Over Two Thousand To March In Honor Of Veterans
The Veterans Day Parade, produced each year by the Palm Beach County Veterans Committee, begins at 2 p.m. and travels from west to east on Clematis starting at Rosemary and ending at Flagler Drive.
- West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL (1888PressRelease) November 03, 2017 - On Sunday, November 5, 2017 over two thousand veterans and supporters of veterans will march in the largest Veterans Day Parade being held in Palm Beach County. Held for the past 10 years in downtown West Palm Beach, this year’s parade is expected to draw thousands of spectators to Clematis Street in honor of veterans in our community.
“Our hometown Veterans Day Parade is a perfect way for the entire community, from all political leanings, to take a time out and come together to show our respect and appreciation for the men and women who have given and continue to give their all to insure the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of the United States of America,” said David Knapp, Parade Co-Chair & Vietnam Veteran.
The Veterans Day Parade, produced each year by the Palm Beach County Veterans Committee, begins at 2 p.m. and travels from west to east on Clematis starting at Rosemary and ending at Flagler Drive. While the entire route has prime spots for viewing, the best can be found at the corner of Clematis and Dixie where MC Mike Trim from WPTV will announce participants as they pass. Spectators will also find info booths at Fountain Park including American Legion Post 199, DAR Seminole Chapter, Florida Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Freedom Veterans of America #11, Health Career Institute, Keiser University Spirit Squad, Legal Aid Society of PBC, Inc., PBC Democratic Veterans Caucus of Florida, PBC Veteran Service Officers, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Twirling Coalition, Palm Beach Vet Center, South FL National Cemetery, Veterans Health Organization, and Young Marines of the Palm Beaches.
This year’s parade will include more participants than ever before with veteran’s groups, bands, twirling troops, show cars, motorcycles, floats, armed services vehicles and more! Participants to date include: Town of Palm Beach Fire Rescue, City of West Palm Beach Fire Dept. , Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, American Legion 11th District Color Guard, City of WPB Fire Department Honor Guard, Nam Knights Motorcycle Club, VFW Riders Post 9610, American Legion Post 268 Riders, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Enforcers MC, Freedom Veterans of America Motorcycle Association #11, City of West Palm Beach Mayor Muoio, Congresswoman Lois Frankel, Lopez Family, Florida Public Utilities, Alpha Media - WIRK & WFTL, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Mounted Unit, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Battle of the Bulge Veterans, Jewish War Veterans Post 440, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 25, American Legion Post 12, Forest Hill High School – JROTC, Project 425, Knights of Columbus, Makos Cheerleaders, VA Medical Center, VA Medical Center Community Living Center, Roosevelt Middle Band - Marching Devils, Women Veterans of South Florida, American Legion Post 199, Richard E. Cronan Chapter 17 - Korean War Veterans, The U. S. Agent Orange Association, Lincoln Elementary Drumline & Step Team, Dee's Road Rascals, American Flag Society, Cars of Our Lives, East Coast Mustang Club, Jupiter Jeeps, South East Rods & Customs, Robin Colter Dance Center, Boy Scouts of America - Gulf Stream Council, DAR - Henry Morrison Flagler Chapter, Uncle Sam, All-n-1 Band & Grove Park Elementary School, 40 & 8 Voiture 290, Faith Hope Love Charity, Inc. (Stand Down House), Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, HarborChase of Palm Beach Gardens, Forest Hill High School Band, Lynn University, Republican Party of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Community High School - FL 824 Air Force JROTC , Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Reserve Battalion, Palm Beach County Democratic Veterans Caucus of Florida, Top Notch Twirlers, Renaissance Charter School at Cypress, Palm Beach Lakes Community High - Marine Corp JROTC, Palm Beach County Tea Party, Inlet Grove High School Marching Hurricanes, U S Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Palm Beach Division, United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., Palm Beach Twirling Coalition, Connected Warriors, Inc., Health Career Institute, Keiser University Spirit Squad, World's Perfect Athlete, Young Marines of the Palm Beaches and the Wellington High School Band.
The Veterans Day Parade is generously supported by the City of West Palm Beach; Gold sponsors Florida Public Utilities and GEO Group; Silver sponsors Florida Public Utilities and Palm Beach Kennel Club; Bronze sponsors Disabled Veterans of America and Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath LLP; Supporters Mercedez Benz and Republican Party of Palm Beach County and Media sponsors Alpha Media - WIRK/WFTL and The Palm Beach Post.
The mission of the Palm Beach County Veterans Committee, Inc., is to proudly honor through the Memorial Day Ceremony and the Veterans Day Parade our past, present, and future veterans in this our Country the United States of America.
The Palm Beach County Veterans Committee is comprised of volunteers from local veterans’ organizations and community activists. They receive no grants or funds from any government agency and rely entirely on private donations. The Committee was established as a DBA by the Friends of Veterans, Inc. (FOV). The FOV is a Florida not-for-profit corporation, established in 1993, that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. FOV is licensed to receive charitable contributions by the State of Florida.
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