Congressional Gold Medal Parade, Ceremony This Weekend

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The public is invited to join in a celebration commemorating the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service for their service during World War II. 

A Waikiki parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday with a banquet at the Hawaii Convention Center to follow. A Memorial Service at Punchbowl is set for at 9 a.m. Sunday. Gov. Neil Abercrombie will attend the banquet and ceremony.

Photo of the 442nd courtesy roberthuffstutter.

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