The grand marshal will be Maj. Gen. Douglas Burnett of the U.S. Air Force and feature two of Jacksonville’s oldest veterans: Joy Casino of the U.S. Navy and Roxwell Robinson Sr. of the U.S. Navy Reserve, both 99.
city's Veterans Day Parade, presented by The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A.
, will begin in front of the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts at 300 Water St. at 11:01 a.m. The day and time are significant in that it celebrates the ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., Nov. 11, 1918 — which became known as “Armistice Day.” “As a city that is enriched with military roots, we are honored to host this annual parade to show our support and gratitude for those actively serving and those who have served,” Mayor Lenny Curry said. “We are proud of and deeply grateful for our military members and their families.”
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