Vancouver, Wash. – The Fort Vancouver National Trust is now accepting entry applications for the 27th Annual Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver presented by the Lough Legacy.
This annual community event takes place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, rain or shine. This year marks the 27th anniversary of this community celebration honoring Veterans of all service branches. Parade applications are available online at www.fortvan.org/veteransparade, at the Fort Vancouver National Trust office in the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St. or by calling the Trust at 360-992-1804. The application deadline is October 4, 2013.
For 27 years, Vancouver has honored veterans with this annual parade which begins at the east end of Officers Row at East Reserve Street. The parade attracts more than 120 entries with approximately 2,500 individuals marching or riding in the parade. The public is encouraged to support veterans and troops while viewing one of the largest Department of Veteran Affairs sanctioned veterans parades on the West Coast.
Groups and organizations that would like to honor our nation’s veterans are encouraged to participate. Past participants include numerous veterans service organizations representing all branches of the service, local high school marching bands, several college and high school ROTC groups, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops from throughout the region, a variety of equestrian units and military and civilian vehicle collector clubs. The parade will be broadcast on CVTV several times.
