Final arrangements have been made for Memorial Day activities to be held on Monday, May 29th in Whitewater and hosted by American Legion Post 173 and VFW Post 5470.
The parade will form at First Citizens State Bank parking lot in downtown Whitewater at 10:00 a.m. and will step off promptly at 10:30 a.m. concluding at the Whitewater Armory, 146 North Street. In case of inclement weather the parade will be canceled but the program will still be held at the Armory beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Leading the parade will be the combined color guard of William Graham Post 173 and VFW Post 5470. The Whitewater High School Band and the Whitewater Middle School Band will provide music for the parade. Featured in the parade will be guest speaker Whitewater City Manager and United States Air Force veteran John Weidl. Also participating will be American Legion and VFW scholarship winners, Badger Boys and Girls State attendees and the American Legion Americanism award recipient. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other youth organizations are invited to participate.
Editor’s note: The above announcement was provided by Steve Smith, Adjutant and Memorial Day planner, Whitewater American Legion. The Banner appreciates having permission to use the photo of Arlington Cemetery by Carol Colman from Pixabay.
