THE HISTORIC TRUST WELCOMES GESA CREDIT UNION AS NEW PARTNER FOR LOUGH LEGACY VETERANS PARADE (Photo) - 09/01/26
Honoring and supporting veterans is a natural match for these community-oriented organizations.
Vancouver, WA -- The Historic Trust is proud to announce the 38th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade presented by Gesa Credit Union. The Trust is excited to continue this community tradition of celebrating and honoring all veterans, in this special year of America 250, alongside Vancouver’s newest credit union, Gesa Credit Union.
"Veterans are one of five local hero groups our members support through the Local Heroes Grant Program, which has grown to give more than $2.2 million in grants since 2021, including over $650,000 for Veterans organizations,” says Amber Merrill, Community Relations Manager at Gesa Credit Union. “We opened our first Vancouver branch in April, and presenting the Lough Legacy Veterans Parade is one way we can show up in this community. We hope our neighbors will find us at the Gesa booth on Veterans Day."
"We are so happy to welcome Gesa Credit Union to Vancouver and look forward to working together as partners to honor and support our community's veterans,” says Temple Lentz, President and CEO of The Historic Trust. “In November, we will be wrapping up a year of celebrating America's 250th birthday. And it's heartening to know that as Vancouver grows and changes, our core values—including honoring those who serve and welcoming new neighbors—continue to lead the way. If you haven't attended this fun, accessible parade on the historic site, 2026 is a wonderful year to check it out."
If you would like to participate in this year’s parade, The Historic Trust is now accepting applications. You can find the applications on The Historic Trust’s website at: https://www.thehistorictrust.org/lough-legacy-veterans-parade/ or by calling 360-992-1800. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 30, 2026. The parade will take place, rain or shine, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00am at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The parade route begins at the east end of Officers Row at East Reserve Street and Evergreen Boulevard, winds through the Fort Vancouver National Site, and concludes on 5th Street near Pearson Air Museum. The event will be broadcast live on CVTV for those unable to attend in person.
Happening alongside the parade is the Veterans Day Open House hosted by Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC). The Open House will be held at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E 5th St., Vancouver, WA 98661, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Local employers and organizations who support veterans will be on hand to connect with fellow veterans and community members. Learn more at: https://cmac11.com/cmac-events/veterans-day-open-house/
The Historic Trust is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a vibrant community that preserves and celebrates its rich history while shaping its legacy for the future. The mission of The Historic Trust is to inspire civic pride and economic vitality through education, preservation, and celebration of our community’s history. For more information about The Historic Trust, visit https://www.thehistorictrust.org/ or call 360-992-1800.
Gesa Credit Union is one of Washington's largest credit unions, with $6.8 billion in assets, and is more than 322,000 members strong. Gesa is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and is a full-service financial institution that offers a complete array of consumer, mortgage, and business products and services. Headquartered in Richland, Washington, Gesa operates 46 branches, loan centers, full-service student-operated campus branches at Washington State University, and 25 student-operated high school branches across Washington state. The Gesa Community Foundation, established in 2022, further supports Gesa's ongoing commitment to local communities and charitable giving, which includes support for schools, Local Heroes groups, and community organizations through its Affinity Debit Card Program, as well as through its annual youth scholarships, and free financial and educational resources available to members and the general public. For more information, visit gesa.com.
