The deadline for applications to be in Auburn’s 2009 Veterans Day Parade is Friday, according to the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department.
The 44th annual event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning at 11 a.m. The parade is limited to approximately 200 entries and will be viewed by tens of thousands. This year’s parade will honor the American Legion.
Official applications may be picked up at the park’s office located at 910 Ninth St. Souteastor downloaded from the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnwa.gov.
Applications can be faxed to 253-931-4005 or can be mailed or hand-delivered to the park’s office. Entries chosen will receive an official confirmation and complete event information.
The National Veterans Day Committee and the Department of Defense have once again selected the City of Auburn as one of the regional sites for Veterans Day Observance in 2009.
The mile-long parade includes military marching units and vehicles, veteran service organizations, marching bands, honor guards, drill teams, community and scouting groups, as well as floats, antique cars, horses, community groups and more.
The official start of the parade is Main Street and E Street NE. The parade will proceed west on Main St. to A St. NW.
Other events related to the Veterans Day celebration in Auburn include the American Legion Breakfast, a Remembrance Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, a display of military equipment and other exhibits on Division Street, a Noon Lions luncheon and the state’s largest marching band competition.
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