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The VA Medical Center opened in Batavia on April 30, 1934. Today, with a parade and a formal program at the facility, the center will celebrate 75 years of service to area veterans.

The parade begins at the gate property, 222 Richmond Ave., at 1:30 p.m. with the formal program will follow, emceed by Assemblyman Steve Hawley and  with a keynote address by William F. Feeley, director of the VA for WNY.

The celebration will include a fly-over, military displays on the lawn, band concerts and historical displays in the Building 4 recreation hall and patio area.  Free parking will be available at Batavia Downs on Park Road with shuttles beginning at noon.  Redfield Parkway and Richmond Avenue will be closed during the parade.