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Alpena holds Veterans Day parade, awards ceremony at City Hall

By JOSH JAMBOR 1 min read
News photo by Josh Jambor Community members, veterans, and service members are seen gathered on City Hall’s lawn in Alpena for a Veteran’s Day service.

ALPENA - Veterans, service members, and community supporters gathered Wednesday for the annual Alpena Veterans Day parade and awards ceremony, beginning with a step-off at 11:11 a.m. from McRae Park.

The parade proceeded up Second Street, turned left after crossing the bridge, and ended in front of City Hall, where an awards ceremony honored local veterans and volunteers. Organized with involvement from the Marine Corps League Alpena Detachment 1327, the event featured speakers at a podium on the City Hall steps, a color guard presenting the American flag, Marine Corps flag, POW/MIA flag and other banners, and participants in red dress uniforms with gold trim alongside an Air Force member in dress blues.

The observance continued the city's tradition of marking Veterans Day - originally Armistice Day for the Nov. 11, 1918, end of World War I - with remarks recognizing those who have served. After the ceremony, a luncheon was scheduled at the VFW on Connon Street.

Josh Jambor can be reached at jjambor@thealpenanews.com.

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