Laredo’s Wreaths Across America event set for December

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo will join the national campaign Wreaths Across America for the third year in a row this December to honor late veterans.

Lynette Mead, a strong supporter of the campaign, announced that the convoy will start from Harley Davidson at 418 Crossroads Loop at 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 14. Anyone who wants to join the convoy can meet there. The group will travel down McPherson and head to the City and Catholic Cemeteries to lay the wreaths. The ceremony will begin around 9 or 10 a.m., depending on when the trucks arrive.

This year, Wreaths Across America will also be the grand marshal for the Christmas parade happening on the same day.

“It’s a busy day, but it will be beautiful,” Mead said. “We will have the ceremony and then join the parade.”

Mead mentioned they still need wreath donations to reach their goal, saying they are just over halfway there. Each wreath costs $17, and anyone who wants to donate can visit the campaign’s website or call Mead directly at 956-701-0354. Donations must be in by the end of November because the wreaths will be picked up soon after.

To raise more funds, Mead is hosting a bowling tournament at Pla-Mor located at 2819 Bob Bullock Loop on November 24 at 3 p.m. Teams are welcome to sign up to support the cause and have a fun day. People can reach out to Mead to register.

“Kids can earn community service hours by helping lay the wreaths, and I will need everyone out there this year since I’ll have to run over to the parade,” Mead said.

The Wreaths Across America event aims to honor veterans and remind the community of their sacrifice while spreading holiday cheer.

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