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Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation seeking parade participants

Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation seeking parade participants

Photo: Contributed/Craighead County Facebook page


Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation (CCVMF) is looking for participants for its 2025 Veterans Parade.

According to a news release posted to the nonprofit’s Facebook, the organization is asking for churches, schools, scouting groups, motorcycle and car organizations, dance teams, school bands, ROTC units and more to participate.

Those interested in participating in the parade by marching or having a float are encouraged to click here.

The parade will be Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. in downtown Jonesboro. Veterans, as well as friends and family of veterans, are invited to celebrate.

Additionally, those wanting to honor a veteran can buy a brick for $50 by clicking here or calling CCVMF president Rich Norris at (870) 635-1241. The foundation places the bricks in May and November of each year to honor Craighead County veterans.

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