The 18th annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 with a theme of “A Salute to Those Who Served” to honor men and women who have served in all branches of the United States military.
This year’s parade will step off from the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street, proceed south on Atlantic to 56th Street, make a U-turn and return to the step-off point. The activity will begin at 10am.
“We are expecting a really great parade for this year,” said Martha Thuente, event coordinator. “This is the first time in recent years that we have had representatives from every branch of the military participating. We have a stellar line-up of bands and other types of units in the line of march. This is one parade not to be missed.”
There is still time for interested groups to sign up to participate in the parade. “We have space available for veterans organizations, ROTC units, marching bands, youth groups,” Thuente said. “Any group who wants to honor our veterans is eligible.”
For more information or to request an entry application, send an email to msthuente@hotmail.com .
Source: Martha Thuente
