Viva Cuba members conducted an evening tour of the murals.
Viva Cuba members usually tours the murals during the day aboard coach buses, or maybe a school bus. But the spyders riders like to have evening tours just before their evening Salute to Veterans ceremony by Cuba’s Veterans Memorial.
In preparation for the evening tours Viva Cuba worked with the city to make sure all the mural lights were in working order so that the murals would look their best in the evening. Keeping the murals lit at night is an ongoing project, but it is particularly important during special events.
Enough spyder riders were interested in a tour that two tours were offered. With the murals lit at night, and the tourers aboard their spyders, it gives the tours a special atmosphere. Because of time constraints, the tours hit the high points of the day tours.
Riders enjoyed the story of how local Eagle Scout candidate Chip Lange helped raise money for the murals. Now they know who the “soldier in the red hat” is.
The Gold Star Boys is a colorful sight in the evening.
Many of the spyder riders are veterans and their patriotism is important to them . They appreciated the significance of the Gold Star Boys mural that highlights the sacrifice or those “that gave all. “
When the tours were over, the spyders gathered in front of the band stage to honor their veterans. To see the scene, read this account and watch the video.
The Spyderfest attendees listened as their speaker spoke of freedom and sacrifice.
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