🎖️ Galesburg Veterans Day Parade: 2025 Briefing
Galesburg's Morning News – WGIL Radio
Ryan Hummel, 22-year Army National Guard vet and parade organizer, joins Galesburg's Morning News to preview the 25th Annual Veterans Day Parade — Sunday, Nov 9 at 2 p.m. downtown.
Key Details
- Grand Marshal: 30-year Navy veteran Theodore Yette
- New This Year: Free “Pop-Up Pancakes” 12–2 p.m. at the Post Office lot, hosted by retired LTC Dan Swanson
- Route: Starts Main & Chambers → West on Main → Left at The Circle → Ends at Courthouse
- Open to All: No sign-up deadline — contact Ryan at 309.368.9379, on Facebook or just show up
“This nation doesn’t stay free by hopes and dreams… it takes someone in uniform.”
— Ryan Hummel
Bring the family. Honor the sacrifice.