From staff reports
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, is inviting the community to participate in the annual Memorial Day parade to be held Monday, May 26, beginning at 10 a.m.
Lineup of all groups, floats and individual participants begins at 9 a.m.
The parade route starts in front of Beaufort National Cemetery, will head down Boundary Street, curve onto Carteret Steet, turn right onto Bay Street, and end at the intersection of Boundary and Bladen Streets.
Those who’d like to participate can obtain an application from the Beaufort County Veterans Affairs website. Also, additionally parade applications are available at the Grand Army Hall of the Republic (GAR) located at 706 Newcastle Street in Beaufort. There is a drop box in front of the building.
Every community group, children’s group, civic organization, and community member is encouraged to participate in memory of all veterans who died serving our country.
The deadline to submit parade applications is Monday, May 19. In case of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Charles Henderson at 843-263-1459.
