Thread by @agris1144

!NAFO MEETUP & MARCH/PARADE 2024 INFO THREAD!

AYAYAYA - CALLING ALL FELLAS.

ALL PAWS ON DECK FOR THE NAFO 2024 MEETUP & PARADE IN LATVIA!

Since apparently the idea has gained at least regional popularity - I'm going ahead with it!
This will be an on-going thread to which I will periodically add posts about what will be happening, where & how, so make sure to bookmark it - especially if you're planning on attending!

The main idea of this event is to show NAFO is real, everywhere & not just online.

It's also to rekindle the flames of support for Ukraine at a time when it is so needed & bring Fellas together from around the region (& maybe the world ? 0.0).

The event is relatively small, local & self-contained, but there needs to be something to build from :)

In order to do this I have spotted an opportunity during the 770th anniversary of the relatively small Latvian town of Dobele.

The surrounding festivities will last from June 6th to June 9th (4 days) - so feel free to arrive a little earlier & stay a little longer.

The main event surrounding this meetup will be the parade/march.

It is the festive parade/march which will be taking place on June 8th at 18.00 (6 PM) local time.

!THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN DOBELE, LATVIA ON JUNE 8TH STARTING AT 17.30 (5:30 PM) LOCAL TIME!

More detailed information will follow in due time :)

!THE MAIN LANGUAGE OF THE EVENT WILL BE ENGLISH!

This is out of respect to our regional & international Fellas, as the rest of you probably know English well enough to get by if you're seeing this anyway.

It also doesn't mean that the event organizers will be communicating in English - we will.

I will address all of you in English when needed as well (as a group, that is).

Today we start with the who & a bit of the how.
The who = you!

!EVERY FELLA WHO SEES THIS & WISHES TO ATTEND - DM ME IN ORDER TO SIGN UP!

My DMs should be open.
If they're not - please notify me & I'll figure something else out & notify all of you.
All you have to do to participate in the event is DM me.

This is done so that I know at least roughly how many Fellas will be attending (this is needed on the form to sign us up!).

If you have any questions - feel free to DM me.
I'll get back to each & every Fella!

Oh and if you want to participate in the parade with some sort of NAFO vehicle - DM me about that as well!
No - I'm not kidding!
We can register vehicles too!

Just a note here that you will sadly not be compensated for fuel expended, etc. My budget is not that large ;(

All Fellas are encouraged to bring signs, NAFO & Ukraine flags, patches, NAFO/Ukraine-themed pins & clothes, and yes - even their own vehicles (though just let me know ahead of time about your vehicle/s as stated above!).

If someone wants to dress in their traditional dress/clothing & represent their nation (or Ukraine) during the parade/march - feel free!

!SIGNUPS WILL BE OPEN FROM NOW UNTIL MAY 10TH!

This is because all respective forms are due by May 22nd.

Those who miss the signups can still come, socialize & cheer on their fellow Fellas during the parade/march - you just won't be able to participate in the parade/march.

Immediate caveat that if we don't get a group of at least 10 Fellas who will 100% be there - the event will be cancelled.

So don't go ahead & rush booking your trips before May 10th if you only want to come because of the NAFO meetup & parade/march.

I'll announce whether or not the event is cancelled on May 10th (w/ a number of the Fellas who have signed up to attend).

Happy vatnik bonking Fellas - hope to see as many of you here as possible on June 8th!
More details & additions to this thread to follow as time goes on!

Remember to like, repost, DM (me) if you're coming & most importantly - BOOKMARK!
#NAFO_LV_2024

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