COMMANDER’S

 GREETING

Greetings my fellow Legionnaires, J.A. Garcia American Legion Family, Veterans, Community and our beloved City of Mercedes, Texas “one of the most patriotic little towns in the Nation”.   

Veterans Serving Veterans

Weekly Update Editor:

Victoria Barroso-Bocanegra

Post Historian 2022

Dear Community, 

We are 3 WEEKS away from the J.A. Garcia American Legion Post 172 Veteran’s Day Parade and Flag Raising Ceremony. This National Holiday is intended to thank all living Veterans who are serving and have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Let’s not forget that Memorial Day is to honor service members that gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving and are no longer with us. 

The ceremonies and activities are free and open to the public. 

This past weekend our American Legion Family Members had good representation at the 15th District Fall Convention hosted by the Loyal Post 37 in McAllen, TX.  

**IMPORTANT 

ANNOUNCEMENT**

*We are still accepting volunteers for the event, please contact Mr. Tony Sanchez at (956)-975-9397. *

*Anyone who would like to present a float in the parade, please scan the QR below or checkout our Facebook page “American Legion J.A Garcia Post 172”. *

*November 10th, 2022 is the DEADLINE to register floats entries*

TENTATIVE VETERAN’S DAY EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 11TH, 2022-

Patriotic Flag placement around the city @ 05:00 a.m.

Flag Raising Ceremony at @ 09:00 a.m. (at the American Legion Monument, located in front of the Mercedes City Hall)

Breakfast after Flag Raising Ceremony (Open to the Public)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH -VETERANS DAY PARADE

Parade lineup – 8:00 a.m. 

Parade starts – 10:00 a.m. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Canteen will be Open DAILY (except Wednesdays) for adult beverages and Televised Football Games!

Business Meeting – Monday, November 14th, 2022 @ 07:30 “Business Meeting Attendance Raffle Jackpot is currently at $90, YOU NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN”

Veteran’s Day Photos latest submission date – Monday, November 7th, 2022. Volunteer donations are being accepted for printing fees. 

Friday Night Fish Fry October 28th, 2022! 

*Fish Fry Fridays are back till further notice*

*Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month will be Chicken Nights*

*Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tuesday of the month will be Burger Nights*