WELCOME HOME VETS!
BELVIDERE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
We need our communities to come out and show our Vets how much we appreciate their sacrifice and give them the proper homecoming they never received!
VetsRoll will roll into Belvidere with 10 coach buses carrying over 200 Vets and volunteers for their last comfort stop (after returning from Washington D.C.). The stop will last approximately 10 minutes before being escorted by Police, Fire and motorcycles (no cars) for the start of their victory parade ending at the Eclipse Center in Beloit. Fire Trucks, Military Vehicles and car clubs must stage at Manchester Rd and Route 75 across from the McDonald’s.
We need you to make their stop in Belvidere one to remember! When the buses roll in, we need you to cheer, clap and make a lot of noise! Hold up your homemade “welcome home” signs, bring your American/military flags to wave, wear your USA/military attire, paint your kids face with red, white and blue stars! The Vets will see all this from the buses, as they are not able to exit. Boys Scouts, Girl Scouts, groups, businesses, everyone is welcome!
**Continuous updates will start live on the VetsRoll Facebook page when the buses enter IL from IN.**
PLACE: Boone County Fair Grounds
WHEN: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
TIME: Buses approximate arrival time 8:45 pm.
Community should arrive after 6:30 pm.
Walmart, Applebee’s, Canteen Vending and Mission BBQ will provide water, food and chips for a donation from 6:30pm-8:30 pm or until supplies run out.
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO VETSROLL
MOTORCYCLES: This is a night ride at highway speeds, experienced riders only please.
A mandatory riders meeting will be held at the Fair Grounds parking lot at 8:15 pm.