Entry Applications Now Accepted for Annual Veterans Day Parade in Douglasville

“The Parade with a Purpose” will again make its way through Douglasville to honor our veterans, active military, reserves and US Flag on the night of Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th.

The unique parade presents the opportunity for Douglas County residents to say “thank you” to those who have obtained and preserved our freedoms. Veterans groups, military and reserve units, and JROTC units have been invited to participate in the annual event, the only known nighttime lighted Veterans Day Parade in the Nation. Other entries may now make application to participate.

All parade units “light themselves up” for the night parade even though it proceeds along lighted streets. The parade steps off at 7 p.m. from Douglas County High School; proceeds north on Campbellton Street; west on Church Street; and then south on Bowden, Woodrow and Campbellton Streets back to the high school. A performance area for bands and drill teams has been designated on Campbellton Street between Spring and Church Streets.

All parade units are required to honor and salute the US Flag, veterans, reserves and/or active military. No exceptions are allowed. There are six sections to the parade this year:

· Honoring the Fallen - Douglas County Citizens Killed in Action

· Elected Officials Saluting Our Veterans

· Saluting Our Active Military and Reserves

· Saluting Our Veterans Organizations

· Citizens Saluting Our Veterans; and

· Parade Organizers and Volunteers Saluting Our Veterans.

Businesses and organizations are welcome to be in the parade. Logos may be displayed; however, each entry must meet the parade purpose, and no promotional materials for the business or organization may be distributed.

There is no cost to be in the parade. However, all entries must make written application to, and have prior approval from the Douglas County Communications Department (event sponsor). No horses are allowed in the parade.

Applications may be obtained by visiting the Douglas County web site at www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com and clicking on the Veterans Day Parade icon on the home page, by e-mailing dctv23@co.douglas.ga.us for an application, or calling 770-920-7593. Parade applications are now being accepted.

— Submitted by Douglas County