Events happening on Veterans Day

A few events will happening on Thursday around Vicksburg for Veterans Day.

• (This event has been cancelled) At 9:30 a.m., the Veterans Day Parade will kick off which will go from Belmont to Jackson Street, downtown.
• (This event has been moved to the American Legion post 3 on Monroe Street) Following the parade, the Rose Garden Ceremony will happen at 11 a.m. on Monroe Street where Colonel Robert Hilliard will be the guest speaker.
• Shortly after noon, veterans can receive a meal at the American Legion Post 3 where they will be serving chicken.
• Admission to the Vicksburg National Military park will be free on Thursday, in honor of Veterans Day. For more information call 601-636-0583.

If you know of a Veterans Day event, let us know by emailing info@vicksburgnews.com.