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The 21st annual San Benito County Veterans Day Parade promises to be the biggest and best yet! Applications for the parade are now available on line at https://downtownhollister.org under the Events tab. We invite all groups, young and old to participate. Marching bands, musical groups and equestrian entries are also encouraged to join us.
If you have a family member that is a Korean or Vietnam War veteran and would like to ride in the parade, or be recognized, please contact Frankie Gallagher at 638-6434. Volunteers with classic cars will provide transportation in the parade for these distinguished honorees. VFW Post 9242 also invites veterans to ride along with them on their float.
The 21st annual San Benito County Veterans Day Parade is set for Monday, November 11th at 1:30 pm in downtown Hollister.
Spectators and participants alike will enjoy patriotic floats, classic cars, school groups, emergency agencies, marching bands and much more!
The parade, sponsored by VFW Post 9242 will be held as the finale for Veterans Day activities being held at the Veterans Memorial Building in Hollister. The parade starts at 1:30 pm and the parade route runs through downtown Hollister.
Other activities for the day include: 11:00 am Veterans Appreciation Ceremony & Banner Presentations 12:00 noon BBQ Lunch – $15/person Veterans/FREE
The banner presentations feature installing banners on the light post in the Veteran’s Memorial Building Plaza and along San Benito Street that individually honor our local active duty military personnel. The banners will remain in place until the service member is deactivated.
For more information, or if you are interested in participating in the parade, please call 831-638-6434 or email hollistervetsparade@gmail.com .