News : Third annual Lighted Veterans Christmas Parade planned

The Veteran’s Lighted PATRIOTIC Christmas Parade, will take place again this year in Vinton, just before the first arrival of Santa for the holiday season. Line up begins at 5:30 p.m.Thursday Evening, Nov. 17, east and south of the MethodistChurch, on 6th Streetand Second Avenue. The parade begins at 6. The VFW, American Legion and AMVETS organizations of Vinton are sponsoring the event. The theme is "Veterans Thanking Hometown, USA." Considering the support received from the Citizens and Business’ of BentonCounty, the local veterans organizations felt a Parade would be one way to help give you and enlighten your CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. If you’d like to “march” in the Parade, put a float in the Parade, or just come to watch, ALL are welcome!! (Please, no Santa, as he is already here from the North Pole)... Also, please USE a Christmas OR Patriotic theme!! NOTE: A Float for our WWII, Korean War, & Vietnam Vets will be furnished for these local Heros. Please meet at 6th Streetand 2nd Ave.by the Methodist Church at 5:45P.M. If you have any questions and/or would like to ride in or join in the Parade, please call one of the following; VFW Post 8884, Dale Henry – 573-1859 OR Ron Geiger – 472-5301, AM. Legion Post 57, Brad Anderson - 472-2172, OR AmVets Post 218, Dennis Miller – 573-4891. After the Parade, Santa will arrive at the Benton County Courthouse.