The community is invited to come together for an afternoon of music, celebration and appreciation for local veterans, with activities beginning at 12:30 p.m. and the parade stepping off at 1:30 p.m.
The celebration will begin with musical performances by students from Calhoun Primary School, Calhoun Elementary School and Calhoun Middle School at the City Park beginning at 12:30 p.m.
At 1 p.m., the Calhoun High School Chorus will perform in front of the Gordon County Courthouse, while parade participants begin lining up at the Calhoun High School track.
The Veterans Day Parade will officially get underway at 1:30 p.m., making its way through downtown Calhoun as the community gathers to recognize those who have served their country.
Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH will also be part of the celebration, broadcasting LIVE from downtown Calhoun beginning at 1 p.m.
Brent Jones will be on location, bringing listeners all the excitement, patriotic spirit and festivities surrounding the annual event.
Calhoun City Schools is inviting veterans, active-duty military personnel, families, local organizations and residents throughout Gordon County to take part in the celebration.
Residents are encouraged to bring their families, wave their American flags and line the streets of downtown Calhoun to show their appreciation for the sacrifices made by America’s military veterans.
The 3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade and Celebration takes place Wednesday, November 11, in downtown Calhoun, with live coverage beginning at 1 p.m. on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH.