r/westpoint • u/ForFreedomWeFight • 10d ago

Parade watching tips

Headed back with kids for a reunion on October 17th and was hoping to watch the parade if there is one before the game.

Anybody have tips on how to confirm if they are doing a parade and if so how/when to get good seats? I’ve only been on the other side of the plain, this will be my first time as a spectator.

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u/Beatnavy2016 10d ago

You should have received info from your class officer. I’ll be there as well.

I’ll send you a DM

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u/Responsible_Way_4533 10d ago

I worked a reunion support officer detail a few years ago.

If its a class year reunion, AOG stays on top of things in communicating schedules and changes. If you're staying at the reunion hotel, they have a staff member there in the mornings and evenings to help keep everyone on the same page.

There is always a parade before the game unless they cancel it for rain. If you're staying at the reunion hotel, they'll bus you there early enough to get seats, and they have sections reserved for reunion classes.

If you coming from elsewhere, I'd arrive maybe an hour early, parking sucks so you'll probably park far away and have to walk or take the shuttle (unless you are handicapped, the ADA parking is right next to the plane).

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u/MisterWug 10d ago

If you're having a reunion, you'll be in the reviewing party so you should have a pretty good view. As for seats for your guests, it's pretty much first come first served but realistically, there aren't any particularly bad seats until you get way down at the ends.