Planning for Reedsport's huge Memorial Day Celebration is in the works. According to Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce event chair Mark Bedard, the USMC 29 Palms Marine Corp Combat Center Band has agreed to play at this year's event. It is a thrill and honor to have them perform again this year.
Their schedule in Reedsport will include a free concert one evening, march in the Memorial Day Parade, and a performance during the Celebration on Memorial Day. They will also make a trip to Winchester Bay for some marching and concert
It is quite expensive to lodge, feed, and transport the 51 members of the USMC Combat Center Band. The Chamber offers an "Adopt a Marine" program to help defray some of the costs and local businesses provide either free or reduced rate meals for the members during their stay. Due to added security measures put into place after 9-11, the band members are only permitted to stay in hotels, not private residences. One can imagine the cost involved for at least a four-night stay.
Last year there were also parachute jumpers with a huge American flag and flybys in formation. There may be other bands that will perform this year. The event is free and more information will be available as planning progresses.
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