The 1st Annual Southwest Louisiana All Veteran's Reunion is a 2 day festival to honor all the men and women who served and continue to serve our country in the Armed Forces. This event will be held Downtown, DeRidder on Washington Street. On the 21st we will have a Meet & Greet - Veterans Registration, Patriotic Parade featuring LTG Russel L. Honore' as the Grand Marshal. Oath of Enlistment for future servicemen and women, Static Displays, Car Show, Fly-Overs, Performance by Victory Belles and Top Flight. Dedication of the new Veterans Park and military statue and fireworks over Washington Street. On the 22nd we will have a Pancake breakfast for Veterans, memorial service with Field Ceremony at Veterans Park and Farewell to Arms. For information call 337-462-8900 or www.cityofderidder.org.
Added by atakapa-coushatta tourist on May 12, 2011