Free Patriotic Parade and Concert May 27 in Omaha

Memorial Day Weekend typically kicks off summer and all of the events associated with warmer weather. This weekend, however, should include honoring our military who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending America’s freedom.

Patriotic Productions announces details for the Third Annual Patriotic Parade & Concert scheduled for 10am on Saturday, May 27. It will include Gold Star families, veterans and first responders, as well as many other patriotic elements to make this a first-class, not-to-be-missed event!
- P-51C MUSTANG, a fully restored original airplane flown by Tuskegee Airmen during WW II will be at Signature Flight Support near Eppley Friday & Saturday, May 26 & 27;
- TWO FLIGHTS IN THE P-51C MUSTANG – The winning bidders will have the opportunity to experience a flight in the skies over Omaha May 26 or 27. To bid, search “Mustang Plane” at: HiBid.com;
- RISE ABOVE exhibit (free admission) dedicated to educating audiences of the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen & Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). This exhibit is made possible by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and will be positioned along the Gene Leahy Mall May 26 & 27;
- Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy, age 97, former Tuskegee Airman flew 21 combat missions during WW II, 45 combat missions in Korea as a bomber pilot, and 70 combat missions as pilot of an AC-119K gunship in Vietnam. He received two Distinguished Flying Crosses and will meet people at the RISE ABOVE exhibit.
- 47-member USMC Band from New Orleans marching band
- Fort Riley’s Mounted Color Guard returns for the third year;
- 80+ parade entries, including children and adults in period costumes of America’s history, plus cars, tractors & military vehicles, not to mention “Jet,” a tiny horse and the Jenson Shires return!
Parade Route begins at 10th & Jackson west to 12th, then north to Howard Street, east to 10th St, then north to Farnam and west on Farnam to 13th Street where it will end.
A free concert follows the parade at Gene Leahy Mall’s Performance Pavilion. Gold Star families will say the names of their fallen loved ones and the USMC Marching Band will perform patriotic songs.
To sign up as a Gold Star Family, Veteran, First Responder or Parade Participant, visit www.PatrioticProductions.org/PatrioticEvents.

Why a Parade for Memorial Day?
“We think most families want their children to understand what Decoration Day, now called Memorial Day is all about. However, a long ceremony on Memorial Day is geared more toward adults. Omaha does not have any other city-wide parade to honor our Gold Star families and veterans, so this seems like the right thing to do,” said Bill Williams, VP of Patriotic Productions and Parade Organizer.

Patriotic Productions, is a non-profit organization with a mission of honoring our military service-members, past and present. Our focus is on preserving cherished memories and recording stories for future generations of those who died fighting for America. We do that by creating traveling photo exhibits and holding events open to veterans, their families, and the public.

More information: www.PatrioticProductions.org/PatrioticEvents and Facebook.com/PatrioticProductions

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