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City's Annual Celebration Is One of Oldest Veterans Day Events in the Nation

BRUNSWICK, Md., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The City of Brunswick is proud of its history and patriotism, which can be witnessed on Nov. 10, as the city hosts its 92nd annual Brunswick Veterans Day Parade, making this event one of the oldest of its kind in the country.

The festivities get underway with an opening ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. and the parade starting at 2 p.m. The event is only one of two officially sanctioned Veterans Day regional sites in Maryland, as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The keynote speaker for this year's opening ceremony and parade grand marshal is The Honorable Tony Wood, the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. Secretary Woods is an Army veteran with two deployments to Iraq where he earned a Bronze Star for his service. He continues to serve in the US Army Reserves as a Major and is assigned to the Joint Staff at the Pentagon.

Prior to his appointment, Woods worked in the private sector at Cisco Systems, The Boston Consulting Group, and Capital One. He was a White House Fellow under President Barack Obama and has served as a leader and board member in the public sector. Tony served on former Secretary of Veterans Affairs Bob McDonald's advisory committee on minority veterans and Blue Star Families' race, equity, and inclusion advisory board. He holds degrees from West Point, Harvard, and the University of Maryland.

At 2 p.m., the parade will get underway. There are approximately 90 parade entries, ranging from marching bands such as Brunswick High School to veterans and military groups. Numerous fire trucks, antique vehicles, and youth and community organizations are also participating and vying for cash prizes awarded in various parade categories. This year's honorary parade marshal is Charles Edward Kinney, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Marines, and U.S. Coast Guard who served in Vietnam and received Navy Commendation.

After the parade, attendees are encouraged to attend a reception at American Legion Post 96 in Brunswick. Food and beverages will be provided at no charge for attendees. "This Veterans Day celebration is for more than just Brunswick residents," said parade coordinator Shuan Butcher. "It is a longstanding tradition that draws participants and spectators from across the four-state region."

Media Contact

Shuan Butcher, Brunswick Veterans Day Parade, 240-344-4757, [email protected]

SOURCE Brunswick Veterans Day Parade