By Adrienne Brown-Reasner
West Michigan Tourist Association
This year the Village of Mackinaw City and Greater Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce have a special guest of honor, an Afghanistan Vet, to spotlight in the 31st Annual Corvette Crossroads ‘Vette Parade Across the Mighty Mac. His name is Travis Snyder, a Marine, and he will be completing the final leg of a 300-mile hike from Holland to Mackinaw City, an effort he coordinated to bring awareness to Veteran Suicide and Mental Health.
Although Snyder does not officially arrive at his destination in Mackinaw City until Sunday, a Chamber Ambassador volunteer will transport him from the neighboring community of Pellston to participate in the parade and drive him back afterward to complete the last 22 miles of his hike. Organizers are excited about the partnership and believe the Corvette Crossroads ‘Vette Parade is the perfect opportunity to support Mr. Snyder and help spread the word about his important cause of bringing awareness to a sensitive issue.
Parade staging begins at Odawa Casino (1080 S. Nicolet St., Mackinaw City) on Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. Spectators can enjoy the show and cheer on the ‘Vettes (and Vets)’ at 7 p.m. along the parade route- South Huron Ave. to Central Avenue, right on Nicolet to the Mackinac Bridge.
