For Immediate Release:
Contact:  Lauren Hames 407-246-3016

MAYOR TO HONOR VETERANS
AT 5th ANNUAL PARADE

WHO: MAYOR BUDDY DYER

WHAT: 5th ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PARADE

WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2004
10 A.M.

WHERE: DOWNTOWN ORLANDO
(STARTS AT CORNER OF ORANGE AND AMELIA)


ORLANDO, FL (November 3, 2004) -- Mayor Buddy Dyer invites the public to join him Saturday, November 6, 2004, at 10 a.m. for a parade in the streets of downtown to show support for our veterans, active duty, reserve military and National Guard members.
“This is a chance to thank them for their substantial contributions in the name of freedom,” said Mayor Dyer.
Mayor Dyer and Orange County Chairman Richard Crotty will lead the 100-unit parade as various military units, vehicles, floats, marching bands, ROTC units, honor guards and representation from most of Central Florida’s Veterans organizations follow. Earl K. Wood will serve as parade grand marshal.
The parade route begins at the corner of Orange and Amelia, heads south on Orange, ending at Orange Avenue and South Street.
 

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