For complete details
about Auburn’s Veterans Parade and Observance, visit www.auburnwa.gov/vetsday
Saturday, November 5
Flags, families and thousands of veterans will line Main Street in Auburn for the 2016 Veterans Day Parade. The Parade proceeds west on Main from E St. SE to A St. NW near Auburn City Hall over a period of approximately two and a half hours. The parade boasts over 200 entries and nearly 6,000 parade participants showcasing American strength of will, endurance and purpose. The parade will feature over 30 marching bands, as well as local Junior ROTC units, honor guards, military units and antique military vehicles. Spectators will also enjoy the procession of veteran units, drill teams, community and scouting groups, intermixed with floats, antique and classic cars and other entries of interest. Spectators are advised to arrive early, bring a folding chair, a flag, their best salute and plenty of tissue. The Parade is streamed live by KOMO 4: www.Komonews.com/veteransday. Thank you to the Muckleshoot Casino and TriWest HealthCare Alliance for their generous support of the parade. Media support courtesy of KOMO 4, KOMO News Radio AM 1000/97.7 FM and Talk Radio 570 KVI.
Other Veteran related activities
Thursday, November 3
7:00 p.m. - Veterans
Got Talent
Auburn Ave Theater | 10 Auburn Ave
With a host of talented veteran
entertainers, this free event will feature special guests, a VSO Talent Battle
and quasi-celebrity judges. You'll see the winner riding in the 51st annual
Veterans Day Parade.
Saturday, November 5
7:00-9:30 a.m. - Auburn
American Legion Post #78 Breakfast
Auburn Senior Activity Center | 808 Ninth
Street SE
The breakfast is co-sponsored by the American
Legion Post #78 and the City of Auburn. The breakfast is $7/person and includes
pancakes, eggs, ham and juice or coffee.
Saturday, November 5
8:00 a.m. - Veterans 5K Fun Run/Walk
We encourage you to participate in the inaugural Auburn's Veterans Day Fun Run/Walk at Game Farm Park. Every mile you run or walk, will be honoring our brave service men and women of our Armed Forces. Everyone will receive a mini American Flag. Event starts at 8:00 a.m.. Meet at the tennis courts. The route will take participants around the park and along the White River Trail. Registration is FREE!
Saturday, November 5
9:00 a.m. – 2:00
p.m.- Static
Display & Exhibit Showcase
South Division St. between Main St. and
2nd St. SE | Downtown Auburn
Displays, booths, food, military equipment,
military vehicles and veterans and/or military information.
Saturday, November 5
9:45-10:15 a.m. - Remembrance
Ceremony and Lighting of the Flame
Veterans Memorial Park
| 411 E Street NE
The flame is lit and guarded through the night
at the Veterans Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park,. Wreath placement, rifle
salute, prayers and taps encompass this special ceremony held just prior to the
Parade.
Saturday, November 5
1:00-10:00 p.m. - Veterans Day High School Marching Band Competition
Auburn Memorial Stadium | 801 Fourth Street NE
The state's largest marching band and field
competition, hosted by the Auburn High School Band & Choir Parents,
showcases over 30 bands competing in the field competition. Awards and full band
retreat at 9:30pm. Event admission is
charged at the door.
Saturday, November 5
1:30-3:00 p.m. - Auburn Noon Lions Veterans
Day Luncheon
Truitt Building, Rainier Room | 102 W. Main
Street
The luncheon is co-sponsored by the Auburn
Noon Lions Club and the City of Auburn. Pre-reservations are $15/person and
includes pork spare ribs, barbeque chicken, barbeque beans, potato salad, cole
slaw, rolls and beverages. The lunch program honors our Veterans, with
special recognition given to our dignitaries in attendance. The Governor's
Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee's Outstanding Veterans will be honored at
the lunch, along with other special presentations. For additional information
or to reserve seats by phone, call 253-931-3043.
Saturday, November 5
3:00–5:00 p.m. – Auburn VFW Post #1741 Open House
Auburn VFW | 1525 A Street NE, Ste. 107
The Auburn VFW invites all Veterans to all Veterans and Active Duty
Personnel. Come mix, meet and mingle with fellow veterans. Food and
refreshments will be served.
For complete details about Auburn’s Veterans Parade and Observance, visit www.auburnwa.gov/vetsday.
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