Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade in Milton

Veterans Memorial Plaza, Milton

9:15 a.m. - All parade attendees assemble at Milton High School for parade
 
9:30 a.m. - Parade travels down Highway 87 to Berryhill Road then to Willing Street ending at the Veterans Memorial Plaza
 
11:00 a.m. - Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza, 5191 Willing Street in Milton

• Welcome from Santa Rosa County Commission Vice Chairman Don Salter, District 3
• Presentation of colors by Milton High School NJROTC
• Invocation by NASWF LTJG Frank J. Tillotson
• National anthem by Milton High School Choir and Director Katie Wernette
• Pledge of allegiance by Ethan Salter
• Post of colors by Milton High School NJROTC
• Proclamations by City of Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay and Santa Rosa County Commissioner Bob Cole, District 2
• Coloring contest winners presented by CDR Kenneth Kerr, CO HT-18
• Introduction of speaker - Commissioner Don Salter
• Keynote Speaker - Commander Leroy Shoesmith
• Presentation of God Bless America by Milton High School Choir, Director Katie Wernette
• Laying of the wreaths - veterans organizations
• Taps - Milton High School Band, Director Gray Weaver
• Benediction - Pastor Jim Liberacki, East Side Baptist Church
• Unveiling of liberty tree plaque

Immediately following ceremony - 4H Cookout (donations accepted)
  
In the event of severe weather, events will be held at Milton High School.

For more information, contact Vickie Powers 850-860-2427.