Corinth Veterans Day Guide: Parade, Closings and Forecast

Corinth Veterans Day plans for Wednesday, Nov. 11, include a morning parade downtown, a free lunch for veterans, and closed government offices across Alcorn County. Here is what is closed, what changes for garbage pickup, and what the weather looks like.

Corinth Veterans Day Parade and Lunch

The Corinth Veterans Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Parade director Tina Hamlin told the Daily Corinthian earlier this month that the route ends at a new spot this year because the courthouse is still under renovation.

• Line-up: 9 a.m., behind First Baptist Church
• Start: 10 a.m.
• Route: Fillmore Street, ending at Trailhead Park
• Lunch: The Corinth VFW will serve soup and sandwiches at 1 p.m. at its post. The meal is free for veterans, and the public is welcome for a small donation.

Spectators do not need to sign up. Expect slow traffic and limited parking around Fillmore Street and the church while the parade is underway. More details are in our earlier story on the Corinth Veterans Day parade.

What Is Closed on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a federal holiday and a legal holiday in Mississippi, so most government offices will be closed Wednesday.

• City of Corinth: City offices are closed, according to the city’s holiday schedule.
• Alcorn County: All county offices are closed. The Board of Supervisors approved the closing at its Nov. 2 meeting.
• Federal offices: Closed. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management lists Nov. 11 as a federal holiday.
• Mail: Post offices are closed, and there is no regular mail delivery on federal holidays.
• Banks: Many banks close on federal holidays. Check with your branch before you go.

School and business schedules vary. Parents should check their school district’s calendar, and shoppers should call ahead if they are unsure about a store’s hours.

Corinth Garbage Pickup Moves Back a Day

The city’s holiday closing changes garbage collection for the rest of the week. Under the City of Corinth’s posted holiday schedule:

• Wednesday routes will be picked up Thursday, Nov. 12.
• Thursday and Friday routes will be picked up Friday, Nov. 13.

Monday and Tuesday routes were not affected. The full list of year-end changes is in our story on Corinth garbage pickup for the holidays.

Shiloh Battlefield Bus Tour for Veterans

Shiloh National Military Park, about 20 miles north of Corinth, has a free guided bus tour set for noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday for veterans, active-duty service members and their spouses. The National Park Service said seating is limited and registration is required. Call the park at 731-689-5696 to ask whether seats remain.

Veterans Day Forecast: Mild With a Slight Chance of Showers

The weather should cooperate for the parade. The National Weather Service forecast for Corinth, updated Tuesday afternoon, calls for:

• Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Patchy fog is possible after 3 a.m.
• Veterans Day: Patchy fog before 7 a.m., then sunny with a high near 72. There is a 20% chance of showers, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain expected.
• Wednesday night: A slight chance of showers before 8 p.m., then mostly clear with a low around 45.

Drivers heading out early should watch for fog. Cooler air follows the holiday. Thursday’s high is forecast near 60, and Thursday night’s low is expected to fall to about 33.

Why Nov. 11

Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11 because the fighting in World War I stopped on that date in 1918. The day was first known as Armistice Day and was later renamed to honor veterans of all American wars.

Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management federal holiday schedule; City of Corinth holiday schedule; National Weather Service Memphis; National Park Service