Memorial Day Parade Information

Past event
May 30, 2016, 11 AM to 3 PM

The American Legion Post #14 will host the Annual Memorial Day Parade at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May, 30, 2016. Parade participation along the 1.5-mile route is free. The theme for this year’s parade is “Honor and Remember” This parade honors all the men and women who have served our country during times of conflict. It is designed to appeal to Veterans and our community. All participants are strongly encouraged to prominently display patriotic style decorations to the meet the parade purpose and theme, “Honor and Remember”. All participants are encouraged to fill out an entry form. All floats should arrive at Vergennes Union High School at 9:30AM, floats will be judged at 10:15AM. Floats will be judged based on theme, workmanship, originality, & general effect. Awards will be announced on the City Green following the ceremony. A chicken BBQ will be held at the Post following the ceremony for $8.00. Entry forms are available my emailing Martha DeGraaf at marsulli@aol.com, emailing the Post at vergennespost14@gmail.com, and they will be available on the City of Vergennes website. You can also pick up a hard copy at the Legion in Vergennes.

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