2024 ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE - CHICAGO, IL
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Tentative Itinerary
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Buses depart Baldwin High School at 7:00 am EDT - lunch along the route with a cash stipend
Arrive at Millennium Park to explore Cloud Gate, "The Bean" at 3:00 pm CDT
Bus transfer to dinner at 4:30 pm
Giordano's for World Famous Chicago-style pizza at 5:00 pm
Bus transfer to Willis Tower
Skydeck Chicago (https://theskydeck.com/) at 7:00 pm
Bus transfer to the hotel (Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Midway) for check-in at 8:30 pm
Room check at 11:00 pm, hotel security on duty until 6:00 am
Friday, March 15, 2024
Breakfast at the hotel
Bus transfer to Lake Shore Drive at 9:00 am
Museum of Science and Industry (https://www.msichicago.org/) at 9:30 am - lunch with a cash stipend
Bus transfer at 1:00 pm
Shedd Aquarium (https://www.sheddaquarium.org/)
Bus transfer to dinner at 4:00 pm
Hard Rock Cafe
Bus transfer to Briar Street Theatre at 6:15 pm
Blue Man Group (https://www.blueman.com/) at 7:00 pm
Bus transfer to the hotel at 8:45 pm
Room check at 11:00 pm, hotel security on duty until 6:00 am
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Breakfast at the hotel
Bus transfer to parade line-up - boxed lunch provided
Baldwin High School Marching Band performance in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade
Bus transfer following the parade
Field Museum (https://www.fieldmuseum.org/)
Bus transfer to the hotel to change at 4:30 pm
Bus transfer to Navy Pier (https://navypier.org/) at 6:00 pm
Chicago City Experience Cruise dinner and dancing on Lake Michigan
Bus transfer to the hotel at 10:15 pm
Room check at 11:00 pm, hotel security on duty until 6:00 am
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Breakfast at the hotel and hotel check-out at 7:00 am
Depart Chicago, IL for Pittsburgh, PA at 8:00 am CDT - lunch along the route with a cash stipend
Arrive at Baldwin High School at 6:00 pm
Buses depart Baldwin High School at 7:00 am EDT - lunch along the route with a cash stipend
Arrive at Millennium Park to explore Cloud Gate, "The Bean" at 3:00 pm CDT
Bus transfer to dinner at 4:30 pm
Giordano's for World Famous Chicago-style pizza at 5:00 pm
Bus transfer to Willis Tower
Skydeck Chicago (https://theskydeck.com/) at 7:00 pm
Bus transfer to the hotel (Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Midway) for check-in at 8:30 pm
Room check at 11:00 pm, hotel security on duty until 6:00 am
Friday, March 15, 2024
Breakfast at the hotel
Bus transfer to Lake Shore Drive at 9:00 am
Museum of Science and Industry (https://www.msichicago.org/) at 9:30 am - lunch with a cash stipend
Bus transfer at 1:00 pm
Shedd Aquarium (https://www.sheddaquarium.org/)
Bus transfer to dinner at 4:00 pm
Hard Rock Cafe
Bus transfer to Briar Street Theatre at 6:15 pm
Blue Man Group (https://www.blueman.com/) at 7:00 pm
Bus transfer to the hotel at 8:45 pm
Room check at 11:00 pm, hotel security on duty until 6:00 am
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Breakfast at the hotel
Bus transfer to parade line-up - boxed lunch provided
Baldwin High School Marching Band performance in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade
Bus transfer following the parade
Field Museum (https://www.fieldmuseum.org/)
Bus transfer to the hotel to change at 4:30 pm
Bus transfer to Navy Pier (https://navypier.org/) at 6:00 pm
Chicago City Experience Cruise dinner and dancing on Lake Michigan
Bus transfer to the hotel at 10:15 pm
Room check at 11:00 pm, hotel security on duty until 6:00 am
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Breakfast at the hotel and hotel check-out at 7:00 am
Depart Chicago, IL for Pittsburgh, PA at 8:00 am CDT - lunch along the route with a cash stipend
Arrive at Baldwin High School at 6:00 pm
Hotel Accommodations
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Midway
6630 S. Cicero Avenue Bedford Park, IL 60638 (708) 594-0090 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chimd-fairfield-inn-and-suites-chicago-midway-airport/overview/ |
Trip Costs & Payment Schedule
The final cost of the trip is $1,030.
