America's Polo Cup

May 9th was the 2009 America's Polo Cup day. I started my day there around Noon and there was a lot going on:

* Ambassadors Celebrity First Chukker Round Robin Polo Cup.
* Opening ceremonies: The Man from Snowy River Ride out. Demonstrations on Polo Field: Hunt & Hounds / United States Park Police Horse Mounted Unit Color Guard Presentation
2010 Challenging Country was announced and awarded to India.
* Australian & USA National Anthems Live performances with Spectacular Air Parachute Team show by BLACKWATER.
* Metro Chorus live performance.
* The Battle of the Coral Sea AIR SHOW. A Moment of Silence for the US & International Armed Services Fallen Soldiers, followed by a Special Presentation by the world famous United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.
* Military Fly Over followed by "Sneak Pass."
* USA Land Rover Polo Team VS. QANTAS AUSTRALIAN Polo Team - International World Cup Championships. The USA won the game 4 to 2.
* US Coast Guard Helicopters Fly Overs & LIVE Concert by Jay Hoad Band.
* Polo Field Divot Stomp.
* Trophy Presentation by Raymond Weil in Land Rover Winners Circle.
DAUM Luxury Art presented the "DAUM America's Polo Cup Best Sportsmanship Award"
* The Washington Post FW presented the Winners of the Best Dressed Contest. VA Wine Lovers Package with Celebrity Judge "Omarossa" from Donald Trumps "The Apprentice."
* The Washington Post FW presented Winners of Best Hat Competition Announced. Luxury Gift Certificate presented by Celebrity Judge "Omarosa."
* American Idol Star "Michael Johns" performed, including singing the live debut of the song "She's Dangerous."
* Superstar surprise performance by Mya.
* A Joint American & Australian Grande Fireworks Celebration Show - A Celebration of Freedom, acknowledging the friendship between the USA and Australia.
* The Polo Celebration continued with "Rockin the Polo Field" dancing on the Polo field.

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