CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade and pre-parade ceremonies on the lawn of the County Courthouse, initially scheduled for this Saturday, have been canceled due to expected storms.
“Regrettably, we are canceling the parade due to the forecast of thunderstorms and wind gusts,” said Director of Montgomery Veterans Service Office Andrew Kester, in an announcement. “This is not a decision we take lightly. We have groups traveling from other states to participate in the parade, and we know people have spent a lot of time preparing to honor our veterans at this event.”
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Showers are expected Saturday before 4 p.m., along with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. Rain amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
The Q108 Clarksville Vintage Fair had been scheduled for Saturday as well. It was moved to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane.