Liberty High School Grenadier Band Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor November 21 28, 2016

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1 Liberty High School Grenadier Band Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor November 21 28, 2016 The following itinerary provides an overview of your tour events and timings. ** It is important to understand that times and activities are subject to change before or during the tour. ** Monday, November 21, 2016 Meet at Liberty High School according to FLIGHT GROUP. Flight 1 United 1483 Newark to San Francisco, United 300 San Francisco to Honolulu Arrive at Liberty by 1:45am Flight 2 United 15 Newark to Honolulu Arrive at Liberty by 4:45am Flight 3 Hawaiian 51 JFK to Honolulu Arrive at Liberty by 4:45am **Government-issued identification is required of all passengers 18 years of age and older Lunch Use your gift card Arrival Aloha! Arrive at the Honolulu Airport and receive a traditional fresh flower lei greeting. Approx. 5:00 pm Flight Group 2: Meet in the ballroom for hotel check-in. Approx. 7:00 pm Flight Groups 1 & 3: Meet in the ballroom for hotel check-in. Hotel Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 2552 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii Phone: (808) Web site: Dinner Use your gift card Tuesday, November 22, :00 am Load instrument truck. 5:30 am Hot breakfast buffet at the hotel 6:30 am Depart in uniform for the USS Missouri Battleship. National Security at Pearl Harbor Because Pearl Harbor is an active military base, they strongly enforce the following: No purses, handbags, fanny packs, backpacks, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage or other items that offer concealment are allowed in the visitor center or on the memorial. Strollers with pockets and compartments must be emptied before being allowed in the visitor s center. Personal cameras (out of their cases) are allowed, but camera cases are not. Baggage storage is not available and there are no alternatives in the local area for bag storage. You may not leave any items on your motorcoach. USS Missouri Battleship -- The USS Missouri is the fourth ship and the second battleship to bear the name of the Show Me state. The ship was the last battleship commissioned by the USA, and in 1992 was the world s last operational battleship. The ship provided gunfire support for many famous and important battles of WWII. On September 2, 1945, the ship was chosen to be the stage for the signing of Japan s Formal Instrument of Surrender, bringing an end to the war.

2 There will be some time to explore this magnificent battleship on your own. Be sure to locate the spot where the surrender treaty was signed. USS Arizona Memorial -- The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship s 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, The Memorial structure stands over the mid-portion of the sunken battleship. A representative from your group will present a wreath at the base of the marble wall where the names of those killed on the Arizona are engraved. Visit includes a 75-minute program that consists of a film depicting events leading up to and attack of Pearl Harbor, and a ferry ride to the Memorial. While at the visitor center, you will have an opportunity to visit the museum, bookstore and waterfront exhibits. 8:10 am Tribute performance by the Liberty High School Choir (30 minutes in length) 8:40 am Tribute performance by the Liberty High School Marching Band (30 minutes in length) 9:10 am Flag presentation 9:20 am Take group photo at the USS Missouri Battleship. 9:40 am Load instruments onto instrument truck. Water will be provided for the group. 9:50 am Self-tour of the USS Missouri Battleship 10:30 am-2:45pm USS Arizona Memorial Film, USS Arizona Memorial Lunch provided at the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center 2:50 pm Liberty High School Marching Band: Prepare instruments & set-up for performance. All group members: 2:50 pm Tribute performance by the Liberty High School Choir (30 minutes in length) 3:20 pm Tribute performance by the Liberty High School Marching Band (30 minutes in length) 5:15 pm Meet as a group and walk to dinner. 5:30 pm Gather at Queen Kapiolani Park for a traditional Hawaiian catered picnic. Wednesday, November 23, :15 am Depart hotel. Dole Explore the world s largest pineapple maze at the Dole Plantation. Web site: North Shore En route to the Polynesian Cultural Center, view the world famous Banzai Pipeline and the beautiful Sunset Beach, site of Baywatch Hawaii. 12:30 pm Arrive at the Polynesian Cultural Center. at the Polynesian Cultural Center Polynesian Cultural Center Explore the Polynesian Cultural Center this afternoon. The center invites you to discover seven different Polynesian villages and cultures, including the islands of Tonga, Tahiti, Marquesas, Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji, and Hawaii, portrayed through performances, demonstrations, and native artifacts. Included: o Admission to Polynesian Villages o Entrance to one Imax Show o Buffet dinner o Hā Breath of Life evening show Web site: Dinner Buffet dinner

