12th annual Troops in the Spotlight
KMART PLAZA * ROUTE 132 * HYANNIS
11:30am Sunday May 29th thru Monday May 30th at noon
24 hour event to honor and support our deployed troops, veterans, wounded warriors and our Fallen Heroes. Help fill a 18’ truck with supplies for care packages and raise $35,000 to help with the cost of shipping and provide support for our military, veterans, wounded warriors and their families. You can help by holding a donation drive at your school, work, church, civic organization, sports teams, Boy/Girl Scouts. Looking for businesses to sponsor an hour of the event.
For more information visit www.capecod4thetroops.com
Activities and Events
11:30 am……Opening Ceremony – Sunday May 29th Honoring our veterans past and present.
Noon………….Military members take the stage, standing at attention in one hour shifts for 24 hours
Noon-5pm….BBQ Lunch with Ken Foster and the X-Grill
Noon -7pm Kids tent with face painting, arts & crafts, games, free kids raffle and more!
2:00pm………Parade and Honor Ceremony for Vietnam Veterans (all Vietnam Veterans are invited to participate)
4:00-7pm…..Car Show
Midnight……Flag lowering ceremony for the official start of Memorial Day.
11:30am……..Closing Ceremony – Monday May 30th
- Meet and greet members of our military, thank them for their service to our country.
- Visit the Iraq/Afghanistan Memorial Wall with the names of our Fallen Heroes.
- Send a free video message to our deployed troops. Make a card for a care package.
- Race the Army National Guard Go Carts! See displays of military equipment & vehicles.
- Support the Troops Raffle with many great prizes including Red Sox Tickets
- Information on veterans benefits, support for military families, upcoming events, etc