VINE GROVE TO HOST 13TH ANNUAL HARDIN COUNTY VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
The City of Vine Grove is once again honored to host the 13th annual Hardin County Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, November 12, 2011. This year, the theme is The American Veteran and Our Military.
The day will begin at 10 a.m. with a Parade, which will begin at the Fire Department and end in the Optimist Park. The Grand Marshal is Major General James McDonald. Veterans from all branches of service are encouraged to march in the parade.
The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) will award trophies for outstanding patriotic commercial and non-commercial entries.
A ceremony will take place at the park immediately following the parade. The North Hardin JROTC Honor Guard will perform the Missing Man Ceremony. Major General James McDonald will speak.
Come join us as we celebrate our freedom by honoring our nation’s veterans. Please bring your lawn chairs.
For more information about the parade, contact Ben Gass at (270) 351-2883. For more information about the ceremony, contact Donna Broadway at (270) 877-2422.
6 p.m. -7 p.m. Town Hall Meeting with a free Chili Supper in the Vine Grove Community Center 6 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Gospel Group “Testify” will perform 6:30 p.m. Auction benefiting the Christmas For The Kids program
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Downtown businesses to hold Open House 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will hear children’s requests in Jenny’s Park 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Horse-drawn carriage rides available courtesy of Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust 6:15 p.m. Community candle lighting ceremony and Christmas sing-a-long.
The City of Vine Grove will provide complimentary apple cider and marshmallows for roasting.
All activities will take place at the Brown Street Education Center across the street from City Hall.
8 a.m. Mrs. Claus arrives 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Breakfast with Mrs. Claus, hosted by the Vine Grove Woman’s Club Adults $5.00 Children ages 10 and under $ 3.00 9:30 a.m. Santa arrives by fire truck 9a.m. - 4p.m. Art and Craft Vendors will display their wares. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided.
