LUTCHER — St. James Parish officials will pay tribute to local heroes and veterans at the 15th Annual Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 13 at Lutcher Recreational Park.

The event begins at 4:30 p.m. with a welcome from Parish President Timmy Roussel. The guest speaker is Ray Bass, who serves as the state commander for the Department of Louisiana Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Local businesses and industries will provide food, and attendees will be entertained by performances from All 4 Family, local dance teams and choirs. A spectacular fireworks display at 6:30 p.m. will wrap up the celebration.

Police officers will be monitoring the parking lot at Lutcher Recreational Park, where parking will be reserved for elderly and handicap residents.

Parking will be available at the Lutcher Town Hall, along Louisiana Avenue in Lutcher and other nearby designated areas.