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VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP: 100 Black Women Strong March | Classic Parade | Memphis
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 6:45 AM CDT
Melrose High School, Memphis, Tennessee
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Southern Heritage Classic Parade Saturday, September 12, 2026 Meeting/Lineup Location: Melrose High School, 2870 Deadrick Ave., Memphis, TN Volunteer Arrival: 6:45 AM-7AM Participant Lineup: 7:15–8:00 AM Parade Begins: 9:00 AM Attire: Uninterrupted Black Red Berets: Provided Volunteer Assignments: Volunteer 1 – Volunteer Lead / Parade Liaison * Arrive by 6:45 AM. * Walk to the rear parking lot of Melrose High School and officially check in the group. * Confirm The Equity Alliance’s parade number and lineup location. * Serve as the primary contact with parade organizers. * Provide the announcer with TEA’s short parade description. * Keep the team updated on lineup and movement instructions. * Remain toward the front of the group during the parade. Volunteer 2 – Participant Check-In Lead * Set up the TEA participant check-in area. * Check women in as they arrive. * Maintain an accurate count toward the goal of 100 women. * Direct participants to the designated gathering area. * Identify any registered participants who have not arrived as lineup time approaches. * Give final attendance count before the parade begins. Volunteer 3 – Beret & Materials Lead * Organize and distribute red berets. * Keep track of remaining supplies. * Help make sure participants are parade-ready before the group photo. * Distribute any signs, handouts, or additional materials. * Collect reusable materials following the parade, if applicable. Volunteer 4 – Participant & Lineup Coordinator * Help organize the women into a clean, visually strong formation. * Reinforce the all-black attire and red beret look. * Keep walkways and lineup areas clear. * Make sure participants stay with The Equity Alliance group. * Help maintain spacing and formation throughout the parade. * Watch for anyone who needs assistance along the route. Volunteer 5 – Content & Photo Coordinator * Capture arrival, check-in, beret distribution, group photos, lineup, and parade footage. * Get a full photo/video of the 100-woman group before the parade starts. * Capture candid moments and short participant clips. * Document 100 Black Women for TN and Bet on Black Women branding. * Move between the front, middle, and rear of the group during the parade when safe to do so. Volunteer 6 – Floater / End-of-Line Coordinator * Assist wherever additional help is needed during check-in. * Help late arrivals find the group. * Stay near the rear of the group once the parade begins. * Help ensure participants do not become separated. * Communicate any issues to the Volunteer Lead. * Assist with regrouping at the parade endpoint at Lamar-Airways Shopping Center. Day-of Agenda: 6:45 AM -7AM – Volunteer Lead Arrival (Lynn) All six volunteers meet at Melrose High School. Quick team briefing, distribute materials, confirm assignments, and identify TEA’s gathering location. 7:00 AM – Official Parade Check-In Volunteer Lead reports to the rear of Melrose High School to confirm arrival, parade number, and lineup instructions. Check-in and beret stations are prepared. 7:15 AM – Participant Arrival & Check-In Begins Welcome participants, check names, distribute red berets, and direct everyone to the TEA gathering area. 7:15–8:00 AM – Lineup & Gathering Continue participant check-in and track the count toward 100 women. Begin organizing the group into formation. 8:00–8:20 AM – Group Organization Finalize formation, make announcements, review expectations, and make sure everyone knows where the parade ends. 8:20–8:35 AM – Photos & Content Capture the official 100 Black Women for TN x Bet on Black Women group photo, video, and additional content. 8:35–8:50 AM – Final Parade Preparation Final headcount. Confirm everyone has their red beret. Volunteer Lead checks for any updated instructions from parade organizers. 8:50 AM – Ready to Move Everyone should be completely lined up and ready for the parade start. 9:00 AM – Southern Heritage Classic Parade Begins The parade travels westbound on Park Avenue and ends at Lamar-Airways Shopping Center. Following the Parade: Regroup & Closeout Volunteers help participants regroup at the endpoint, capture final photos/video, collect any reusable materials, and complete a final team check. Important Parking & Arrival Instructions: Participants should not park on Haynes Street at Deadrick, Carrington, or North/South Radford, as those streets are part of the parade lineup zone. Do not park in front of Melrose High School; that area is for drop-off only. Parking is available on side streets across from Melrose, including Beverly and Dunmoor.
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