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Montgomery, Ala. — Celebrate Veteran’s Day in Alabama with 20 events, parades and tributes that will take place across the state. Families can watch the renowned Veterans Day parade in downtown Birmingham — the largest and oldest celebration of its kind. Parade watchers in Anniston can see and touch military vehicles and equipment on display at the city’s Annual Veterans Day Parade. Visitors can climb aboard a WWII Battleship, the USS Alabama in Mobile and enjoy a free Pops concert at Battleship Memorial Park. The tourism department compiled the following list of events that honors all military veterans.
Shelby County Veterans Day Ceremony & Tribute— Nov 6 Columbiana— free The event honors the nation’s veterans with a ceremony on the Shelby County Courthouse lawn. 205.669.9075, www.shelbycountychamber.com.
Athens Veterans Day Parade and Celebration — November 5 & 11 Athens – downtown and VFW Lodge— free The parade begins at Athens High School and will wind through the downtown streets on November 5 at 11 a.m. Following the parade the Disabled American Veterans will host a chicken stew meal at the DAV Building on Airport Road. Contact: 256.374.2072, 256.374.2073. The VFW Lodge on Elm Street in Athens will hold a Veterans Day Celebration on November 11 at 11 a.m. Contact: 256.771.7578.
Fairhope Veterans Day Parade– November 7 Downtown Fairhope— free The parade begins and ends at Fairhope Civic Center and winds through downtown, featuring the Fairhope High School Band, the Veteran of the Year, and various veteran’s organizations. The parade starts at 10 a.m. For more information: 251.928.3292
Alexander City Veterans Day Service — November 7 Veteran’s Memorial Park— free Join the Mayor and city leaders to pay respect to Alabama veterans of the Confederacy, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. 2-3 p.m. Contact: 256.234.3461, www.alexcityonline.com.
Enterprise Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony— Nov. 10 Enterprise— free The annual parade highlights the sacrifices of our troops. The theme for 2011 is the Korean War. Parade held in Downtown Enterprise on Main Street, followed by the Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Enterprise Civic Center. Parade 5 p.m., ceremony 6 p.m. For more information contact Tara Leigh Emmett, 334.348.2603, www.visitenterprise.com.
National Veteran’s Day Parade— November 11 Downtown Birmingham— free Enjoy the largest and oldest celebration of its kind in the U.S. More than 5,000 participants, 15 bands and 50 floats will join in the Veteran’s Day celebration. 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information call 205.325.1432.
Decatur’s Veterans Day Parade and Celebration — Nov. 11 Downtown Decatur – free The parade begins at 2nd Avenue and will wind through the downtown streets at 7:30 a.m. The celebration ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the Morgan County Courthouse. For more information contact Theresa Groves, grovesrt@charter.net.
2nd Annual River Region Veterans Day Parade— Nov. 11 Downtown Montgomery— free The celebration begins at 10 a.m. on the front steps of the State Capitol with a short program and a concert by the Capitol Sounds Concert Band and Chorus. For more information: www.visitingmontgomery.com.
Veteran's Day Parade— Nov. 11 Monroeville— free parade, cost for meal The parade downtown Monroeville will be followed by a luncheon for Veteran's at First United Methodist Church. For more information contact Debbie Lee, 251.575.2296. www.monroecountyal.com
Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony— Nov 11 Andalusia— free A parade begins at 9 a.m. followed by a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. For more information call 334.222.2030.
Anniston Annual Veterans Day Parade — November 11 Downtown Anniston— free The tri-county parade honors those serving and those who served in all armed forces. Visitors can see a variety of military vehicles and equipment for the U.S. Department of Defense. 2 p.m. For more information contact: 256.236.0996, www.spiritofanniston.org.
Ardmore Veterans Day Program and Chicken Stew — November 11 Annex Building on Main Street— free The Ardmore Veterans Organization will honor veterans with a ceremony on Main Street followed by free chicken stew. 11 a.m. For more information call 256.232.5411, 256.423.7588.
Huntsville Veterans Day Parade — November 11 Downtown beginning on Clinton Avenue— free Huntsville celebrates Veterans Day with a parade at 11 a.m. A flag at the corner of Williams and Lowe Avenues will be raised to full mast followed by taps and a three-volley rifle salute. Contact: 256.533.4848.
Linden’s Veterans Day Parade— Nov 11 Linden— free Linden honors it local veterans with a parade. For more information: 334.295.5051, www.lindenalabama.net.
Mobile Bay Area Veterans Day Celebration — November 11 USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park— admission charged A Freedom Celebration with a parade of flags by local 4th grade school children starts at 3 p.m. Patriot and Veteran of the Year recognition and presentation of America’s Junior Miss. For more information: 251.433.2703, www.ussalabama.com.
Tuscumbia Veterans Day Parade —November 11 Main Street— free Families can enjoy a parade down Main Street in Tuscumbia to honor all active and veteran military members. Activities begin at 10 a.m. Program follows at the Circle of Valor Memorial on the Colbert County Courthouse lawn. Contact: 800.344.0783, www.colbertcountytourism.org.
Union Springs Veterans Day Ceremony — November 11 Courthouse Square— free Music, a special guest speaker and a roll call of veterans highlight this event honoring veterans in downtown Union Springs at 11 a.m. Contact: 334.738.8687.
Wetumpka Veterans Day Observance- November 11 Pine View Memorial Gardens— free The observance is hosted by members of Smith-Leonard VFW Post 4572, its Ladies Auxiliary and Chapter 263 of the Korean War Veterans Association. 11 a.m.
The public is welcome to the tribute that features Montgomery organist Kelley Garrett, Auburn University Chorus and area musicians and performers. All active military and veterans will be honored at a reception to follow. 7 p.m.
Contact: Edith Parten 334.242.4537
edith.parten@tourism.alabama.gov ### |
