Benson Veterans Day Celebration Set For Nov. 7

BENSON — Benson will honor area veterans Saturday, Nov. 7 with a day of activities including a 5K run, parade, ceremony, barbecue lunch and car show.

Events begin at 7:30 a.m. with check-in for the Run for the Brave 5K at Benson Parks and Recreation. The race begins at 9 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony at 10:30 a.m.

The Veterans Day Parade will step off along Main Street at 11 a.m. and will include the Dunn Sudan Clowns and Johnston County Sudan Shriners Animated Animals.

A Veterans Day program will follow at 12:15 p.m. in The Grove at 400 E. Main St.

Lunch will be served after the program as part of an N.C. Whole Hog BBQ Cook-Off. Plates will be $10 each and free for veterans.

A children’s zone with bounce houses will also be set up in The Grove.

A car and motorcycle show is planned as part of the celebration, with dash plaques available for the first 100 vehicles.

Organizers encourage those attending the parade and program to bring lawn chairs.