First, second, and third place winners will be selected from each grade division. First place winners will receive a ribbon and $100 from the City of Paducah. Second place winners will receive a ribbon and $50 from the City of Paducah. Each third place winner will receive a ribbon and a historical-themed book.
Winners will be invited to present their picture or read their essay at the Veterans Day Parade opening ceremony at 10:30 am on November 11 at the downtown gazebo. The winners also are invited to ride on a float in the parade.
The following must be on the back of each entry: student’s name, grade, name of school and teacher, and the school’s phone number or email address. The deadline to submit entries is Wednesday, October 22 by 5 pm.
Entries can be hand-delivered to the Parks Department office at 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive or mailed to the following address: Veterans Day Essay Contest P.O. Box 7265 Paducah, KY 42002-7265.
For more information about Parks Department events and activities, visit the Parks Services Department at 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive, visit the website www.paducahky.gov or call 444-8508.
