Tamaqua to hold Veterans Day Parade

Tamaqua American Legion Post 173 will host its annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11. staging will begin at 9 a.m. at the former Maff Motors building in the 900 block of East Broad Street.

The Legion’s Honor Guard will fire a volley over the Tamaqua War Memorial before the parade begins at 10 a.m.

From the starting line, the line of march will head west on Broad Street, dispersing in the area of Lehigh Street.

Leading the parade, behind the Tamaqua American Legion Color Guard, will be parade grand marshal Robert O. Rarick, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Following the parade, a brief service will be held in front of the Legion post at 206 W. Broad St.

Parking will be banned along the parade route.

Parade organizers encourage everyone to be part of the event, either by walking, driving or riding in the parade. All veterans, their family members, individuals, businesses, civic groups, fire companies, youth groups, clubs, organizations, military vehicles and antique car enthusiasts are welcome. Simply show your support by taking part in the parade.

For more information, call David Meredith at 570-668-3356.