The payment schedule is as follows:
The payment schedule is as follows:
- September 1st - $200
- October 1st - $200
- November 1st - $200
- December 1st - $200
- January 1st - $230
TRIP INSURANCE - DEADLINE TO PURCHASE SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
DIRECT TRAVEL/CHOICE MUSIC TOURS recommends the purchase of a TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN to all travelers. The selection of an insurance provider and the purchase of a TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN is optional for each traveler. Information about the Travel Insured International company is included for informational purposes only. Please be sure to read the 2023 Student Travel Protection Rates for PA, CA, VA, HI Residents for the travel insurance costs for the trip. We anticipate final costs falling into the $1,001-$1,500 price range outlined in the document.
There is a time sensitive period for the Optional Cancel for Any Reason benefit and the Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver. The plan must be purchased within 14 days of the date the initial deposit or payment for the trip is received (September 29, 2023).
There is a time sensitive period for the Optional Cancel for Any Reason benefit and the Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver. The plan must be purchased within 14 days of the date the initial deposit or payment for the trip is received (September 29, 2023).
| 2023 Student Travel Protection Marketing |
| TII Student Domestic Travel Protection |
| 2023 Student Travel Protection Rates for PA CA VA HI Residents |
CHAPERONES - DEADLINE TO APPLY OCTOBER 15, 2023
Thank you for your interest in chaperoning the Baldwin Highlander Marching Band Trip to Chicago, IL. We will leave Pittsburgh in the morning on Thursday, March 14th, and will return in the evening on Sunday, March 17th. We expect the total size of the group to be approximately 65 students and adults.
We need approximately 4 parent chaperones (in addition to directors and staff) to adequately care for the students. Chaperones will be responsible for the general monitoring and security of all students, as well as providing logistical support for the activities of the trip. Only individuals who have demonstrated a willingness to work in a spirit of cooperation in a team environment will be considered. Safety and welfare of the students are the first priorities! Additionally, chaperones on the trip are to support and assist the directors, and uphold the policies of the District and the Baldwin Highlander Music Patrons.
To be selected as a chaperone, individuals must be in good standing of the Baldwin Highlander Music Patrons, and obtain a BWSD Substantial Contact Volunteer status and badge.
Please read the Chaperone Responsibilities and Policies for Baldwin Highlander Music Patrons documents below, and obtain clearance for the time off of work prior to applying. Please understand that while we truly appreciate everyone’s willingness to volunteer in support of the students, we will not be able to take everyone who expresses an interest.
We need approximately 4 parent chaperones (in addition to directors and staff) to adequately care for the students. Chaperones will be responsible for the general monitoring and security of all students, as well as providing logistical support for the activities of the trip. Only individuals who have demonstrated a willingness to work in a spirit of cooperation in a team environment will be considered. Safety and welfare of the students are the first priorities! Additionally, chaperones on the trip are to support and assist the directors, and uphold the policies of the District and the Baldwin Highlander Music Patrons.
To be selected as a chaperone, individuals must be in good standing of the Baldwin Highlander Music Patrons, and obtain a BWSD Substantial Contact Volunteer status and badge.
Please read the Chaperone Responsibilities and Policies for Baldwin Highlander Music Patrons documents below, and obtain clearance for the time off of work prior to applying. Please understand that while we truly appreciate everyone’s willingness to volunteer in support of the students, we will not be able to take everyone who expresses an interest.
| Baldwin High School Music Department Trip Chaperone Responsibilities |
| Policies for the Baldwin Highlander Music Patrons (updated 2021) |
SIGN UP TO ATTEND THE TRIP! - DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
YOUR DEPOSIT PAYMENT WILL BE BILLED TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS SUBMITTED
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