Veterans Parade Scheduled for Next Month

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The Darien Veterans of Foreign Wars is looking for people who will join them in a walk-a-thon and fundraiser next month. The first annual "Walk our Veteran's Home" parade will raise funds to help the Darien VFW open a post home.

"More than 200 veterans and soldiers reside in the Darien community, but these returning heroes do not have a place to call home. Help us provide a place for these men and women who have fought selflessly for our freedom," said parade organizers in a flyer that was created to advertise the event.

The Darien City Council last Monday approved the closure of streets for the parade, which will start at the at 6801 Wilmette Avenue and end with a reception at the at 71st Street and Clarendon Hills Road.

The following Darien road closures are expected for the parade:

• 71st Street
• Richmond Avenue
• Tamarack Drive
• Seminole Drive
• Maple Lane
• Bentley Avenue

*Editor's Note: Patch is working on getting more information about the specific sections of the streets that will be closed for this parade and what time they will re-open.

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