A Veterans Day Tradition in Wayne County

The Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition’s annual Veterans Day Parade will be held this year in downtown Goldsboro, on Monday, November 11.

William (Bill) Graham, CEO of the Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition says there should be good participation this year, many units have already entered for the procession down Center Street.

Mr. Graham suggests that everyone take a moment to celebrate and honor all Veterans who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.

The parade lineup will begin at 09:30 am on Monday November 11 at N. Center St. and Ash St. The parade will begin at 11:00 am.

Those wishing to enter this year’s parade may download the application form at waynegov.com, Services, Veteran Services, Veterans Day Parade. Click the link to download the application.

After completing the application, return it to Ms. Danitra Shuford, Veterans Services Assistant at Veteran Services Office, 2001-D E. Ash St. Goldsboro NC, 27533, Fax: 919-731-1685.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Shuford at [email protected] or call 919-731-1490.

Entries must carry, display, or exhibit patriotic themes.

Following the parade, there will be a memorial service by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at 12:45 at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial at the intersection of N. William St. and E Walnut St. across from the County Court House.

Parade organizers:
Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition Inc.
William (Bill) Graham, CEO
Eric Busse, President