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title: Annual Veterans Day Flag Raising Program & Parade
description: Join us for the Annual Veterans Day Flag Raising Program and Parade on November 11, 2025, at Regional Veterans Park in Zachary.
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# [Annual Veterans Day Flag Raising Program & Parade](https://www.lanermc.org/community/media-center/news-and-press/annual-veterans-day-flag-raising-program-parade)

 Written by [Lane Regional Medical Center](https://www.lanermc.org/community/media-center/news-and-press/author/lane-regional-medical-center) | Nov 4, 2025 2:30:00 PM

**Join Us for the Annual Veterans Day Flag Raising Program & Parade**  
**Friday, November 11, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. | Regional Veterans Park at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main Street, Zachary**

Lane Regional Medical Center invites the community to attend the **14th Annual Veterans Day & Flag Raising Program** on **Friday, November 11, at 7:30 a.m.** The ceremony will be held at the **Regional Veterans Park** on the hospital campus. The annual event is proudly sponsored by the **Bank of Zachary**.

**Program Highlights**

- **Master of Ceremonies:** Darrin Spears, Chairman of the Regional Veterans Park Association Board
- **Guest Speaker:** Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel **LJ Baker**, Chief Strategic Initiative Officer, Lane Regional Medical Center
- **Flag Detail:** Cadets from the **Zachary High Army Junior ROTC**, led by Lt. Col. Spears, joined by members of the local **Boy Scout Troop** and **Cub Scout Pack**
- **Patriotic Music:** Performed by the **Zachary High School Band and Choir**, under the direction of Donnie Alexander and Cierra Fountain
- **Special Tribute:** Trumpeter **Ryan Venable** will perform *Call to Colors* and *Taps*

Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

 

**Veterans Day Parade Immediately Following the Ceremony**

After the Flag Raising Program, the **City of Zachary**, along with the **Regional Veterans Park Association**, will host the **second annual Veterans Day Parade**—a community-wide salute to those who have served.

**Parade Details**  
📅 **Date:** Tuesday, November 11, 2025  
🕘 **Time:**

- Parade Start: 9:15 a.m. at the **Bank of Zachary**

📍 **Route:**

- **Start:** Bank of Zachary
- **End:** Zachary High School

**Participation Opportunities**

- **Veterans:** You are invited to ride in antique cars. A sign-up form is available [here](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6733b3b5f23ee9b5362a8864/68c83c76966e1d208644d696_VeteransDay2025_Emailingv2.jpg) for those who wish to participate.
- **Antique Vehicle Owners:** Individuals who would like to drive veterans in the parade are also encouraged to sign up.

For parade questions, please contact [**ashleigh.mchugh@cityofzachary.org**](mailto:ashleigh.mchugh@cityofzachary.org) or [**darren.spears@zacharyschools.org**](mailto:darren.spears@zacharyschools.org).

For more information about the **Regional Veterans Park Association** or to **purchase a brick for the Wall of Veterans**, contact **Will Steen** at **225-938-1686** or [**info@RegionalVeteransPark.org**](mailto:info@RegionalVeteransPark.org).

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