Vietnam veterans’ group looking for parade participants

The South Orange County Vietnam Veterans group is marching in the Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade Saturday and is looking for more people to join in.

The group has participated in the parade since 1985. All branches of service are welcome and are encouraged to wear complete or partial old uniforms.

The group will gather near Laguna Beach High School at 625 Park Ave. between 9 and 10 a.m. Saturday. Ask at the check-in booth at the corner of Park and Short streets for information about where the group is gathering, organizers said; the group is likely to be in the school district parking lot across from Laguna Beach High School.

The parade will cover about six blocks — all downhill or level — and is to begin at 11 a.m. A convertible vehicle will accompany the veterans’ group and offer rides to veterans who prefer not to march.

The group’s traditional get-together at The Marine Room on Ocean Avenue and Coast Highway will immediately follow the parade.

For more information, contact: Patrick Freeman at patrickfreeman@cox.net or (949) 497-7473.

--Alicia Lopez