3 7:00 pm --After dinner, move to the Pacific Theatre for the Hā Breath of Life evening show. This is the largest revue of Polynesian song and dance in the world featuring over 100 native performers from all corners of the Pacific. 7:30 pm Hā Breath of Life evening show 9:15 pm Parade Recognition Ceremony 10:00 pm Load coaches and return to your hotel. Approx. 11:30 pm Arrive back at your hotel. Thursday, November 24, 2016 Breakfast Hot breakfast buffet at the hotel Coaches Depart for Diamond Head. Diamond Head Hike Hike the Diamond Head trail that takes you up to the pinnacle of Diamond Head, an inactive volcano. The hike is about 3/4 of a mile up a fairly steep grade. You may want to bring some water for this journey. Often windy and always beautiful, this perch gives an unobstructed view of Waikiki Beach and downtown Honolulu. Meet as a group and walk to your Catamaran Cruise. Catamaran Adventure Set sail on the blue waters of Hawaii and create lasting memories as you cruise the coast. 7:00 pm Enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Pualeilani Terrace in your hotel. Friday, November 25, 2016 Leisure Day Load large instrument cases onto instrument truck. Load school buses and depart for Fort DeRussy for parade line-up. Students should be dressed in uniform and carrying instruments. *Parade line up and step off details will be provided the week of the parade. Liberty High School Choir walk to the parade reviewing stand in performance attire. Performance by the Liberty High School Choir at parade reviewing stand 7:00 pm Parade begins marks the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Waikiki Holiday Parade commemorates this event each year. The parade is host to local Hawaiian bands, marching bands from the mainland, Pearl Harbor Survivors, service bands, military units, local officials and dignitaries who march in the Waikiki Holiday Parade, paying tribute to this major historical event. **Note: the Reviewing Stand will be outside the Moana Surfrider on Kalakaua Avenue. Dinner Use the gift card

4 Saturday, November 26, :50 am Depart your hotel. Pali Lookout The Nuuanu Pali Lookout is a favorite stop. It gives you a panoramic view of the Windward side of the island located at Nuuanu Pali State Park. The lookout overlooks the 985-foot cliffs of the Koolau Mountain Range. (Translated, "pali" means "cliffs.") The trade winds blow through the valley between the high mountains on either side, forming a strong wind tunnel of sorts. On extra windy days, you can even lean into the wind and let the gusts hold you up. Pali Lookout was the setting for one of the most significant battles in Hawaiian history. In 1795 it is said to be here where King Kamehameha conquered the island of Oahu to unify the Hawaiian Islands. 1:00 pm Arrive at Kualoa Ranch s Moli i boat dock to be driven across the ancient Hawaiian fish pond to Secret Island. Upon arrival at the island, walk the winding pathway through the island s hau tree tunnels and arrive on the private white sand beach of Secret Island. There will be access to the island equipment such as volleyball, outrigger canoe, kayaks, table tennis, beach mats and snorkel equipment. Lunch Enjoy the Kualoa Ranch lunch buffet. 4:15 pm Begin to depart the island by pontoon boat. 4:45 pm Load coaches and depart for your hotel. Dinner Use the gift card Sunday, November 27, 2016 Breakfast Hot breakfast buffet at the hotel Free time You will have time for last minute shopping or beach time. 12:15 pm Flight Group 3: Depart for the Honolulu Airport. 12:45 pm Flight Group 2: Depart for the Honolulu Airport. 5:30 pm Flight Group 1: Depart for the Honolulu Airport. **note that no perishable foods or plants are allowed off the island unless they have been inspected and tagged with permission to leave the island. Monday, November 28, 2016 Flight Group 1 ETA at Liberty 4:00pm Flight Group 2 ETA at Liberty 8:30am Flight Group 3 ETA at Liberty 9:30am **Flight numbers and schedules are subject to change.

5 Hawaii Meal Information Each passenger will receive a Visa gift card preloaded with $280 for meals not included with our Gateway tour. Each passenger is responsible for their own card and spending. There are no replacement cards. Students will need to budget their money for the week. Below is a calendar of the meals for the week (those in BOLD are the ones provided through Gateway, the others are on the gift card). We have budgeted $15 for breakfast (x 4), $20 for lunch (x 6) and $25 for dinner (x 4). Gift cards may also be used to purchase food/snacks on the airplane on travel days. Gift cards will be distributed on the buses to the airports. NOVEMBER 21 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday B B B B B B B L L L L L L L L D D D D D D D