Sunday marks Veterans Day, which honors all American Veterans (living and dead). It's a great opportunity to give (even more) thanks and to make sure vets know that we appreciate the sacrifices they’ve made for our country.
The holiday started off as “Armistice Day,” which is still celebrated, also on 11/11. Armistice Day commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany, ending WWI. This armistice stopped fighting on the western front, and took effect at eleven o’clock in the morning – “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918. Some people think that 11/11 is a lucky number, (remember how last year everyone was saying to make a wish on 11/11/11?) and we think the fact that the Great War ended on this day is the ultimate proof! Here are some events happening this weekend – from California to New York City – that celebrate our troops.
The GI Film Festival (GIFF), a 501 c(3) non-profit organization, is the first film festival in the nation to exclusively celebrate the successes and sacrifices of the American military through the medium of film. Screenings are Friday 11/9 and Saturday 11/10.
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November 11, 2012, 11 a.m. Across the Potomac from Washington at the west end of the Memorial Bridge, Arlington, Virginia. (703) 607-8000 This is the national Veterans day service with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Seating in the amphitheater is limited, so visitors should plan to arrive at least a half hour before the ceremony.
November 10, 2012. Patriot Center at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. Legendary rock bands Chicago and Kansas perform a tribute concert that honors our veterans and Armed Forces while benefiting various organizations that serve and support our veterans, active duty military service members, wounded warriors and their families throughout the country. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com. A Veterans Career Hiring Event will be held from 9am – 3pm in conjunction with the event. For more information, visit www.affhiringevents.com.
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November 11, 2012: Veterans Day Ceremony - Ceremony honoring those who have served in times of peace as well as in war. Event starts at 11 a.m. at Soldier Field, Gate O (1410 S. Museum-Campus Drive). Admission is free.
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The parade will take place on Sunday, November 11, 2012 beginning at 11:25 a.m. and lasting until approximately 3:30 p.m. The parade travels along Fifth Avenue from 26th Street north to 56th Street.
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Please Note: If your city isn't listed above, you can contact your town hall to see what events they have planned. Likely they'll have information about services, parades, etc. on their website.
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