I didn't think I was going to do this event, but I ended up doing it and had a great time!. Raleigh is about 3 hours away from Charlotte. Earlier I had talked with one of the members from the 501st Rob about the parade and he offered to give me a ride since he was going and to let me stay with them that night since we'd have to leave so early. So that is what I did.
I got up at 4:15 AM to get ready so we could leave by 5 AM. Let me tell you, it is NOT fun getting up that early, but Rob, Mike, and Jennifer (another Jennifer lol) are so funny they made the time very enjoyable.
I went as an Imperial Officer. It was my first time wearing it since Star Wars Weekends and the first time I wore my new rank badges. They look so good, so accurate I love them! I ended up carrying the banner again. I'm becoming an expert lol. So I had an awesome time. I am so sleep deprived so I better go to sleep.
Here is video of the parade. You can see me in the middle of the video, but I'm out of focus, but that is me. :)
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/Jango05/?action=view¤t=Parade.flv