40th Veterans Day Parade brings huge crowds
This year there were 56 organizations represented at the 40th Veterans Day Parade that strolled down U.S. 41 in Ruskin last Saturday, Nov. 10. The parade is sponsored by VFW Post 6287 in Ruskin.
Six veterans’ groups, seven scout troops, four school marching bands, nine business and nonprofit groups, the Church of God in Wimauma, Fraternal Order of Eagles, two American Legion posts, 10 area pirate krewes, three grand marshals and the Buddy Poppy King and Queen participated. The Lennard High School JROTC carried the colors for the VFW.
For more information about VFW Post 6287, call Lois McBride at 813-634-2315.