MERRILL, WI (WSAU) – On Saturday, the City of Merrill will display its patriotism by hosting VFW members and top officials for a parade and celebration.
The focus will be on “Loyalty – the Path Forward.” The Merrill Festival Grounds, located at 2001 E 2nd St., are the location of the parade, which will begin at 10:30 a.m.
At 1 p.m., a ceremony will be held inside the Bierman Building/Expo Center, 303 N Sales St. Veterans and parade participants will be honored at the ceremony. There will be several guest speakers as well as a mayoral proclamation. There will be awards and prizes for “The Best of Color Guard” and those who enter the patriotic decoration contest.
Call the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-536-9474 to sign up for the competition and a chance to win Chamber Bucks, or see them in person at 705 N Center Ave.
The annual Loyalty Day celebration, which honors the legacy of American freedom, will continue in Merrill. It was originally observed more than a century ago.
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