Mark your calendars for the 47th Annual Veterans Parade to be held on Sunday, November 6, 2011 starting down Main Street at 2 PM in downtown Madisonville.  The theme for this year’s parade is “Freedom Is Not Free, It Was Paid For By Veterans!”  For those who are interested in entering the parade, entry forms are available by calling 270-821-4171, 270-821-9161 or email [email protected].  There is no entry fee and all entries must have a military or patriotic theme.  Deadline to apply for entry is October 26, 2011.

An all veterans reception will be held on November 6 at the American Legion Post 6 in Madisonville from 5 – 11 pm.  Meet and greet will take place from 5 – 7 with finger foods, cash bar, music and dancing from 7 – 11 pm.  The public is welcome to attend.  Admission is free.