Parades Scheduled as Veterans Activities Wind Down

Friday, November 10, 2023 at 2:00 AM

By Scott McCaulley @smcckc

The route of the 2023 Branson Veterans Day Parade courtesy City of Branson

The Lakes Region has celebrated Veterans during the annual homecoming week with parades and other events taking place.

Among events today include the Navy Memorial Service and Medics Mini-Reunion at Westgate Resort in Branson along with a parade through downtown Harrison beginning at 5:00 this afternoon.

Saturday events include the Veterans Day Sunrise Service at College of the Ozarks at 7:00 am with Camp Jack in Harrison hosting a Pancake Breakfast during the morning.

The 90th Veterans Day Parade in Branson steps off at 11:00 am with the playing of TAPS and new this year, a flyover by a Stealth Bomber. Around 70 units will be a part of the parade according to organizers Mike Kremper and Bob Sarver.

Veterans Week activities wrap-up with the 27th Annual Military Gala and Banquet on Sunday evening at Chateau on the Lake.

More information can be found with interviews on both the "Around the Table" and "Ozarks Now" Facebook pages. The interview with Mike Kremper and Bob Sarver can also be heard below:

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