buck knuckles Wrote:
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> The Lee-Jackson day parade and other related
> events is quite a sight to see down in Lexington.
> Most of the events will be held on Saturday as
> many folks do not get Friday off of work. The
> events other than the luncheon and dance are free
> and open to the public!
>
> Here is the parade from last year,
>
>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLoRSuAJsAA&featur
> e=youtu.be
>
> From the facebook page,
>
> "Lee-Jackson Day is a celebration of the lives of
> two great heroes and most noteworthy citizens of
> Lexington, Virginia. Generals Robert E. Lee and
> Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson are both buried in
> Lexington.
>
> The Lee-Jackson Symposium will return on Friday
> January 15 featuring four speakers 1-5pm. Holiday
> Inn Express ~ Gallery Room
>
> The annual Memorial Services, Parade, and a
> Luncheon, will be held on Saturday January 16 in
> Lexington.
>
> Luncheon and Dance tickets are $25 and we must
> receive reservation or payment by January 11th. No
> walk-ins. You may be placed on our waiting list if
> you inquire past the deadline.
>
> Special room rates, information on ball/luncheon
> tickets, sponsors, etc. can be found on the event
> website at leejacksonday.webs.com
>
> The Stonewall Brigade SCV 1296 ~ PO Box 466
> Lexington, VA 24450. Donations towards the event
> are appreciated. Donors of $50 or more are
> recognized on the event programs."
I really enjoyed the video. It's one of the rare occasions where they are smart enough to put the horses at the end of the parade instead of the front so the marchers don't have to navigate through horse poo. Been there, done that.