Nominations Sought For Howard County Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal, Sept. 8 Deadline

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Nominations are being sought for the 2023 Howard County Veterans Day Parade grand marshal.

The honorary title is given to someone who, according to the Howard County Veterans Foundation, represents the values and morals of the county's community of veterans and military families. The parade will take place Nov. 12 and nominations must be submitted by Sept. 8.

The grand marshal is recognized at the parade and lakefront ceremony, and participates in the parade, whenever possible, and rides or walks with the designated grand marshal float. While the parade committee provides and decorates the float, the grand marshal and their family are encouraged to help.

To qualify, grand marshal nominees must be a current or former Howard County resident, business owner or representative of a Howard County-based business, nonprofit or other entity. They also must be a veteran or immediate family member of a veteran.

To learn more and nominate someone for grand marshal, visitHowardCountyVeterans.org/marshal.