HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – This weekend Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation will host their annual Veterans Day Parade downtown, where the community will come together to honor those who have served.
The parade will be on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. and will include local veterans, JROTC students, a marching band and more parading down East 9th Street. The route will begin at the War Memorial Building and will end at the Justice Center with a ceremony.
People are encouraged to line the streets and wave their American flags to support the veterans in the parade.
Road closures
The following streets will be blocked from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
- 14th Street at Virginia Street
- 13th Street at Virginia Street
- 12th Street at Virginia Street and at Main Street
- 11th Street at Liberty Street
- 10th Street at Main Street and at Bethel Street
- Main Street at 7th Street
- Bethel Street at 7th Street
- Bethel Street at 9th Street
- 9th Street at Justice Way
The Justice Center will be closed for public parking. Spectators are encouraged to park at Founder’s Square, Bethel Street, Public Library and Westside Park.