News Release
July 5, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact: Vivian Lopez
vivian.lopez@artemisadvantage.com
562-533-7526
ICYMI: Entire community invited to attend Military Appreciation Parade in Leesville
many-waving-flags.jpgThe following is a release from the Fort Polk Public Affairs Office:

LEESVILLE, La. - Members of the community are invited to attend a Military Appreciation Parade and Welcome Home Troops Celebration Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Historic Downtown Leesville, Louisiana. 

The parade begins at 10 a.m. on North Third Street and ends at the VFW on South Third Street. Music, drinks and food will be available at the Third Street Market. About 600 Fort Polk Soldiers will march in the parade.

Please show your support for our Soldiers: Cheer, wave flags, clap as they march by --  let them know how you appreciate them and their family members for their service and sacrifices.

The event is hosted by the Military Affairs Committee of the Vernon Parish Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the event call (337) 238-0349 or email  chambervernonparish@hotmail.com .

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