FOLEY – The city of Foley will celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with its annual parade and commemorations.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Max Griffin Park and conclude at the park near the city Veterans Memorial on South Alston Street.
Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the commemoration is a way to recognize the service of all community veterans.
“It’s always a great parade,” Hellmich said. “It’s a way to give back to the community and it’s a way of honoring our veterans.”
Most Foley city offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in recognition of Veterans Day.
Offices will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday. Closings will include Foley City Hall, Senior Center, Public Library and most city offices.
The Foley Welcome Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Foley Railroad Museum and Holmes Medical Museum will be open during their regular hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11.
The Graham Creek Nature Preserve will be open Nov. 11, but the Interpretive Center at the site will be closed that day.
The collection of recyclable materials usually scheduled for Mondays will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The collection schedule for the rest of the week will not be affected by the holiday.
The collection of limbs and yard wastes will resume Tuesday, Nov. 12. All routes begin at 6 a.m.