Paducah announces Veterans Day events, changes to city services

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The city of Paducah will honor veterans with several events Wednesday, Nov. 11, including a sunrise ceremony, an awards presentation and the annual Veterans Day Parade.

The city is encouraging residents and community organizations to participate in the events recognizing the service and sacrifice of military veterans.

Sunrise Reveille

The Veterans Day Sunrise Reveille will begin at approximately 6:15 a.m. at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza, 301 S. Fifth St.

The ceremony will include the playing of Reveille and the raising of the American flag at sunrise. Refreshments will be provided afterward.

Veterans Day opening ceremony

The opening ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza.

The event will recognize recipients of the Distinguished Veteran and Patriot awards, along with winners of the Paducah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Day Poster and Essay Contest.

The ceremony will also include the unveiling of an interpretive panel for the newly painted Veterans Crosswalk connecting Paducah City Hall to Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza.

Veterans Day Parade

The annual Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Sixth and Washington streets.

The parade will travel along Sixth Street before turning right onto Broadway toward the riverfront. It will then turn left onto Water Street and conclude at Water and Jefferson streets.

Changes to city services

Several city services will be affected by the Veterans Day holiday.

– City offices: Paducah City Hall and other city offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11.
– Garbage and recycling: There will be no residential garbage or curbside recycling collection Wednesday. Those routes will be collected Thursday and, if necessary, Friday, along with regularly scheduled routes.
– Compost facility: The city’s compost facility at 1560 N. Eighth St. will be closed Wednesday.

Regular city services will resume following the holiday, subject to the adjusted collection schedule.