Paris, Tenn.–Dale Hubbs will be the Grand Marshal of this year’s Henry County Veterans’ Day parade, set for 11 a.m. Saturday, November 5.
Hubbs served in the U.S.Army from Nov. 2,1960 to Oct. 26,1963. He was a vehicle track mechanic assigned to the US Army Eruope,Germany for his enlistment and was honorably discharged as a Private First Class.
He is a active member in the American Legion Post 89 and is very active in his community. Dale is also active member with the Legion Riders of Post 89; he participates in the Memorial Day Program , the Annual Veterans Day Program and is an advocate for fellows veterans in need.
Despite the loss of his legs Dale Hubbs continues to do all that he can to help those in need in Henry County.
Parade Organizer Ann Smith said the parade route will be the same as previous years, with the parade starting at the fairgrounds and moving down Wood Street to Chickasaw. Line up at the Fairgrounds no later than 10:15.
Photo: The flag ladies are a highlight of every Veterans’ Day parade in Paris. Here they are at the 2021 parade. (Shannon McFarlin photo).