The Ralph Lehr VFW Post 6246 will play host to a Loyalty Day block party with food, vendors, kids’ activities and entertainment from 2 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, April 29 at 645 S. 9th St., Noblesville. The street will be blocked from Vine to Walnut.
While Loyalty Day is on May 1, the VFW is making the weekend before an event with bands, activities and a chance to learn about the history and importance of Loyalty Day.
In 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower gave his approval of a House Resolution annually recognizing May 1 as Loyalty Day and a “special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States of America and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.”
Loyalty Day has been recognized with an official proclamation every year by every president since its inception as a legal holiday in 1958.
According to VFW Auxiliary President and Canteen Manager Linda Behrends, while the VFW has held Loyalty Day parades in year past, they opted for an all-day event at the Post this year.
Activities for children will include bounce houses, a football toss, and more.
The music lineup includes Craig Thurston from 2 to 4 p.m., Fast Cadillac from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Tone Lab Society from 7 to 10 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
Is the Club employee now doing the Commander’s duty? VFW Auxiliary President and Canteen Manager Linda Behrends