Virtual Veterans Day Parade

November 7th, 2020

The West Richland Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host this year's Virtual Veterans Day Parade.

Join us on Saturday, November 7th for another year of remembrance and honoring those who served. The Virtual Veterans Day Parade will be available to watch on our website. The Vietnam Memorial Monument Dedication will take place at 11:00am at Flat Top Park. The Drive Thru Chili Feed will starting at 11:30am at the Flat Top Park Pavilion. Donations will go to the Combat Veterans International.

About Scotty Smiley, 2020 Grand Marshall

In 2005, while leading his platoon in Mosul, Iraq, Scotty found himself in front of a suicide car bomber. After the man blew himself up, shrapnel blew through Scotty's eyes, leaving him blinded and temporarily paralyzed. Though questioning his faith, Scotty made a decision to forgive and rebuild his life and continue to serve in the Army, becoming the first blind active-duty officer in military history. Over his military career, Major (Retired) Smiley received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, Airborne Wings and Combat Diver Qualification Badge.

Entry Form

We invite veterans groups, clubs, civic organizations, companies and individuals to participate in the Virtual Veterans Day Parade. To participate, please send completed entry form to wrcc@westrichlandchamber.org. Registration deadline is October 26, 2020.

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Sponsorship Form

Are you interested in being a sponsor for the Virtual Veterans Day Parade?

There are sponsorship opportunities available! Complete the sponsorship form and email or return form to us at 331 S 41st Ave, West Richland, WA 99353 or wrcc@westrichlandchamber.org

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Veterans Day Parade 2019

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2019 Veterans Day Parade! It was a privilege for the West Richland Chamber of Commerce to host an event that honors those who serve. We would like to extend a big thank you to Rudy Webster for being our 2019 Grand Marshall. Thank you Rudy for your many years of service to our country.

Congratulations to our 2019 Parade Winners!

Grand Prize

Plumbers & Steam Fitters / Time of Remembrance

First Prize Winners

Benton Franklin Fair & Horse Heaven Round Up Rodeo Queen Lexy
Hanford High School Marching Band & Color Guard with Chief Joseph Middle School Marching Band
Rosemary K Corn with her Pony Wagon & 2 mini carts
Sit Means Sit Dog Training
Knights of Columbus
1956 Chevy Bel Air Jim Wagon

We are happy to see everyone attend the chili feed following the parade at Flat Top Park Pavilion. Thank you to Combat Veterans International Chapter 56 for hosting the chili feed.

Also at Flat Top Park Pavilion, the raffle drawing for the Vintage Harley Davidson 1978 FXE HD was conducted. The amazing motorcycle was built by Bruce Hines of Tri-City Cycle Works. Combat Veterans International Chapter 3 pulled the winning ticket number 2833. Congrats to our winner, Lawrence!