Veterans Day 2024 In South Kingstown: Parade, Ceremony

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — South Kingstown's annual Veterans Day parade will return Monday morning for the 2024 holiday.

The parade, which is sponsored by VFW Post 916, will begin at 10 a.m. Parade committee members said the community is invited to line Main Street in Wakefield to recognize members of the community who are currently serving or have served in the U.S. Military.

The parade route starts on Holley Street, turns onto Main Street, and concludes on High Street, at the Saugatucket Park Veterans Monument. It will feature veterans organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Vietnam Veterans of America, as well as the South Kingstown High School marching band, elected officials, the Gansett Guard, and numerous military marching groups, community organizations, and local public safety agencies.

Following the parade, a ceremony honoring all veterans will be conducted at Saugatucket Park beginning around 11 a.m. VFW State Commander Joe “Tiger” Patrick will serve as master of ceremonies.

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