Veterans of all six United States armed services are invited to participate in this year’s Manzanita Fourth of July Parade by leading the parade as members of the color guard.
In addition to carrying the service flags, one of the vets will carry the America flag.
“It’s an easy detail and the rewards are great,” said organizer David Dillon (Navy).
Show time is no later than 1230 (12:30 p.m. in case you forgot military time) at the corner of Division St., and Laneda Ave. – the start of the parade.
Veterans interested in serving are asked to contact Dillon at dillond@nehalemtel.net or text/call 503-801-0969.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Manzanita Citizen of the Year.
Each year the City seeks to honor those persons who have made a major contribution to the Manzanita community as a community leader, business leader, volunteer, educator, and/or creative artist.
To qualify for the honor, the nominee must be a resident of Manzanita, live within the Manzanita Urban Growth Boundary, or operate a business in Manzanita. Currently serving elected officials and City employees are not eligible. The Citizen of the Year may be an individual or couple who performs any volunteer community service that benefits our citizens.
The Citizen(s) of the Year will serve as Grand Marshal(s) of the Manzanita Fourth of July Parade.
A committee made up of former Citizens of the Year will meet in late May to consider the nominations and select the individual or couple to be honored this year.
Nominations must be in writing and submitted no later than 5 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2024 to: Manzanita Citizen of the Year Committee, c/o City Hall, PO Box 129 Manzanita, OR 97130.
Nominations can also be emailed to cityhall@ci.manzanita.or.us
