Annual Veterans Event Coming Sept. 20th to Ford City Memorial Park

Operation Bandage: Heal the Wounds is an Annual Veterans Community Fest and Bike Cruise. The event is on September 20, 2025 from noon to 8 P.M. The Veteran’s Community Fest and Bike Cruise is held at the Ford City Memorial Park located at 4th Ave. and 9th Street in ford City PA.

The guest speaker for the event is retired county commissioner, Anthony G. Shea, who is also a retired Major in the U.S. Air Force.

There will be live music (5 bands), motorcycles, food trucks, 50/50 raffles and more.

You can register for the Bike Cruise by calling Duane at 724-859-5348. The cruise kicks up at 11:30 AM, starting at Ford City Memorial Park.

Operation Bandage: Heal the Wounds (OPBHTW) is dedicated to honoring and supporting our nation’s heroes—our military veterans. Based in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, we provide financial assistance for veterans, resources, and community programs for veterans’ organizations and facilities, including the Mechling–Shakely Veterans Center. Through fund-raising events, community partnerships, and volunteer efforts, we strive to heal the visible and invisible wounds of those who have served. Every dollar raised goes directly toward improving the lives of veterans in our community, ensuring comprehensive military veterans support.

More information about OPBHTW can be found at: https://operationbandageheal thewounds.org/

Contact for Vendor Registration is Katt Hefner, please call 941-306-8574.

Also the group is looking a color Guard to participate. Please call Katt if your unit can be a part of the parade.

Join us for this community fest as we ride together to support our veterans.