Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration
May 13, 2013
What: Parade to honor active duty members, reserves and veterans of the armed force.
When: Saturday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Main Street from McBee Avenue to Markley Street
Who: Active duty members, reserves and veterans of the armed forces and local community members who support them
Why: To express Greenville’s appreciation for the sacrifices our soldiers, sailors, and airmen and women make on behalf of the nation. Honor Flight Upstate South Carolina will be highlighted in both the parade and celebration, as its World War II honorees participate in the day’s festivities. Honor Flight Upstate South Carolina has flown nearly 800 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to see their memorial since its founding in 2007. More information about their program is available at www.honorflightupstatesc.com.
The event is hosted and sponsored by Lockheed Martin, The Fluor Government Group, Furman University Army ROTC, Greenville County Schools, the Greenville Drive and various Upstate veterans’ groups. The purpose of the event is to honor active, retired and deceased men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces for service to the nation. For more information, go to www.greenvillearmedforcesday.com.
