Southern West Virginia communities gear up to honor those who served with Veteran’s Day celebrations – WOAY-TV

West Virginia (WOAY)- Communities across southern West Virginia are preparing to honor the men and women who’ve served our nation with a full slate of Veterans Day events.

In Summersville, a ceremony is set for 11:11 a.m. at Veterans Park.

Mayor Robert Shafer will deliver what will be his final public speech before leaving office at the end of December.

Beckley will host its annual Veterans Day Parade beginning at 11:00 a.m. The theme this year is “Service to our Nation, Forever Grateful.”

Lineup starts as early as nine at Park Middle School and the Beckley Intermodal Gateway.

A Memory and Honor Walk will allow families to march with photos or mementos of their loved ones.

An awards ceremony and musical performances will follow at the Bill Withers Plaza.

In Welch, the 107th Annual Veterans Day Parade steps off downtown at 10:00 a.m., celebrating this year’s theme “In Unity Comes Strength, In Honor Comes Veterans.”

Fayetteville’s Veterans Parade begins at 11:00 a.m., with lineup at Fayetteville PK-8 at 10. The parade will travel down Maple Avenue toward the courthouse.

And in Princeton, the city’s parade starts at 11:00 a.m. on Mercer Street, with the lineup at 10:00.

The route ends at the Mercer County Courthouse, where veterans and families are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration.

Organizers across the region are encouraging everyone to come out, wave a flag, and show appreciation for those who’ve served.

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