By Lubbock Chronicle Staff
Vanden Kirby, a 102-year-old World War II veteran and retired U.S. Army major, will lead Lubbock’s Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 14. Kirby left New York Harbor in 1943 for the European theater and served in France. When he returned home in 1946, he met his young son for the first time, organizers said.
Los Hermanos Familia is organizing the 11th annual parade with the South Plains Purple Heart chapter. This year’s theme is “250 Years of Freedom.”
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. Participants can set up from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Route: The parade starts at Avenue A, heads east on Broadway and ends at 1701 Canyon Lake Drive.
Joining the parade: Entry is free. Organizers ask participants to register.
