The annual Veterans Day Parade will start at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Veterans Day is Friday, with the Marine Corps birthday the day earlier than. This yr, the parade falls seven days forward of the Nov. 11 observance.
The parade is acquainted, beginning close to the Taylor County Courthouse, going north on Pine Avenue to North Fourth, west a block, south on Cypress Avenue, east a block on North First and again to the start line.
Veterans, active-duty army items, marching bands and different entries historically fill the parade.
There typically are opening remarks and a flyover.
The climate ought to be sunny, cool and breezy.
Carousel on the Conference Heart
Christmas Carousel, Junior League of Abilene’s annual vacation season occasion and this yr subtitled “It is Starting to Look a Lot Like Christmas, continues on the Abilene Conference Heart.
The market occasion in Holly Jolly Corridor is from 10 a.m-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Value is $5 individual, with youngsters 12 and underneath admitted at no cost. Value is $3 for army, seniors (60-plus, first responders and educators).
Brunch With Santa is from 10-11:30 a.m. Value is $15 per individual, and all youngsters should be accompanied by a ticketed grownup).
The weekend occasion serves as a serious fundraiser for the nonprofit.
