The Ann Arbor Independence Day Parade
Attention Campers past, present, and future: you are
now welcome to join the Ring of Steel in marching down the streets of
Ann Arbor this season!
Whether you've attended our Academy in the past, have just come from
your very first session, or are planning on coming at a later date, you
too can wave a sword and walk down the street in costume! The
Ring of Steel has become a staple of the Ann Arbor Independence Day
Parade, thrilling spectators with our fights and fire whip on the stage
trailer. You can wear any costume that doesn't restrict sight or
movement, and the club will provide rapiers for all campers. Keep
in mind that the weather will probably be hot, so dress
accordingly. Water will be provided in limited supply while we
walk (remember, the water is being given to all the Ring of Steel club
members in addition to the campers!). Although campers are not
allowed to perform on the trailer, they are welcome to walk alongside,
waving their swords or performing fights and drills. Club members
will be on hand to supervise smaller campers. If we get enough
young people attending this event, we may even make a second trailer
just for them!
For campers who did not attend the session directly before the
Independence Day parade, we require that their enrollment deposit be
paid already. Campers who have neither attended nor paid their
enrollment deposit will not be allowed to participate.
All parents/guardians will be asked to sign a liability waiver
on-site.