Veterans Day celebrated this year on Saturday, November 11, gives Americans the opportunity to honor the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day, but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime. Here are some local events planned to commemorate those who served our country.
VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE & VETRANS PARK DEDICATION
November 10 • 10am • Free
City Springs, Beyers Theatre
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs
The community is invited to attend Sandy Springs’ annual Veterans’ Day Celebration. After the tribute in Byers Theatre, attendees will be escorted across the street for the dedication ceremony to officially open the Sandy Springs Veterans Park. Immediately following the dedication of Veterans Park, the community is invited to celebrate the United States Marine Corps’ 248th birthday. This event will be held in the CityBar. More info: citysprings. com/events/veterans-day-tribute-and-park-dedication.
KENNESAW VETERANS DAY LUNCHEON
November 10 • 12pm • Free
Ben Robertson Community Center,
2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw
Kennesaw city officials and staff will honor America’s service men and women with a complimentary lunch. All veterans and active military service members are invited to attend. Registration is free; but required. More info/ registration: www.kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/ veterans-day-luncheon-3.
VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST & CEREMONY
November 11 • 10am• Free
Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell
This event will include breakfast for veterans and their families followed by an honor walk and ceremony at the Roswell Area Park Pond. Breakfast is free for veterans and their families, registration is required. Honor walk at 9am. You do not have to attend breakfast to attend the walk and ceremony. RSVP for breakfast only at www. roswellgov.com/discover-us/calendar/veterans-day breakfast-rsvp by November 10. More info: 770-594-6271.
SIX FLAGS CELEBRATES VETERANS
November 11-12 • 11am-6pm
Free for Active Military and Veterans
Celebrate and honor our nation’s heroes. Fun surprises all weekend. More info: www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia/ events.
MARIETTA VETERANS DAY PARADE
November 11 • 11am • Free
Begins near the American Legion on Gresham Ave and march up Roswell Street towards the Marietta Square and back down Lawrence Street. The patriotic parade in cludes marching bands, drill teams, floats, military vehicles and veterans’ organizations. The parade will have both Marietta and Cobb County schools represented by their bands and their JROTC units. Thirty or more parade entries are anticipated along with a display of military vehicles. More info: www.mariettaga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4256
ACWORTH VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
November 11 • 2pm • Free
Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point – Cauble Park 4425 Beach Street, Acworth
The ceremony to honor veterans is held each year at the Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point in Cauble Park. The City of Acworth would like to say thank you to those who have faithfully served their country as well as those who are now serving. More info: www.acworth.com/veterans day-ceremony.
WOODSTOCK VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
November 11 • 7pm • Free
William G. Long Senior Center
223 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock
Presented by the City of Woodstock, American Legion Post 316, the Marine Corps League Detachment 1311, and the Warrior’s Watch Riders, all are invited to join in celebrating and honoring our veterans for their patriotism and the sacrifices they have made for our country. There will be a coffee and cookie social following the ceremony. More info: woodstockga.gov.
COBB WIND SYMPHONY
VETERANS DAY CONCERT
November 12• 3pm • Free
Lassiter Concert Hall
2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta/East Cobb
Presented by the Cobb Wind Symphony, Conducted by Alfred Watkins and Assistant Conductor, Robert J. Cowles. Come and listen to your favorite patriotic tunes! More info: www.cobbwindsymphony.org.
