In the wake of celebrating our nation’s 240th birthday, the city of Fultondale is bringing a special Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica to town, giving many Alabamians a once-in-a-lifetime chance to pay their respects to those lost during the Vietnam War.
The family-friendly event is free to the public and includes an kick-off parade, ceremonies to honor Vietnam veterans, as well as Cobra and Huey helicopter rides.
Below is the full schedule of events:
Wednesday, July 6
Welcoming ceremony
6 p.m.: Parade of the Wall escort (begins at Uptown/BJCC parking lot, north on Highway 31, turn on Walker Chapel Road and then on Lowery Parkway)
Thursday, July 7
Noon: Viewing of the Wall begins
3 p.m.: Wreath-laying ceremony
Friday, July 8
10 a.m.: Ceremony
Huey ($65) and Cobra ($310) helicopter rides
Free kids zone
Saturday, July 9
10 a.m.: Vietnam flag dedication
Entertainment all day
Free kids zone
Huey ($65) and Cobra ($310) helicopter rides
9 p.m.: Fireworks
Sunday, July 10
10 a.m: Church service
1 p.m.: Ride of Honor
2 p.m.: Closing ceremony
The city of Fultondale is also in need of volunteers for this four-day event. If you are interested, call Fultondale City Hall at (205) 841-4481 or fill out this online form.
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