in a stationary parade.

Attire: Krewe Costumes; parade attire.

What to Bring: Giveaways: beads, toys, etc. and of course Teddy Bears! (NO food)

Background Check: If attending you will be asked to provide your name as it appears on your driver's license, your driver's license number, and date of birth at registration.

When: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Teddy Bear Run BBQ – Walk from Gene Cox, wristband entry.

What: BBQ & libations hosted by Governor 51 & his First Lady Bob & Marcia Thornberry for those handing out smiles at the Teddy Bear Run.

1:00 PM Buses return from Gene Cox to Doubletree Hotel

POC - Art Mendel

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Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade

Sat, April 06, 2024, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM @ Tallahassee, FL

Join us as we celebrate the 56th annual Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade on April 6, 2024 at 10:30 am

Come see over 100 colorful units and floats, marching bands, dance groups, Springtime Krewe floats and much more. The parade steps off on Monroe Street just south of the intersection of Monroe Street and Brevard Street and travels south on Monroe past the Florida Capitol ending at Madison Street. The first Springtime parade featured many costumes and only horse drawn units.

Today, the parade still includes horse-drawn carriages to provide a bit of nostalgia; however, it also boosts elaborately clad characters and spectacular mechanical floats from all over the southeastern United States. Springtime Tallahassee is considered one of the biggest southeastern parades and craft shows, attracting over 70,000 spectators.

Hotel reservations can be made HERE

NOTE:  Each Rough Rider is allowed to bring a +1 to walk in the parade.

Parade OICS:  Art Mendel, Ed Dunn and Will Suarez

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Springtime Tallahassee Social After Party

Sat, April 06, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Warhorse Whiskey Bar

603 W Gaines St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Rough Rider Social at Warhorse Whiskey Bar.

603 W Gaines St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

All are welcome! Limited Food an Drinks will be provided.

Spacious, informal joint featuring a wide selection of whiskey & bourbon & an attached pizzeria.

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Fleet Maintenance Workday

Sun, April 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Float yard

Fleet Maintenance Committee (FMC) workday.

We will work hard, laugh hard, and get dirty doing maintenance and repair on our Rough Rider fleet of vehicle assets.

Workday starts at 9:00AM, with most work completed by 1:00PM. Please check the calendar before coming to the Floatyard in case of last minute scheduling changes.

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Springtime Tallahassee Parade-Unload/Clean Day

Sun, April 07, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Clubhouse


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TRIVIA

When Teddy Roosevelt charged San Juan Hill he was carrying his prized Colt M1892 revolver. What was the significance of this famed revolver?


In February 1898, the USS Maine (1889) was sent to Havana Harbor. At the time, Cuba was fighting for its independence from Spain, and the ship was there to protect US interests. On February 15, the vessel exploded and sank, resulting in the deaths of 268 sailors. To this day, it is unknown if Maine was sunk by enemy fire or if there’d been some sort of malfunction within.

The sinking of Maine led the US into war with Spain. The rallying cry was, “Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!”

William S. Cowles was the captain of the USS Fern, one of the first US naval ships to arrive in Havana after the sinking of the USS Maine. The crew of the USS Fern salvaged usable supplies from the sunken Maine, including the famed Colt ‘New Navy Model’ .38 caliber revolver. Cowles sent it to his brother-in-law Theodore Roosevelt, who carried it during his service with the First Volunteer Cavalry.

On July 1, 1898, the Rough Riders fiercely fought Spanish soldiers in the Battle of San Juan Hill. The Colt M1892 revolver was in Roosevelt’s hand during the battle, and he shot and killed at least one enemy soldier with the weapon. Following the battle, he became wildly popular in the US, and it was that popularity that propelled Roosevelt into the White House.

On one side, the gun is inscribed, ‘From the sunken battleship Maine,’ on the other, ‘July 1st, 1898, San Juan, carried and used by Col. Theodore Roosevelt.'


On the Horizon

NOTE:  This parade is for Rough Riders only

Hotel Information:

  • Reservation cut-off date for the group block is 03/26/2024. Room types are based on availability as this is a courtesy block
  • There is a 2-night minimum, and only Saturday reservations are not allowed for this group block
  • Rooms can be booked by calling 1-800-Hampton, or calling the hotel directly (941-746-9400) and stating the group name
  • Group code: VCR
  • Hotel Website HERE
  • Group rates:
    • Standard room with 2 queen beds: $199 plus tax per night
    • Balcony room with 1 king bed $229 plus tax per night
    • Suite with 1 king bed and 1 pull out sofa $239 plus tax per night

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Memorial Day Parade & Activities

Thu, May 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – Tue, May 28, 2024, 8:00 PM @ Washington D.C.

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New York Sagamore Hill Trip

Thu, September 12, 2024, 6:00 AM – Sun, September 15, 2024, 11:00 PM @ New York City

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Catch Us on the Internet

Click here for Tampa Rough Riders Facebook Site (External and Internal)

Click Here for the Rough Riders "Legends" Facebook Group  (Internal Office Announcements)

Click Here for the Rough Riders "Bully Board" Facebook Group  (Internal Unofficial Announcements)

Click Here for the Rough Riders "The Rough Riders" Facebook Group  (Community Wide Information - Pictures)

Click Here for Rough Rider Flickr Photo Albums

Click Here for the Rough Rider You Tube Channel 

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