CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The event has been canceled due to rain on Saturday. Organizers say this will not be rescheduled.
“Regrettably, we are canceling the parade due to the forecast of thunderstorms and wind gusts. This is not a decision we take lightly. We have groups traveling from other states to participate in the parade, and we know people have spent a lot of time preparing to honor our Veterans at this event,” said Director of Montgomery Veterans Service Office Andrew Kester.
In honor of Veterans Day next week, Montgomery County is celebrating Saturday November 5 with a big parade. They’re expecting thousands to line the streets in support of local vets.
This year’s theme is “Salute to Veterans in Law Enforcement.”
Opening ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. at the courthouse downtown on Third Street. The parade will start at 10 at Austin Peay. More than 100 organizations are participating and all entries will be judged.
Montgomery County has the third largest veteran population in the state with 31,000. Andrew Kester with the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization said this parade not only promotes all the veterans in their community, but shows all active duty service members how loved veterans are – and how many resources there are at home. The goal is for them to call the county their forever home because of all the support.
"As a veteran, it gives me pride. Pride in the organization, pride in the community of how we support our veterans. For those of us that served, it’s just overwhelming pride to see that support," said Kester.
Organizers understand that being able to come to a parade may be difficult for some veterans who are homebound. They’ll be broadcasting the parade on Veterans Day on the Clarksville Cable Network so everyone can see.
