PRESS RELEASES

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VVA To Welcome Thousands
At Anniversary Parade For The Wall

(Washington, D.C.) – Vietnam Veterans of America is sponsoring a 25th Anniversary Parade celebrating and commemorating the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Saturday, November 10, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

“We’re expecting the largest gathering of veterans in Washington since the dedication of The Wall in 1982,” said VVA National President John Rowan. “We are inviting veterans of all wars to join us as we honor the men and women who served our nation during the Vietnam War.”

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Parade Press Releases:

Vietnam Veterans of America to Host Concert in Washington, D.C., in honor of 25th Anniversary of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial (October 24, 2007)

Vietnam Veterans of America Offers Commemorative Book for 25th Anniversary Parade Honoring The Wall (September 27, 2007)

Vietnam Veterans of America Selects Diversity Travel Planners To Provide Exclusive Travel Arrangements For November Vietnam Veterans Memorial Parade (May 17, 2007)

ANNIVERSARY PARADE DRAWS THOUSANDS OF VIETNAM VETERANS

Other Articles Of Interest:

Washington Post: Engraved in Their Minds
Veterans, Vietnam Forever With Them, Returning to Memorial as It Turns 25

'The Wall,' 25 Years Later
Military.com

This November marks the 25th anniversary of The Wall, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in Washington, D.C. To commemorate this event, perhaps the only event of its kind with widespread significance for an entire generation of veterans and their families, Vietnam Veterans of America will hold a parade on November 10th.

Parade Day Details:

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Vital Information
Drop-Off Information
Line Of March

Parade Map

THE SCHEDULE:
NOVEMBER 10, 2007

The Opening Ceremony on the Mall
10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m

The opening ceremony will start at 10:00 a.m. and will take place on the Mall at 7th Street, between Jefferson and Madison Drives.

The Parade
11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Immediately following the opening ceremony, the parade with thousands of participants, military vehicles, floats, veteran motorcyclists, and marching bands steps off. Along side the reviewing stand will be limited bleacher seating for those veterans and members of the general public who wish to view the parade.

Washington Monument Grounds
12 noon until 6:00 p.m.

Parade participants and the general public can enjoy a variety of activities.

For more information call toll free:
877-PARADE3