全国退伍军人游行今日在华盛顿登场：清崎任大元帅，150多个方阵走宪法大道
第四届全国退伍军人游行（National Veterans Parade）今日（11月8日，周日）在美国首都华盛顿的宪法大道（Constitution Avenue）举行。主办方全国退伍军人游行基金会公布，开幕仪式于上午11时30分开始，游行队伍中午12时从国家档案馆前出发，沿宪法大道向白宫方向行进，免费向公众开放。
本届游行大元帅由罗伯特·清崎（Robert Kiyosaki）担任。清崎曾以海军陆战队直升机飞行员身份参加越战，也是畅销理财书《富爸爸穷爸爸》的作者。据联邦众议员 Jim Baird 办公室发布的消息，本届游行预计有150多个方阵参加，包括军乐队、现役军人仪仗与表演单位、历史军用车辆和花车；越战时期武装卡车「Brutus」的复制车也将随队走过宪法大道，纪念当年护卫补给车队的士兵。主办方公布的本届主题为「因为有退伍军人，我们的国家正在庆祝250周年」。
游行同日上午8时先举行配套的 NVP 5K 跑步活动，在宪法大道与第7街西北角的国家档案馆附近起跑并沿游行路线往返。主办方提醒，游行区域周边道路自凌晨4时起陆续封闭、预计持续至傍晚6时，驾车前往的观众停车位非常有限，建议乘坐地铁绿线或黄线到档案馆—海军纪念碑—宾州街区站下车步行前往。
全国退伍军人游行基金会是501(c)(3)非营利机构，主办方表示游行不接受联邦经费、全部靠企业与私人赞助和捐款办成。每年11月11日退伍军人日前后，全美各地都会举行纪念活动，全国退伍军人日纪念仪式将于11月11日在阿灵顿国家公墓举行。（来源：全国退伍军人游行基金会）
National Veterans Parade Steps Off in Washington Today: Kiyosaki Grand Marshal, 150-Plus Units on Constitution Avenue
The 4th annual National Veterans Parade steps off today, Sunday, November 8, on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. The National Veterans Parade Foundation said opening ceremonies begin at 11:30 a.m., with the parade itself stepping off at noon in front of the National Archives and proceeding along Constitution Avenue toward the White House. Admission is free.
This year's grand marshal is Robert Kiyosaki, who served as a Marine Corps helicopter pilot in Vietnam and is the author of the bestselling personal-finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad. According to a release from U.S. Representative Jim Baird's office, more than 150 units are expected to march, including marching bands, active-duty ceremonial and performing units, historic military vehicles and floats. A replica of the Vietnam-era gun truck Brutus will also roll down Constitution Avenue, honoring the soldiers who defended supply convoys during the war. The announced theme is “Because of Our Veterans — Our Nation Is Celebrating 250 Years.”
The day begins at 8 a.m. with the NVP 5K run and walk, starting and finishing near the National Archives at Constitution Avenue and 7th Street NW along the parade route. Organizers said street closures around the parade area begin as early as 4 a.m. and run until about 6 p.m., street parking is very limited, and spectators are encouraged to take Metro's Green or Yellow lines to Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter station.
The National Veterans Parade Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, said the parade receives no federal funding and is produced entirely through sponsors, private donations and volunteers. The national Veterans Day observance will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11. (Source: National Veterans Parade Foundation)
来源：全国退伍军人游行基金会
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