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Welcome the Heroes Home from Iraq Parade

Parade to welcome home the Iraq war veterans.  Starts at noon at Keiner Plaza, goes down Market Street and ends at Union Station.  Veteran's Village is inside Union Station from 11-5.  Live Music and Entertainment inside Union Station from 3-8:30.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE THIS PARADE A SUCCESS:  Please visit www.january28group.org to volunteer or visit www.missioncontinues.org/welcomehomeheroes for more information. 

At the website you can find information about corporate donations, how you can help the Veteran's in the Resource Village in Union Station, and information about submitting a parade float or making a personal donation.

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We would additionally like to thank Anheuser-Busch and Mayflower for stepping up to the plate and becoming our first corporate sponsors.

The Veterans sacrificed for our freedom.  They didn't ask for a parade.  We're throwing one anyway.

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Hope to see you there!

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