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OPENING DAY CEREMONIES

When
Saturday, April 13, 2002

Where
Keith Fields - Behind Chilcott Field

Time
Arrival Times - 8:15 AM
Parade Times - 9:00 AM

The Opening Day Parade and Ceremonies will take place Saturday, April 13, 2002, beginning promptly at 9:00 AM.   Line-up and assembly for the parade will begin at 8:15 AM.  All managers, coaches, contact parents and players from all Little League teams should assemble at Keith Avenue minors playing fields, located behind Chilcott Stadium Field.  Parents are requested to drop youngsters off at the Keith Avenue Fields and then park their car.   Please enter the parking lot from Panther Drive (off Oak Street).  All parade participants must arrive as close to 8:15 AM as possible to avoid last minute problems.

Directions to Chilcott/Keith Fields

The parade route will leave the Paul VI parking lot, enter Cedar Avenue, turn left onto McLean Avenue, turn left onto Lee Highway, pass in front of McDonalds, turn left onto Oak Street, pass the school, and enter the Chilcott Field.

Opening Day Ceremonies will be held immediately following the conclusion of the parade.

Children should be dressed in full uniform.  NO CLEATS or GLOVES should be brought to the parade.

Each team is responsible for creating and bringing a team banner to the parade

If the parade is canceled due to poor weather conditions, please listen to AM630 (WMAL) radio station for an announcement between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.  If the parade is canceled, no rain date is scheduled.

Opening Day Booklets are distributed after the parade.  Save them for future reference.  Please remember, local businesses help support Fairfax Little League by sponsoring teams.  Show your support of our sponsors!