Veterans Day Festivities 70th Anniversary Of The Korean Armistice Agreement - City News Blog
LAKELAND, FL (October 18, 2023) | On Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. there will be a ceremony celebrating all veterans with a special focus on the 70th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement. The event will take place at Veteran’s Park located at 701 West Lime Street. Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11th, the anniversary of the end of WWI. On this day we honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The Veterans Day Parade will step off immediately following the ceremony. The parade will leave the RP Funding Center at 11 a.m. and travel the one-mile route through downtown Lakeland.
The Polk County Veterans Council is hosting the Lakeland Veterans Day Parade that takes place immediately following the ceremony in Veterans Park. The parade honors all veterans. The Veteran’s Day Parade will step off from the RP Funding Center right at 11 a.m. and travel east along Lemon Street into downtown Lakeland. The parade will then turn north on Kentucky Avenue and end in the Munn Park parking lot. The parade will feature veteran groups, JROTC Units, Sea Cadets, CAP Cadets, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Marching Bands, and other entries.
Gary Clark, Chairman of the Polk County Veteran’s Council said, “It is with great pleasure that we honor our veterans during this special day.” He added, “I hope the community lines the streets along the parade route and we show our veterans just how much we appreciate their service to our country.”
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The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population of over 100,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State over 115 years ago.
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