FOR RESIDENTS / Special Events > Old Soldier's Day Race & ParadeANNUAL OLD SOLDIER’S DAY RACE
32nd Old Soldier's Day Race
Saturday, August 7, 2010
2010 Old Soldier's Day Race Results
Get those running shoes on and join us for the 32nd Annual Old Soldier’s Day Race, sponsored by the City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department. The race will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Register for the 5K or 10K race. Races begin at 7:00 am in front of the Mansell House at Wills Park on Old Milton Parkway.
The early bird entry fee is $15, if you register by July 30th. Early bird registrants may pick up race numbers and shirts a few days before the event. The race-day entry fee is $20 and begins at 6:00am on August 7th behind the Alpharetta City Pool at Wills Park.
Register online at www.alpharetta.ga.us or at any Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department facility during business hours. For more information, call 678-297-6173 or email wweathers@alpharetta.ga.us
OLD SOLDIER’S DAY PARADE
58th Old Soldier's Day Parade
Alpharetta City Hall
Saturday, August 7, 2010
8:45 am Band / 9:30 am Program / 10:00 am Parade
RAIN OR SHINE EVENT
The City of Alpharetta and the American Legion Post 201 will hold the 58th Annual Old Soldiers Day Parade. The parade is just one way that our country’s war veterans are recognized for the service. A Memorial Service will begin on Main Street in front of City Hall at 8:45 am music, 9:30 am program and 10:15 am parade. It will end at the American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road for free food and activities.
The Old Soldiers Day Parade began years ago as a tribute to veterans of the war between the states, but was discontinued after a few years.Twenty–eight years later, in 1952, a small group of men in Alpharetta re-dedicated Old Soldiers Day Parade in Alpharetta and started having a parade through downtown Alpharetta. Thanks to these few men and their belief in keeping this memorable tradition alive, this parade has become an annual celebration to all veterans of all wars.; this year marking 58 years.
Along with the program and parade, this celebration will also feature floats, bands, entertainment, children’s activities, and prizes. Free hot dogs and soft drinks will be available at the American Legion at 201 Wills Road. With so much to celebrate, take this day to recognize the living memory of all veterans of war.
*For more information call 678-297-6078
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