Even when the fall colors are upon us, Duluth still shines in red, white and blue!

Come join us at 10:00 on Saturday morning to see over 100 soldiers from Fort Benning, who'll just be returning home from Iraq, march in the 28th Annual Duluth Fall Festival Parade. Conder Flags of Atlanta will be passing out American flags along the parade route, so be sure to come early and get one. Wave your flags and cheer the Soldiers as they pass by. Then gather around at the lawn of the Festival Center for Opening Ceremonies at 11:30 where these soldiers will be honored for their service to our country. Pay close attention because someone is going to be surprised with meeting their adopted soldier face-to-face for the first time!

If you'd like a chance to meet some of the troops, stop by Hugs for Our Soldiers’ booth on Town Green. Take a moment to try on their Kevlar and experience what it is like to wear this protective armor. Seize the opportunity to thank them. Learn how you can help send a care package to our troops in Afghanistan or make a ditty bag for a wounded combat soldier.

Our many thanks to those who are supporting this memorable weekend for these 1-15 Infantry Soldiers who will have just returned home from their fourth deployment to Iraq:

Hugs for Our Soldiers

www.hugsforoursoldiers.org