Gospel Light Ministry

MEMORIAL DAY 2023 MONDAY: Monday, May 29, 2023

As in past years, we will be taking part in the Arizona City Memorial Day Parade along with the Veterans of Arizona City, this year, also joined by the Arizona City Fire District! 

RIDING IN THE PARADE:

THOSE WISHING TO ROLE THEIR VEHICLES WITH THE PARADE SHOULD START GATHERING AT 8:30 AM ON MONACO BLVD (GOLF COURSE SIDE) FACING SUNLAND GIN ROAD. PLEASE HAVE FLAGS!!!!

PARADE START TIME:

THE PARADE WILL ROLL OUT AT 9:00 AM HEADED NORTH ON SUNLAND GIN RD MAKING A LEFT ONTO WEST CONCORDIA DRIVE, (BY THE CHURCH) CONTINUE 1 BLOCK, MAKING A LEFT ONTO S LAREDO DR TO SANTA CRUZ, MAKING A LEFT AND TURNING RIGHT BY THE SHERIFF'S DEPT SUB-STATION AND BACK TO SUNLAND GIN ROAD. FROM THERE, PROCEEDING TO THE REAR PARKING LOT OF THE ARIZONA CITY FIRE DISTRICT.

CEREMONY:

A SALUTE TO OUR FLAG, RECITING OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND A MEMORIAL PRAYER BY OUR PASTOR AND CHAPLAIN, PASTOR DAVE LYNCH (VETERANS OF ARIZONA CITY.

CAR SHOW AND TROPHY PRESENTATIONS:

THE FINAL EVENT WILL BE PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES TO THE WINNERS OF THE CAR SHOW. WE KNOW THE WEATHER WILL START HEATING UP BY THAT TIME. WE ANTICIPATE BEING COMPLETELY DONE BY 10:00 AM AND EVERYONE ON THEIR WAY HOME TO ENJOY MEMORIAL DAY IN THEIR TRADITIONAL WAYS, KNOWING THEY'VE TAKEN TIME OUT TO REMEMBER OUR LOST HEROES!

NOTE: This event has an additional purpose this year! Helping the Arizona City Fire District with the Annual Summer Water Safety Days. Anyone able, can either enter their car, motorcycle or truck to compete for trophies for $20, proceeds going to the program. Or, cases of water can be brought to the show to help with the tremendous need for the program. Cash donations will also be accepted.