Georgia's Iraq veterans getting day-long event will kick off with a massive parade

Georgia’s Iraq War vets coming to Rome for parade, festival
by Diane Wagner, staff writer


It’s a go: The state of Georgia’s welcome home celebration for Iraq War veterans is scheduled for June 16 in Rome.

The day-long event will kick off with a massive parade winding its way from the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, down Broad Street and is expected to wind up at Barron Stadium.

From there, participants will be able to walk across the river on the Chief John Ross Memorial Bridge to The Forum — where music, food and festivities will center around a “benefits superstore” set up by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ancillary organizations also will have booths offering assistance and information to returning veterans and their families, and Operation Homefront will oversee kids’ activities and inflatables.
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