November 11th is Veteran’s Day 2015! What’s Going On In South Florida?
Veterans Day is a day celebrating and honoring anyone who has served in the United States military. The notable holiday’s origin began as a day to memorize the end of World War I and those who served in it. At the time the day was known as Armistice Day and it was then declared a holiday by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. It did not become known as Veteran’s Day until 1954.
If you are a veteran, current member of the military or have a loved one that has served in the United States Military make sure to find an event happening near you. Here are some of the celebrations happening in the area:
BOYNTON BEACH VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION: Wednesday, 10 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 411 N. Federal Highway. Contact 561-276-1796 for more information.
DELRAY BEACH VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AND PARADE: Wednesday, 9 a.m., Veterans Park, 802 NE First St. Parade along Atlantic Avenue from park to Old School Square. Contact 561-243-7190 for more information.
LAKE WORTH VETERANS DAY PARADE: Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The parade starts in downtown Lake Worth, with a ceremony to follow at the Cultural Plaza. Contact 561-533-7363 for more information.
PALM BEACH GARDENS VETERANS DAY CEREMONY: Wednesday, 11 a.m., Veterans Plaza, 10500 N Military Trail. Palm Beach Gardens High School’s Pizzazz Chorus will provide the live music for the Palm Beach Gardens Veteran’s Day Ceremony.
ROYAL PALM BEACH VETERANS DAY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: Wednesday, 6 p.m., Veterans Park Amphitheater, Royal Palm Beach Boulevard. For more information about the Royal Palm Beach Veteran’s Day Ceremony contact 561-790-5149.
VETERANS DAY CONCERT: Wednesday, 7 pm. Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, Fl. The Florida Wind Symphony will provide the music for the Veteran’s Day Concert in Boca Raton.
WEST PALM BEACH VETERANS DAY PARADE: Sunday, 2 p.m., on Clematis Street.
WELLINGTON VETERANS DAY PARADE: Wednesday, 8:15 a.m., Village Hall, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd. Parade begins at 8:15 a.m. Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial, Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards.
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