Wednesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day and the Escalon American Legion Post 263 is once again putting on a program to mark the occasion.

It is a day to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of all veterans and events in Escalon will begin with a parade downtown at 10:30 a.m.

Line up will be along Coley Avenue, with the parade then moving along Coley, turning on to First Street, then on to Main Street.

Following the parade, all are invited to move to the Escalon Community Center, where a Memorial Ceremony will be hosted at the Memorial Wall, beginning about 11:30 a.m.

The ceremony will include music, remarks, recognition of veterans in attendance and more.

Beginning at noon and running through 2 p.m., there will be a BBQ chicken lunch served, available for eat in or to go, with the lunch tickets available for $15 per person. You can contact Fallon Nunes at 209-484-3641 for more information or lunch tickets. The tickets will also be available at the door.