Operation Celebration is this weekend
Events for the Memorial Day weekend to honor veterans and catch a glimpse of World War II have just about been finalized according to Peabody Main Street interim director Shane Marler.
"We could use a few more parade entries and a few more volunteers to help with the flag display," he said. "But other than that, I think we are ready to go."
Marler just received notice from the Pentagon that Peabody has been approved for a fly-over shortly after the parade starts.
"I have to warn you they DID issue a disclaimer that the fly-over would be canceled if there is an outbreak of war," Marler said. "But we are scheduled to have a KC-135 tanker going overhead if all is right with the world."
A more complete schedule of events follows:
Saturday
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Historic flag display at Peabody State Bank park, no admission charge.
8 a.m. to noon — Farmers Market in Santa Fe Park, no admission charge.
8 to 10 a.m. — Kick-Off Breakfast in Santa Fe Park (old-fashioned biscuits and gravy), cost by donation.
Noon to 1 p.m. — 1940s sack lunch in the shade, cost by donation, under the tent across from Santa Fe Park.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Walking Tours Of Historic Downtown, Vault of Treasures (American Legion), Kansas Historical Society "Kansas on the home front" display (Peabody Senior Center). Admission by Operation Celebration button
4 to 5 p.m. — State's Largest Victory Parade
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Boeing Jazz Band Concert & Dinner (Featuring Ottawa USO Troupe), meal cost by donation. Under the tent across from Santa Fe Park.
Sunday
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Historic flag display at Peabody State Bank park, no admission charge.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Community Church Service, under the tent across from Santa Fe Park.
Noon to 1:30 p.m. — Community lunch provided by Peabody churches, cost by donation. Nouveau Quintette Concert, under the tent across from Santa Fe Park, admission by Operation Celebration button.
2 to 3 p.m. — "Faces From War" Theatrical Presentation, under the tent across from Santa Fe Park, admission by Operation Celebration button.
Monday
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Historic flag display at Peabody State Bank park, no admission charge.
10 a.m. — Memorial Service at Prairie Lawn Cemetery.
11 a.m. — Annual Sophomore Class Dinner, Brown gymnasium, there is a charge for the meal.
