Veterans Day celebrated this year on Tuesday, 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.
KENNESAW VETERANS DAY LUNCHEON November 7 • 12pm • Free
Ben Robertson Community Center,
2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw
The City of Kennesaw will honor America’s the service of military members past and present with a complimentary lunch. All veterans and active military service members are invited to attend. More info: www.kennesaw-ga.gov/ kennesaw-event/veterans-luncheon.
MARIETTA VETERANS DAY PARADE November 8 • 10:40am • Free
Begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and makes its way to Marietta Square, with the goal of arriving at 11:11 am. The route travels west along Roswell Street, continues north on East Park Square past Glover Park, then ends at the intersection of Cherokee Street and Lawrence Street. The patriotic parade includes 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. At Noon a ceremony will be at Glover Park with guest speakers, a gun salute and Taps. More info: www.post29marietta.org/veterans-day-parade.
SIX FLAGS CELEBRATES VETERANS
November 9-10 • 11am-6pm
Veterans and active military members receive free park admission, along with discounted tickets for friends and family, plus patriotic live entertainment to honor and celebrate those who serve our country. More info: www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia/events.
COBB WIND SYMPHONY VETERANS DAY CONCERT
November 9• 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.
VETERANS DAY HONOR WALK & CEREMONY November 11 • 8:30am• Free
Roswell City Hall, Faces of War Memorial
38 Hill Street, Roswell
This event will include an honor walk and ceremony. Honor walk at 9:15am and Ceremony at 9:30am. RSVP by November 7 at 5pm at www.roswellgov.com/discover-us/ calendar/veterans-day-rsvp More info: 770-594-6271.
VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE
November 11 • 10am • Free
City Springs, Beyers Theatre
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs
The community is invited to attend Sandy Springs’ annual Veterans’ Day Celebration. More info: citysprings.com/ veteransday.
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 • 6pm • Free
The Park at City 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: woodstock.recdesk.com/ Community/Page?pageId=26355.
