Scouts Honor Veterans With Annual Parade
Scouts and community members marched in Georgia on Saturday ahead of Veterans Day to recognize local veterans.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Civic
Scouts and community members held the annual Scouting Salute to Veterans Parade in Georgia on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The parade brought together scouts from around the state to recognize veterans ahead of Veterans Day.
Why it matters
The parade gives young people an opportunity to show appreciation for veterans and learn about the sacrifices of military service. It is one of several Veterans Day events planned across the region in the coming days.
The parade has been held annually in Vermont communities for more than 25 years, a tradition that continued with the Georgia event on November 7, 2026. Attendance and participant counts were not reported in the available information.
The players
Anthony Vogl
Anthony Vogl is the CEO of the Green Mountain Council, the regional Boy Scouts of America council serving Vermont.
Staff Sgt. Andrew Bisnett
Staff Sgt. Andrew Bisnett serves with the Vermont National Guard's 40th Army Band, which participates in state ceremonial events.
The details
Participants marched through town with drums and footsteps before attendees gathered for a scouting salute. Speakers reflected on honoring veterans and remembering the freedoms they helped protect.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Scouting Salute to Veterans Parade held in Georgia.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Veterans Day, the annual national holiday honoring veterans.
Seasonal Patterns
The parade is held each year ahead of Veterans Day on November 11, forming part of a recurring November pattern of community observances across Vermont. Its more than 25-year run shows the tradition has persisted as a fixed seasonal event in the state.
The parade is a free community event open to residents who want to attend the march and salute in Georgia. Residents across Vermont can also take part in other Veterans Day events planned in the coming days.
The takeaway
Community events like this one give young people a direct way to learn about military service and express gratitude to those who served. Attending a local Veterans Day observance is a simple way for residents to recognize veterans in their own area.
What happens next
More Veterans Day events are planned across the region in the coming days, including the national holiday on November 11, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more local observances in the Vermont Civic section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My NBC5.
