Join Us for the Warrior Beach Retreat Salute: Parade and Ceremony - A Tribute to Our Heroes!

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL — Mark your calendars for an inspiring event as the Warrior Beach Retreat hosts its Salute on Thursday, November 7, 2024. This community event invites everyone to line the streets of Panama City Beach to honor the sacrifices of our brave combat-wounded soldiers and their families.

 The parade will kick off at the corner of LC Hilton Jr Drive and Powell Adams Road. Participants and attendees can enter the staging area off Powell Adams Road onto Stingray Drive at Target. Look for signs indicating parking locations and see the attendant for guidance.

All motorcycles are welcome to ride in the parade!

The parade route will feature numerous local landmarks, including stops at popular destinations like Shuckum’s Oyster Pub & Seafood Grill, Gulf World Marine Park, and Schooners, among others. Spectators are encouraged to come out and show their support as the parade makes its way through the community, highlighting the bravery and resilience of our service members.

 The parade concludes at Forest Park Church 1401 W 23rd St, Panama City, where the guest speaker, Brigadier General Greg Nelson, USAF (ret), will address attendees at 7:00 PM. Admission to this portion of the event is free and open to the public.

 Warrior Beach Retreat is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing combat-wounded soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan, along with their spouses and caregivers, a week of relaxation and rejuvenation at the beach. The retreat offers a range of activities, motivational speakers, and comfortable lodging designed to promote healing and well-being. Not affiliated with Wounded Warrior Project.

Join us in showing appreciation for our heroes and their families. Your presence at the parade and salute event makes a difference in honoring those who have served our country.

For more information about the Warrior Beach Retreat and how you can get involved, please visit http://warriorbeachretreat.org .

Let’s come together as a community to celebrate and support our veterans!