Time is running out for Miami Lakes residents to nominate a deserving individual to be the Grand Marshal for the 39th annual Veteran’s Day Parade which is scheduled for Sunday, November 11.
The Grand Marshal will be selected by the Town’s Veterans Committee at their October meeting. Criteria includes:
• Be in good standing in the community.
• Be a person who has displayed outstanding service, pride and commitment to the community, county, state and/or country.
• Be able and willing to carry out the function of the Grand Marshal for the parade.
• Proof of Honorable Service in the Armed Forces is required.
Nomination forms are available at http://bit.ly/2018VCGrandMarshallParade and are due by Monday, October 15.
Organizations and groups interested in being a part of the longest running Miami-Dade County patriotic tribute honoring active duty and retired military members are urged to visit http://bit.ly/2018VetParadeParticipant to register not later than Monday, October 29.
Businesses interested in marketing their goods and services at this event which attracts more than 2,000 people are invited to visit http://bit.ly/2018VCParadeSponsorship.
For more information, contact Committees and Special Events coordinator William Sanitize at sanchezw@miamilakes-fl.gov.