Veterans Day Parade will happen in Colorado Springs after cancelation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - City leaders held a press conference on Tuesday, October, 8 to announce exciting news regarding the Colorado Springs Veterans Day parade.
Many people in the community were upset over the announcement of the parade's cancellation less than a week ago.
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Colorado International Events is now hosting the "In Their Honor Veterans Day Parade" on Nov. 9.
"When we got the word that it was going to be canceled, it was definitely a disappointment," said Paul Price the Director of Operations at Mount Carmel Veteran Center.
"I was disappointed and confused because I didn't even know not having the parade was an option," said Andrea Finnegan-Fosse, Commander at American Legion Post 5.
Now local veterans are ready to march forward.
"We were able to rally troops if you will. And, on the ninth, you'll see a great, parade," shared Paul Price.
With the holiday only five weeks away, John O’Donnell stepped up to put on the parade. O'donnel is no stranger to throwing events like this. He's in charge of the annual Saint Patrick's Day parade.
The Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation, along with the military affairs council, will sponsor the event.
The City Council is putting $25,000 towards the efforts.
"This community is full of, military, veterans, and their families. So coming together, for events such as the Veterans Day parade, not only for this generation but for future generations to show that we are a military community and we take pride in our service and our sacrifice," said Price.
"Finding out that the parade is now going to be on is an amazing feeling. Knowing that the community came together to prove their support for us veterans. It's a good feeling. It really is," shared Finnegan-Fosse.
The American Legion Post 5 will also hold an open house for veteran-owned and active-duty businesses to open up shop at noon after the parade.
