Wing to participate in Veiled Prophet event

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  • 932nd Airlift Wing
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --  The men and women of the 932nd Airlift Wing will once again join with other civic and community groups to take part in the July 3 Veiled Prophet parade.

"I enjoy marching and carrying the unit's American flag through the streets of Saint Louis," said Tech. Sgt. Gerald Sonnenberg, a photographer for the Air Force Reserve Command unit located near Belleville, Ill.

On Saturday, July 3, at 10:00 a.m., the 133rd Veiled Prophet Parade steps off from the corner of Fourth and Washington in downtown St. Louis.

Recognized by USA Today as one of the top ten events in the nation to attend on the 4th of July Weekend, the VP Parade has been a St. Louis Family Tradition for over 130 years.
The theme of this year's parade is "A Night at the Movies" and will feature several new concepts and modified floats. The creative staff will create floats to capture the magic of our collective film experiences with a particular emphasis on children's and family films that are big favorites amongst parade viewers.

"When I'm deployed away from the United States I really miss being part of these parades and seeing the smiles on children's faces as we pass by.  It is truly a fantastic community event that captures the patriotism that we American Airmen cherish," said Maj. Stan Paregien.