Somebody needs to mention this to Mayor Cornett and the Chamber - they will make it happen.

Be sure to tell them where the idea came from and that there is already a basic audience of 4000 or so posters on OKC Talk who likely would show up, much more once the OKC media promotes it.

I vision a big huge parade and festival for a day, with people driving into downtown honking their horns all day and night, and pedestrians walking, shouting, and celebrating OKC's arrival FINALLY as a major league city.

We need to make sure the welcome party is more than just somebody talking at a podium though. Have it be an event that includes everyone, a true celebration! A party, complete with refreshments so everyone can be involved. I dunno.

I just want to be sure it is not done half-assed. We need to think big time from now on OKC. Enough of this, we'll seed it and wait and see stuff (like the airport, Bass Pro, so on). GO BIG TIME from the start - that way first impressions will be lasting!

Make the nay sayers in Seattle and larger markets eat their words, wishing they had the support (and earning power) of Oklahoma City. Give them a 'preview' with a World Class Welcoming Party!

If someone want's, I dont mind to email the mayor and chamber officials - but it would be even nicer if an OKC resident or two did it; since it's your team and vested interest ultimately.

You're a major league city now (for real). Now, PROVE you belong!

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