AmVets 4th of July Parade 2011

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The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and the City of East Moline are proud to present the 53rd Annual AMVETS 4th of July Parade to take place on Monday, July 4th at 1:00 pm in downtown East Moline. This year's theme is "Saluting Our American Heroes."The 53rd Annual AMVETS 4th of July Parade will carry on a patriotic tradition for the Quad Cities community of saluting all of the veterans who have served our country. With the theme "Saluting Our American Heroes," this fun, community-oriented parade will be a spectacular tribute to those who served or are currently serving.Major General Fontaine will serve as our Military Grand Marshall, and Terry Brahm, president of DHCU Community Credit Union, will serve as our civilian Grand Marshall.The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting entries for the parade, either as a sponsor, vehicle or float builder, or walker. To learn more or to enter your business or organization into this parade, contact Kelsey Pence at (563) 823-2689 or email [email protected] 15,000 people are expected to line 15th Avenue in East Moline to watch this salute to our country and our community. The parade will begin at 3rd Street and 15th Avenue, go down 15th Avenue, and end at 13th Street. The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is the largest membership organization in the eastern Iowa and western Illinois region, representing nearly 2,000 member businesses. With offices in Davenport, Iowa, and Moline, Ill., our organization provides business and economic development services that build upon our mission to strengthen and enhance the business environment, represent the interests of our members, and foster balanced growth in the Quad Cities region.