The Veterans Networking Alliance will hold its seventh annual National First Responders Day Salute on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with a parade from Tamarac to Coral Springs. The event honors police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and others who answer calls for help.
Participants will line up at 11 a.m. at 7515 NW 88th Ave. in Tamarac. The parade is set to start at 11:10 a.m. and end at 2801 Coral Springs Drive in Coral Springs, with the event scheduled to wrap up at noon.
Event information says Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook, Tamarac Mayor Michelle Gomez and Parkland Mayor Richard Walker are expected to take part. Pastor Randal Cutter, chaplain of the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs, is also expected to join.
Veterans, community leaders, first responders and residents are invited to participate. The Veterans Networking Alliance is a nonprofit that connects veterans with resources and support.
