May 1, 2010
Newport Loyalty Days Run and Parade
Event Planner(s): Mary Anne Gasbarro

The Annual Loyalty Day Parade will be held Saturday, May 1^st, in downtown Newport. We will be in the parade, which is about two miles long and about two hours from start to finish. 

Hallmark Inn will have a car wash area for us when we arrive. After all we need to be nice and shinny for the parade! It is vital for all Miata Club Members to gather no later than 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 1^st at Hallmark Inn. The critical time is due to the fact that Highway 101 into Newport will be closed at 11:15 AM for the parade.

When: Saturday May 1^st and Sunday May 2^nd.  It is not required to stay overnight although the event will last through the weekend. It has been arranged for the special hotel prices to be honored Friday thru Sunday or for any combination of days you wish to reserve a room.

Where: For those who want to drive out Saturday, May 1^st with the group, you will meet at the rest stop on I-5 south just south of Wilsonville after exit #282A at 6:30AM and depart at 7:00AM. The tour will take you down I-5, through Salem and off to the coast.

Hotel: The Hallmark Inn in Newport  (www.hallmarkinns.com) is giving us a good deal again this year, but reservations MUST be made by Saturday April 1^st or the rooms will be released to the public. Call 1-888-448-4449 (Newport) and reserve your room today! Be sure to tell them you are with the "Mt. Hood Miata Club".

For those bringing their pets, they do have some rooms available for pets so ask when you call. These are all ocean front rooms and all non-smoking rooms. They also have a swimming pool and fitness room.

RSVP by contacting the Club's Activities Director (see above) 

activitiesdir@mthoodmiata.org

Include how many are coming and if you are staying overnight. For those staying overnight we will be going to dinner at 5:30 pm Georgies Beachside Grill, the restaurant connected to the Hallmark Inn. We'll be taking a head count for dinner at the parade staging area.