The 19th Annual Veterans Day Parade will be held on Monday, November 11.

Prior to regularly scheduled parade activities; everyone is encouraged to attend a brief ceremonial tribute to local World War II veterans who made the supreme sacrifice for their country at the Memorial Monument located at the Webster Lake entryway off Thompson Road, Webster. In addition, at this time we will be placing a wreath at the Women’s Veterans Monument. This ceremony will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m. 

Upon completion of the memorial tribute all marching veterans will meet with their respective colors/weapons at the St. Louis School yard parking area located next to the gymnasium at the bottom of the entryway at 10:15 a.m. Transportation by bus will leave at approximately 10:30 a.m. and proceed to the Municipal Complex in Dudley.

Upon arrival in Dudley, we will assemble at the Veterans Court of Honor. Ceremonies will commence promptly at 11 a.m. Our chaplain will lead us in prayer, immediately following will be a three-shot volley performed by the weapon detail and Taps. Our guest speaker, will then present a brief ceremonial message.

Upon conclusion we will march in procession from the Dudley Municipal Complex to the Webster Veterans’ Court of Honor for a similar presentation with Chaplain’s prayer, three-shot volley and Taps. Ceremonies will conclude at approximately 12:45 p.m.

All Scouting organizations that plan on participating are asked to meet at the Dudley Municipal Complex (Town Hall) at 10:45 a.m.

This year’s Grand Marshal for our Veterans Day Parade is Vietnam Veteran Sergeant James Morrison, U.S. Air Force. 

Please note: all former Military veterans wishing to join us are certainly welcome and are encouraged to march. Those who plan on doing so should meet at the Dudley Municipal Complex at 10:45 a.m.

A vehicle will be at the end of the parade and available for anyone having difficulty marching.

The Polish American Veterans (PAV) on Ray St. in Webster will act as host for refreshments. All those participating/marching are invited to attend immediately upon conclusion of this event.

Please keep in mind that we are honoring all those who are serving and those who have served this great nation. We sincerely thank everyone for their participation with helping to make this day a memorable one. They are Chairman Veterans Day Parade and Master of Ceremonies: Andrew Kozlowski, U.S. Air Force;  Guest Speaker: Colonel Bruce Finley, U.S. Air Force, Retired; Co-Chairmen: Stephen Rogerson, U.S. Army; Richard Holewa, U.S. Navy;  Victor Jankowski, U.S. Army; Richard Norton, U.S. Air Force; John Kardis, U.S. Navy; Ronald Prest, U.S. Navy.