Own a Convertible? Can You Help with a Veterans Day Parade?

Organizers of Marin County’s Veterans Day ceremonies in Marin City on Nov. 11 are in need of a couple of convertibles to carry dignitaries in a parade. Do you have a convertible? Would you be willing to participate?

Several Tuskegee Airmen, plus wives and widows, are to take part in a special day at the Manzanita Recreation Center. Introductions of the airmen from the all-black World War II flying unit will be introduced and honored during the parade, which starts at 11 a.m., and at a ceremony at 2 p.m. following a barbecue lunch.

There will be a public screening of Lucasfilms documentary “Double Victory,” which tells the Tuskegee Airmen’s story in their own words. In addition, a featured monologue will be presented by a single character with the role of Gen. Benjamin Davis, a Tuskegee veteran who became a general in 1998. The monologue will be presented by Performing Stars of Marin and the Marin Theater Company.

The Veterans Day festivities in Marin City start and finish at 630 Drake Ave., beginning with a parade at 11 a.m. Among the expected participants are the Tuskegee Airmen, the California Highway Patrol, Marin County Fire & Sheriff’s Departments, the Marin County Board of Supervisors, Marin chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, House of Steel U.S. Marine Corps Recruits, Manzanita Child Development Care, the Heritage Horsemen’s Club, Performing Stars of Marin performers, Wise Choice for Girls, are Little League players, youth football players and cheerleaders, and local classic cars.

After the parade, a community barbecue at the rec center starts at 1 p.m., and KGO Radio host Ray Tagliaferro will introduce the Tuskegee Airmen.

Performing Stars of Marin will put on these special events in collaboration with the Marin Housing Authority, the Marin Community Foundation, the Marin County Board of Supervisors and the Marin City Community Services District. Founded in 1990, Performing Stars of Marin has provided access to professional training in dance, music, social skills and various enrichment opportunities due to economic, cultural or social barriers.

For more information, call the Manzanita Recreation Center at 415-332-1441.