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2015 Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
Posted on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 11:59 AM

Erie VA Medical Center is once again pleased to invite local Veterans, their families, and community members to the annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony.  Come on out and show your support for local Veterans!

When:  Saturday, November 7th;

  • The Parade starts at 9:30am
  • The Ceremony at 11am.

Location:

  • The Parade begins on the corner of 26th Street and State Street and marches south on State ending at the Erie VA Medical Center. 
  • The Ceremony begins at the Jefferson Schol Auditorium located across from the Erie VA Medical Center.  The community is invited to attend as we pay tribute to local Veterans.

Calling All Participants - Get Involved & Show Your Support:

  1. Sign your organization up to march in the Veterans Day Parade!  You don't need to be a Veteran or in a Veteran-related organization to march.  You just have to be a Veteran supporter.  Our goal is to make this the biggest Veterans Day Parade yet!  Call Ken Sawdey at 814-866-9565 and sign up today!
  2. Show your support from the side-lines.  We're asking the Erie community to line the streets and cheer on local Veterans.  It's a great opportunity for the whole family.  We will be marching south on State Street starting at 26th St and ending at the Erie VA.  LINE THOSE STREETS!
   
 

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