In celebration of Veteran’s Day, an annual American holiday honoring military and those who have served, as well as Military Family Appreciation Month in November, an inaugural parade will be held.
This is the first Veteran’s Day Parade to be held in Lubbock that will honor West Texas Veterans and Military Families on Saturday, November 12, 2016!
“Although this is the first year, we hope to grow the event annually, and engage as many veteran advocates as well as veterans, ” said Amaris Garcia, Chair of the Parade Committee.
She added that they hope to have many supporters to cheer participating veterans.
“These men and women have served our country with dedication and courage, and for that we are proud to begin what we hope will become a growing Lubbock tradition in honor of our veterans.”
The 2016 theme is: “Honoring All Who Served” – Participants are encouraged to pay tribute to Veterans and all who have served the community by using red, white, and blue colors, American or military branch flags. Veterans, their family members, businesses, advocates, organizations, marching bands, and all advocates are encouraged to participate.
She said that the event will be held Saturday, November 12, 2016, with set up time at from 8 to 9:30 a.m., and then the parade will begin at 10 a.m. The parade will start at the East parking lot of First Baptist Church at Broadway, participants are urged to enter through Avenue V. The route will begin off Avenue U, to Broadway, heading East down Broadway, and then North on Avenue M to the Civic Center Parking lot.
All are welcomed to participate and can register online at www.loshermanosfamilia.org
The event is proudly organized by Los Hermanos Familia an organization committed to strengthening families, and building community.
(Press release from Los Hermanos Familia)
