Patriots Day Schedule of Events
We begin the day at 8:00 a.m. with a parade honoring the victims of 9/11 and our local heroes, starting at the intersection of Mineola and Watson Avenue. We encourage you to line the streets, show your appreciation, and pay tribute to all who have served and continue to protect our community.
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
- Moment of Silence
- Prayer
- Firing
- Taps
- Flag Folding
- National Anthem -Marlisa
- Pledge of Allegiance
| 9:30 a.m. | Remarks from General Wilkinson |
| 9:40 a.m. | Wreath Blessing |
| 9:45 a.m. | Wreath Presentation |
| 10:00 a.m. | Greg Rowles (Festival MC) |
| 10:15 a.m. | Senator Hembree |
| 10:25 a.m. | Councilwoman Jenna Dukes |
| 11:00 a.m. | Tim Clark Band |
| 12:30 p.m. | Live Stream of Wreath Placement at the Reef (weather permitting) |
| 1:00 p.m. | Christopher Vandenberg, Shane Zoccole, Deb Warner |
| 1:15 p.m. | Boat Procession |
| 1:20 p.m. | Chief Leonhardt |
| 1:30 p.m. | Tim Clark Band |
| 4:00 p.m. | Event Concludes |