Jun 11, 2021

Flag Day caravan to care facilities Monday

Posted Jun 11, 2021 2:31 PM

By NICK GOSNELL

Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — June 14 is Flag Day and to observe the event, Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County is sponsoring a parade. This is similar to one they did this past fall.

"We just thought, what can we do for the facilities because no one could get out," said Andrea Siefkes with Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County. "We thought a drive-by caravan parade would be a great idea."

It went so well that they are bringing back that plan for Flag Day, but it will be slightly different.

"We'll have a designated parade route to show residents and staff how much we care for them and to let the veterans know how much we appreciate them. We are going to have two different groups, because when we did it in the fall, it took at least three hours, maybe three and a half."

People will leave at 9:30 a.m. Monday from the parking lot at The Trade Center at 1600 North Lorraine.

"We're having one route that will go to Good Samaritan, Wesley Towers and Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson," Siefkes said. "The other group will hit all the other care facilities in Hutchinson."

The public is welcome to participate in the parade and those planning to caravan are asked to RSVP by calling Siefkes at 620-665-2473. Participants are urged to decorate their vehicles as they deem appropriate.