America’s Longest, Covid-safe Independence Day Parade – L.A., Friday, July 3!
101-yr-old WWII Vet Sidney Walton, to lead 101-km parade on 101 fwy at 101 km/hr, with 101 vehicles following!!!
9:31:01 am – Assemble at American Legion Post 43, 2301 N. Highland Ave, next to Hollywood Bowl. Celebrities so far include former L.A. Councilman Tom LaBonge.
10:01:01 am – Photo op at “101 freeway” sign.
10:31:01 am – Depart on 101 fwy northbound, 101 km to Ventura Beach Marriott. Led by Sidney as Grand Marshal.
Sidney Walton, one of America’s oldest WWII vets, is on a nationwide No Regrets Tour (www.SupportSidney.org), visiting all 50 states and meeting all 50 governors in a campaign to raise awareness of the rapidly dwindling number of WWII vets. He regrets to this day missing an opportunity to meet some of the last veterans of the Civil War.
Sidney travels safely in his brand new, wrapped, 2020 Buick Enclave, with which he will lead the parade.
For more information on the No Regrets Tour and to support Sidney’s campaign, go to gosidneygo.com. A portion of all donations supports the American Veterans Center in Washington, D.C.
Author: Jeff Daly
Jeff Daly grew up in Kalamazoo, MI before joining the Marine Corps. After his service he went to the small, private, liberal arts school Kalamazoo College, where he studied Economics and Political Science. Jeff serves The American Legion is several capacities. He is on the Department Training Committee and is an instructor for California Legion College. He is junior/immediate past Commander of Hollywood Post 43. He has been a District officer and served two terms as the Department Membership Director. He is also the immediate past President of the National American Legion College Alumni Associate. Outside of the Legion, Jeff serves on the Military Affairs for Los Angeles Local SAG-AFTRA. You can keep up with Jeff's thoughts on veterans issues by subscribing to his podcast. That is hosted at http://anchor.fm/dalydose. From there you can get links to b subscribe on your favorite music & podcast app.
