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Free Entry for Merriville, IN Ticket Holders

Friday, June 29th, 2012 - 10:51 AM
By Christopher Lugo

ATTN: Merriville, IN Ticket Holders

The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps will honor ticket holders of the June 28 Merriville, Ind., contest (which was unfortunately rained out) with FREE entrance to the backfield bleachers at Ames Field in Michigan City, Ind., for the 52nd Annual Pageant of Drums Saturday night!

Just bring your ticket stub to the back gate at Ames Field; get a new wristband; and pick a seat on the back bleachers. This will not allow you access to the front side stands (although those tickets are available), but at least you will be IN the house for FREE!

The 52nd Annual Pageant of Drums held at beautiful Ames Field is the second oldest continuous Drum Corps contest in America and will feature the Colt Cadets, Pioneer, Glassmen, Troopers, Blue Stars, Spirit of Atlanta, Bluecoats, Carolina Crown, Classic Cavaliers and The Cavaliers.

You will need to show your ticket stub from Merriville, Ind., to get your FREE wristband.

We will still be selling tickets to the front side that night for $20, if you so desire. We hope to see you Saturday - show starts at 7:00 PM, gates open at 5:00 PM!

The Cavaliers have had to deal with rainouts before at our own home shows in Naperville, Ill., and we know how disappointing it is for fans and corps members when a performance has to be cancelled.

We hope this small gesture helps give the drum corps experience to all that missed out!

Craig Rasin
Co-chairman, 52nd Annual Pageant of Drums

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

The Cavaliers and Classic Cavaliers will close out the evening by performing the encore together.

52nd Annual Pageant of Drums
Michigan City, IN

Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Ames Field
Tickets: $20-25, Family Section and Handicap Accessible Seating available

Purchase Tickets on Cavaliers.org

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Driving Directions:

Ames Field
2501 Franklin Street/State Route 421
Michigan City, IN 46360

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About The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps

Founded in 1948, The Cavaliers are one of the most successful drum and bugle corps in history, winning 20 national championships, including seven Drum Corps International world championships since 1992. Each summer, 150 male brass, percussion and color guard performers aged 16-22 present a marching music show considered among the most challenging and original in the world.

The group performs at more than 30 competitions across the US and for more than 100,000 fans. Along the way, the young men not only learn about music and performing, but have a life-changing experience based on excellence, teamwork and camaraderie.

The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization sponsored by The Village of Rosemont, Illinois.

About Michigan City:

The Michigan City LaPorte area is Chicago's Northern Indiana relaxing escape, with beautiful coastal and lakeside scenic settings offering an easily accessible destination on converging Interstates 80/90 and 94. With its fun and exciting Blue Chip gaming, premium outlet shopping, special festivals and events as well as the nearby Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park, it offers an array of attractive recreational and cultural experiences for families and those seeking an easy weekend adventure. With its two major city service centers, this Lake Michigan beach destination offers extensive four seasons of activities where visitors can enjoy the pleasures of small rural towns, marinas, agri-heritage attractions, performing arts events, historical museums and adventure travel pursuits that offers an affordable and nostalgic Midwest experience.

The City of Michigan City boasts its Golden Triangle assets of exciting Blue Chip Casino Hotel, the shopping adventures of Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets and beautiful Washington Park with its sandy beaches and prominent lighthouse. As the key service center for the Lake Michigan Indiana Dunes region, it has the extensive commercial, professional and hospitality services and second prime staging area for all outdoor recreational activities in the county.

LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau