Medal of Honor Recipient COL Paris Davis (ret.) Serves as the Grand Marshall of the 91st Hollywood Christmas Parade

Colonel Paris D. Davis, Grand Marshal of the 2023 Hollywood Christmas Parade, rode in the parade with his family.

USARA members and Chapter 78 members, along with COL Davis, posed for a photo with recording artist Paula Abdul on the red carpet.

USARA members and Chapter 78 members, along with COL Davis, posed for a photo with recording artist Paula Abdul on the red carpet.

The US Army Ranger Association President's Award being presented to Joey Gatton, USARA Deputy Regional Commander, on the red carpet for his years of service with the USARA.

COL Davis shakes hands with Joey Gatton in recognition of his receipt of the US Army Ranger Association President's Award.

SGM KC Yee, C Company 1/19th SFG, attended with his wife and daughter.

For the first time in history, an American War hero, Colonel Paris D. Davis, served as the Grand Marshal of the 91st Anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots.

Members of the US Army Ranger Association (USARA) were joined for the first time by members of SFA Chapter 78, Rick Carter and Ramon Rodriguez, to march in the parade following the car which carried COL Davis. Included in the evening’s festivities was a presentation of the US Army Ranger Association President’s Award to Joey Gatton on the red carpet for his years of service with the USARA.

The USARA is currently working to put together a Ranger and NFL Flag Football game in 2024 and any Special Forces Association members are invited. More info to come, but if interested email Joey Gatton, USARA Deputy Regional Commander at joeyg@able.org.