SPECIAL EVENTS
The Rock Hill Volunteer Fire Department invites you to attend the Sullivan County Volunteer Firefighters Association PARADE and Memorial Service on SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 at 2:00pm. We welcome the participation of the Monticello Fire Department and the Wurtsboro Fire Department! Their participation will help to make this one of the most spectacular events of the year! We will also be honoring our 911 veterans and Vietnam veterans during a memorial service; don't miss this patriotic event!
Making this year's event even more special is the AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall to be erected on the Rock Hill FD ballfield for all to see and enjoy. The wall will be transported by special procession on Sept. 10 and be erected and available for viewing September 11-15. Viewing this wall is said to be a "once-in-a-lifetime experience" and not to be missed. Wall viewing schedule is:
September 11 - 2pm to 8pm
September 12, 13, 14 - open for viewing 24 hours (ballfield will remain lit)
September 15 - midnight until 2pm
Sept. 10--10am-1pm--AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall Procession begins in Woodbourne, travels thru Fallsburg, and ends at the Rock Hill FD ballfield. During the wall's transport, it will be accompanied by various motorcycle clubs, fire apparatus, and a police escort. The public is welcome to line the route and pay tribute with American flags.
Sept. 11--6pm--A special 9-11 Memorial Service with Monticello FD, Wurtsboro FD, and Rock Hill FD participating. The AVTT Vietnam Memorial Wall will be available for viewing on our lighted ballfield starting at 2pm on Sept. 11, 24 hours a day Sept. 12, 13 & 14; and until 2pm on Sept. 15.
The public is invited to attend the Sullivan County Volunteer Firefighters Association PARADE on SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 at 2:00pm. We welcome the Monticello Fire Department and the Wurtsboro Fire Department-- their participation will help to make this one of the most spectacular events of the year! Line-up will be a 1pm; parade starts at 2pm. From 3-7pm, live music will be performed by the band Far Beyond Gone. At 7pm the Parade Award Ceremony will be held, and at 8pm the raffle award winners will be chosen.
Making this year's parade even more special is the AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall will be on view at the Rock Hill FD ballfield for all to see and enjoy. The wall will be erected on Sept. 10 and be available for viewing September 11-15 (see viewing schedule above). Viewing this wall is said to be a moving experience and one you won't soon forget.
Would your company or organization like to ADVERTISE in the Rock Hill 2019 Parade Journal? Please click HERE to view the various ad sizes (will open in a new window). Your ad will help us offset the costs associated with the parade! Thank you for your support!
The Rock Hill Volunteer Fire Department will be selling RAFFLE TICKETS to raise funds for this event -- you might win some great prizes! Tickets will be available for purchase from any Rock Hill FD member or at the Trading Post/Key Foods in Rock Hill. Drawing will take place on Saturday, September 14 after the parade awards ceremony around 8pm.