PRESCOTT, AZ (September 6, 2018) – The City of Prescott is pleased to announce that the 2018 Veterans Day Parade will be held in Downtown Prescott on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Opening ceremonies will take place at 10:30 am on the stage at the intersection of Cortez St. and Union St., with the parade beginning at 11:00 am.
November 10, 2016: Colonial riders in vintage uniform on horseback at the Veterans Day Parade in Prescott, Arizona, USA.(Photo Courtesy: ja-images / Shutterstock.com)
This year’s parade theme is:
Honoring Hometown Heroes: Remembering World War 1~ 1914-1918.
The City of Prescott is inviting parade entrants from the community to compete in seven categories this year. Each entry category will have a first palace winner and all entries will compete for a Best overall award. The categories are:
- Fraternal or Military Organizations
- Motorized Groups
- Music
- Marching Units
- Hospital entries by Veterans
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Commercial / Business
There is no fee to enter, and application forms and rules can be found on the Recreation Services section of the City website, under the Programs and Special Events tab, or entering this link in your web browser: http://www.prescott-az.gov/event/2018-veterans-day-parade. Individuals and groups interested in participating in the parade are asked to return your entry form no later than October 22, 2018, to assure proper staging and information prior to the event. Please direct questions or completed applications to Michelle Stacy-Schroeder, Recreation Coordinator, at 928-777-1552.
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