Parade Line-Up
August 8 is the day when the Town of Hoosick officially welcomes home and honors our Vietnam Veterans. Are you in?
[private]Thank a Vet
Do you know someone who served during the Vietnam Era – a family member, friend, co-worker? Why not make a poster thanking them for their service? You can walk in the parade with it or display it along the route. You could even prepare a float of some sort if you’re feeling really motivated. Decorate a bike. Let those creative juices flow.
Parade line up is at 9:15 am, with kick-off promptly at 10 am. We will follow the traditional Memorial Day route and stop briefly at the Peace Pole in front of the H.F. Fire Department to pay tribute to all Vietnam Veterans who were Killed in Action, Missing in Action or Prisoners of War.
Parade Line-up
Patriot Guard Riders will line up on Eberle Way, with the Grand and Honorary Grand Marshalls on Main Street just the other side of Eberle Way in front of St. Mark’s. Division 1-4 will line up behind them sequentially. If you need assistance the day of, stop at the registration desk by the Veterans Memorial and we’ll direct you.
All Vietnam Veterans and family members who are representing deceased veterans should stop in between 8 and 9 am to register so we can check you in and give you further instructions.
Division-1
Hoosick Falls Police Department
NYS Sheriff Department
Patriot Guard Riders Escort
Grand Marshall
Honorary Grand Marshall
Division-2
Honoring Our Deceased Veterans
American Legion Color Guard
Liberty Flag Caisson
POW/MIA/KIA Float
Taconic Bagpipe Band
Division-3
Honoring Family Members of Deceased Vietnam Veterans
Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad
Color Guard
Family Members of Deceased
Vietnam Veterans
Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad
Veterans Miracle Center
Division-4
Honoring Our Vietnam
Veterans & Families
Town of Hoosick Marching Band
Town of Hoosick Fire Department
Color Guard
Vietnam Veterans & Family
Members
Town of Hoosick Fire Companies
Division-5
H.F.C.S. Jazz Band
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Other Civic Organizations/
Community Members
West Hoosick Riders
We look forward to seeing you all along the route, then in the park for recognition at 11:30, lunch at 1 pm, and music by the Washington County Band until 3 pm.
For more information, contact Gail Smith at 686-9888 or Joyce Brewer at 258-5772. To enter a float, call Tom McMartin at 686-5075.[/private]