The parade will take the route starting on Elm Street in front of the Hempstead County Library and move north into the downtown area. Grand marshals of the parade will be Colonel David A. Lively, who has served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard, and Army Sergeant and American Legion Post Commander Herbert Ross. Both served in the Vietnam War.

After the ceremony on Saturday, a meal will be served of fried catfish prepared and served by the Hope Lions Club and other volunteers. There will be no cost for the meal for veterans and their spouses. Everyone else is welcome to a meal, served with a choice of tea or water, for $10.