The Veterans Day Parade will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, on Cape Coral Parkway in Cape Coral. CITY OF CAPE CORAL<\/p>\n
Local groups and individuals are being sought to participate in this year\u2019s Veterans Day Parade.<\/p>\n
It will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, along Cape Coral Parkway. The staging will begin at 9 a.m., and the parade will proceed west starting at Cape Coral Street and ending at Chester Street.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe currently have 40, and we are still accepting applications,\u201d city of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Mike Massoglia said of how many participants they had as of Thursday.<\/p>\n
Last year, the Veterans Day Parade had 58 participants and brought together veterans, veterans\u2019 organizations, high school marching bands, JROTC units, first responders, local businesses, local nonprofits and community groups.<\/p>\n
\u201cHosting the Veterans Day Parade is an opportunity for the city to bring our community together and say thank you to the men and women who have served our country. It gives residents a meaningful way to show their appreciation and helps younger generations understand the importance of military service,\u201d he said. \u201cYou don\u2019t have to be part of a parade group to make a difference. Simply coming out, lining the route and cheering for our veterans is a meaningful way to say thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Applications for participation are due by 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.<\/p>\n
To register, visit tinyurl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n