THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM VERMILION COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF LABOR AFL-CIO
VERMILION COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF LABOR AFL-CIO is proud to announce that we will once again sponsor the largest Labor Day Parade in Southern Illinois on behalf of Organized Labor.
For those planning to participate in this year’s parade, please be in you assigned area no later than 845am.
Annual Labor Day parade will Step off at 9:00 am on Monday September 4, 2023.
Parade route will start at the corner of Williams and Vermilion going South to end at the corner of Main and Vermilion.
This year’s Parade Marshall is Mrs. Terry Lynn (Moore) Crawford. Terry was born August 3, 1960 the 8th child of John and Theresa Moore in Danville. Her father worked as a Union Steward at General Motors Central foundry. She grew up in a union labor family. Many of whom worked at General Motors Central Foundry. She started an electrical apprenticeship at IBEW Local 538 in 1988 and became a Journeyman Wireman in 1993. She became a mother during her 2nd year of apprenticeship. She was the first pregnant construction worker at Eli Lily. Terry served multiple terms of Recording Secretary and became a member of the Apprenticeship Board. She was elected the First Female President of IBEW Local 538 where she served two terms. During her tenure as President, she also assisted with negotiating 2 contracts. Terry retired in 2021 after working 32 years at the trade. She volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and loves being a NAN to her 6 beautiful grandchildren.
Other highlights of our parade include: Illini Jeep crew, youth organizations, beauty queens, several businesses, churches, youth groups, and return visit by Captain America.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at our Annual Event.
