Press Release: Relay Weekend Theme Hours

RELAY FOR LIFE OF SECOND LIFE 2017    July 15 and 16


************THEME HOURS  *********

The themes are brought to the track to be fun and entertaining, not required, but it's always fun to see all the variety on the track.  Here is a list of this year's themes and we hope you enjoy getting those outfits ready!


10 AM                                              
Opening Ceremonies.  Please join us at the Ceremonies Stage as we begin the 24 hour relay with the Opening Ceremonies.

11 AM - 12:30pm                                
CELEBRATE  - Survivors and Caregivers
The 1st lap of the 2017 Relay weekend!  Make your way to the side of the track and applaud our heroes during the SURVIVORS and CAREGIVERS honor time. Only survivors and caregivers walk the track during this time.

12.30pm - 2 PM                 
TEAM SPIRIT 
This is the moment you’ve been waiting for, teams. Grab your team banner and / or flags and get on that track & walk with pride for all you have done in FINISHING the FIGHT against cancer. We are ONE big, awesome team and WE ARE RELAYING!

2PM   
DANCE YOUR DECADE
It's time for some DANCE YOUR DECADE!!   What is your favorite musical decade?  50's, 60's, 70's 80, 90's or maybe country? Dress in your favorite decade or genre of music and dance on down the track. 

3PM  
CRAZY HATS, HAIR! 
Let's cover our heads to protect ourselves from the sun and get some giggles with the craziest hats and / or hair you can find ! Have a cake hat? Have cake hair?  Why not! It's Second Life!   

4PM  
THE FUTURE'S SO BRIGHT -
Get on your fun and funky sunglasses!  Need a special pair? There are specially made, unique 2017 Relay Sunglasses in the vendors at the Relay Stations. Collect all 5 sets!

5PM   
THE PURPLE GLOVE DANCE -
Put on your purple gloves, wave your hands, dance and party on the track!  Stop at the Purple Give Picture areas, snap a picture, post it to your facebook, tweet it out #, upload it to flicker, send to your friends.

6PM  
ACCIDENTAL TOURIST- 
Put on your tacky shorts and shirts, sun visors, socks and sandals. Strap on that camera. Slip on the backpack.  It's time to be a tacky tourist. 

7PM  
FANTASY HOUR-
Elves, Fairies, Fae's, Knights, Dragons, Princesses, LOTR, Harry Potter, Wizards, Wings,Angels...an all encompassing Fantasy Hour....what is your mythical fantasy?

8PM 
LIGHT UP THE TRACK - 
Evening is upon us, help us light the track.  A single hand held candlestick, a gaudy candelabra, a pair of sparklers, a glow stick, a flashlight, let's light the way as we walk.  Be sure to light the luminary along the track as you walk.

9PM  
REMEMBER    The Luminary Ceremony
Please plan to walk or line the track, in silence. We remember those who we’ve lost to cancer. We reflect on the friends, families and loved ones we Relay for.

10 PM 
MEET AND MAKE A NEW FRIEND
We all can use friends. Introduce yourself to someone you do not know and walk the track with them. Who knows, you may meet a new best friend !

11 PM   
UNDER THE BIG TOP -
Come one, come all to the biggest show on earth!  The RFL Circus! Watch for clowns, ring masters, bearded ladies, mimes, the strongman, fortune tellers, tightrope walkers!

MIDNIGHT  
STAYING UP LATE PJ PARTY -
Join the steering committee for a special PJ Party. Wear your jammies, carry your pillow and blankets, and enjoy the tunes spun by your steering committee as they take over the air.  

1 AM   
HOLIDAY ROAD -
What is your favorite Holdiay? Christmas, Valentines, St. Patrick's Day, Mardi Gras, Cinco de Mayo, Halloween, New Year, Kwanzaa, Mother's Day, Father's Day?   Dress for your fav and join us on Holiday Road. (aka the track)

2 AM 
AROUND THE BEACH 
Let's head to the water and have some fun!  Don't foget to Slip, Slop, Slap & Wrap to protect yourself from the damaging UV rays!  Or maybe you are a mermaid, a fish out of water, or Neptune himself.

3 AM  
HOPPY BALL BOUNCE
Bouncy, Bouncy. Let's grab those bouncy balls and bounce on down the track. Try not to hop over anyone!

4 AM  
INTERNATIONAL HOUR 
Relay For Life is internationally held in more than 26 countries around the world! Our virtual relay is truly an International Relay. Wear something that reflects one of those countries. Carry an international flag from one of the countries.

5 AM  
HEROES, EVERY DAY AND SUPER
We all have those we consider heroes…who is yours? Superman, parents, doctors, Batman, Wonder Woman, Firemen, Teachers,  Spiderman,etc! Show us who is your Everyday or Super Hero!

6 AM
FIGHT BACK -   The FIGHT BACK CEREMONY
Pick up your Fight Back kit at any Info station along the track!  Walk the track or join us at the ceremony stage! Make your personal Fight Back pledge of what you will do to fight cancer in the upcoming year and future.  The life you save from this pledge, may just be your own!

7 AM  
TUTUS and TOGAS. 
Why not?  You choose - put on a tutu or a toga and have some fun going down the track!  2 Guys In  A Tutu!  Snap those pics and get them on your social media pages!

8 AM
COFFEE, CURLERS and CAKE -
Wake Up Relayers! Morning has arrived !  Wear a tea pot, a coffee maker, coffee cups.. Wear pj's, slippers, curlers. It's time to wake up and keep going on the track just a little bit longer! 

9 AM  
MASQUERADE/FORMAL HOUR
It's a Relay tradition in Second Life since 2005... Let's bring it on home dressed to the nine's!  

10 AM
CLOSING CEREMONIES   
Please join us at the Ceremonies Stage for the closing ceremonies.

11 AM   
VICTORY LAP
Please return to the track and take YOUR VICTORY LAP!!  One last time around the track!  Look for the Committee Members along the side of the track cheering for you and all you have accomplished done and accomplished for the American Cancer Society!  Look for the Fireworks!   Celebrate YOUR Relay !!
                  
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All Ceremonies will be broadcast live on the official broadcast station - T1Radio.  If you cannot get to the ceremony sims, you may listen from your team campsite or from the track, any designer or mega sim area, or you can listen outside of SL via Tune In http://tunein.com/radio/T1-Radio-s113797/