The parade committee is planning for the sixth annual Cumberland County Veterans Parade.
The parade will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, rain or shine. The parade route is about one mile long and will start from Cumberland County High School and Martin Elementary at the intersection of Miller Avenue and Stanley Street. It ends at Main Street and Livingston Road.
“The parade has been very popular with the community and is supported by the Crossville City Council, the Crossville Police Department, Fire Department, and Cumberland County Schools,” said Mike Ratterman, this year’s parade chairman. “Community members and veterans of all military branches and their families typically line the streets. It is a great morale boost for our veterans to know they are appreciated and who often carry scars, both physical and internal, from the sacrifices they made for our nation.”
In the coming months, parade flyers and lawn signs will appear throughout the county, and publicity will increase.
Individuals and community organizations wishing to participate in the parade are encouraged to visit WWW.PARADE4VETERANS.ORG, for an application to complete online.
Applications are also available at the temporary office of the Veterans Service Office across the street from the Cumberland County Courthouse.
Entry in the parade is free; the only requirement is a visible patriotic flag, banner, or sign honoring U.S. military veterans.
Display of the United States flag, Tennessee State flag, U.S. military branch flags, and U.S. veteran organization flags is encouraged.
Funding for the parade is provided entirely by private donations. The parade committee is grateful to the Lake Tansi Exchange Club in the past for pledging significant financial support to help offset the cost of advertising, logistics, and insurance.
Donations by civic organizations are welcome and can be sent to the Veterans Parade Committee at 2 N. Main St., Suite 202, Crossville, TN 38555.