Anniston, AL –Veterans Day is right across the horizon and is a day with significant significance throughout the country. In Anniston the town in which nearly 13% of its inhabitants have devoted their lives to serving their country, this day is a significant event. As the country prepares to celebrate Veterans Day, Anniston is getting ready for a number of celebrations that pay tribute to the sacrifice and dedication of the local heroes.
2023 Veterans Day Ceremony at Centennial Park Date November 11, 2017 2023
Timing: 11 am
Location: Centennial Memorial Park, 225 Ken Rollins Way, Anniston, AL 36207 (formerly 225 E. 17th St, Anniston, AL 36207)
Centennial Memorial Park, officially named Alabama’s Veterans Memorial, in the year 1999 serves as a solemn ode to those who given their all in their service to their country. The Veterans Day ceremony at Centennial Park is an incredibly emotional event with a distinguished lineup of public speakers and other dignitaries who will be coming together to remember and honor the sacrifices of our veterans.
If you would like to know more about the program, reach out to Ken Rollins at 256-239-9234 or via email via krroll1234@aol.com.
03 Calhoun County Veterans Day Parade
Date 11 November 2023
Time: Beginning at 2:00 pm CT
Road: Noble Street, from 17th Street to 9th Street
The Calhoun County Veterans Day Parade is a major commemoration of the veterans we have that will be held in the roads of Anniston. Noble Street is closed between 17th Street to 9th Street when the parade starts on 15th and Noble ending on 9th and Noble. The Grand Marshal this year will be none other than Anniston City Manager Steven D. Folks, Sr. He is a well-known veteran of 21 years of service with the U.S. Army. It is the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department Color Guard Team will be leading the parade, stopping for the Reviewing Stand to perform to sing the National Anthem.
To participate in this memorable parade, you can sign up via this participation form or reach out to Linda Peters at 256-591-3093 or CalhounCountyVeterans@gmail.com.
The parade’s participants are a broad range of military-related organizations such as public services, auto and motorcycle clubs as well as high school marching bands, local organizations as well as other groups. Their presence enriches and deepens the parade, and ensures that it is an authentic representation of Anniston’s vibrant and diverse community.
