MECDA's 35th Annual Cairo Caravan
June 1st to 3rd, 2012
Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA USA
1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802

***Please check out our VIP, Cairo Caravan, and The Full Boat packages if you are interested in workshops, gala tickets, and more***

PRE-SALE ADMISSIONS - Pre-sales will close on May 25, 2012

Weekend Pass*              $10 MECDA Member (must enter your membership number)
                                    $35 Non-member
                                    $16 Children** & Seniors

Friday                           $5 MECDA Member (must enter your membership number)
                                    $8 Non-member
                                    $6 Children** & Seniors
 
Saturday                       $5 MECDA Member  (must enter your membership number)
                                    $15 Non-member
                                    $6 Children** & Seniors
 
Sunday                         Same prices as Saturday

SPECIAL PASSES - Available pre-sale only.

VIP Pass - Includes Weekend Pass, a limited edition Cairo Caravan 2012 T-shirt, and 1 Saturday Gala Ticket             

                                    $40 MECDA Member (must enter your membership number)
                                    $70 Non-member

Caravan Pass - Includes all VIP Pass Items plus 2 workshops

                                    $100 MECDA Member (must enter your membership number)
                                    $140 Non-member
                                  
 
THE WHOLE BOAT Pass - Includes all Caravan Pass Items plus 4 workshops (total of 6) and 1 Friday night concert ticket

                                    $250 MECDA Member  (must enter your membership number)
                                    $325 Non-member
                                 

*Weekend Passes are available pre-sale only. Weekend Passes include a FREE program!
**Children 5 years old and under get in free.

No Refunds.

For those of you who missed the pre-sale deadline of May 25, 2012:

AT THE DOOR ADMISSIONS - CASH ONLY
Friday                          $5 MECDA Member (must enter your membership number)
                                    $10 Non-member
                                    $6 Children* & Seniors
 
Saturday                      $5 MECDA Member  (must have your card)
                                    $18 Non-member
                                    $8 Children* & Seniors
 
Sunday                        Same prices as Saturday

*Children 5 years old and under get in free.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below are some frequently asked questions that are helpful to provide answers to on your event page for attendees.  

1) Is there a phone number or email where I can contact the organizer with any questions?
 Yes, our phone number is 310.494.0104

2) What is your refund policy?
No refunds.
 
3) Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
MECDA Members must present their MECDA Membership card at the door *if* purchasing tickets at the door. Pre-sale member purchases must provide a valid, current MECDA Membership number.
Children tickets are for children 12 years old and younger. Children 5 and under get in free.
Seniors are 55 years and over.
 
4) Do I need to print out and bring a ticket to get in?
It is always a good idea to print and bring your ticket with you in case of a technical snafu. Pre-sales will all be on a printed list at the door, but having your ticket in hand is still a good idea.
 
5) Will you be selling tickets at the door?
Yes! Tickets will also be sold at the door. Admissions are always available at the door. Workshops, gala shows, and concerts are based on availability.
 
6) Is there parking at the event? If not, is there a nearby facility in which to park?
Yes. There is lots of parking at the Queen Mary, however if there are multiple events running on any of the days, there is a chance for the lot to be full. If the lot is full, there are several parking structures in Long Beach and you can take the "Passport" over to the Queen Mary. For more information on the routes that the Passport takes, please visit their website at: http://www.lbtransit.com/services/passport.aspx

Parking is $10 for overnight guests staying on the ship, $12 for day parking (or only $5 if you patronize any of the restaurants on the ship), and $25 for overnight RV parking (no hook-ups).
 
7) Is there public transportation to the event? Is there bicycle parking?
Yes. There are several options for public transportation into the Long Beach area. Check out Long Beach Metro, and also the Passport (which is free to Queen Mary guests). Call the Queen Mary for information on accessibility via bicycle.

8) Who's participating or who are your sponsors?
Cairo Caravan is put on by the Middle Eastern Culture & Dance Association (MECDA). We have several sponsors each year. Please check out our website at www.mecda.org/cairo and click on "sponsors".
 
9) Is the venue handicap accessible?
Yes. When you arrive, please let admissions know that you have someone who needs handicap access. They will point you in the right direction and if it is not too busy at the time, someone will walk you there themselves.
 
10) Are group tickets for sale, or a discounted rate for groups?
Yes! Do you have a group of 20 or more that would like to attend Cairo Caravan? Contact us to save up to 20% off of your total ticket purchase.*
Group sales are also available for workshops.
*20% discount is for non-profit groups. Private groups save as well based on the number in your group. Contact us today! Email Blume Bauer for more information at president@mecda.org.
 
11) Where is the event taking place?
The Queen Mary
1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802
 
13) What is the event / hosting organization about?
The Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association (MECDA) is a group that works for you! Created in 1977. MECDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community as a source of education, communication, promotion, and inspiration for the near and middle east music, dance, and arts community worldwide. Our members include dancers, musicians, artists, and other persons interested in Near East and Middle Eastern culture, music, dance, and arts. Our goal is to bring a sense of unity to a richly diverse community as well as celebrate the culture and its arts. Join us in bringing the community together and working as a whole.