CARTHAGE, Mo. — Community organizations, veterans groups, schools, churches and businesses have until Nov. 6 to register for Carthage’s third annual Veterans Day parade, scheduled for Nov. 14 in downtown Carthage.
The parade will begin at 2 p.m. at Fifth and Main streets, travel around the Historic Downtown Square and conclude at Sixth and Grant streets, according to an Oct. 9 announcement from the City of Carthage.
Carthage-area veterans are organizing the parade, with VFW Post 2590 coordinating applications and event logistics this year. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 6 for groups wishing to participate.
Veteran groups, civic clubs, businesses, schools, churches and other community organizations are encouraged to enter.
Registration is available through the online application. A printable application is also available here.
For questions about participating, contact VFW Post 2590 at vfw2590@outlook.com or 417-358-1657.
Following the parade, VFW Post 2590 and its Auxiliary plan to serve food at the post beginning at 4 p.m., with live music by Loose Cannons scheduled for 7 p.m., according to the city announcement.
