Jacksonville, Florida
Sierra Vista, Arizona, sits about 20 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, and is home to the Fort Huachuca Army base. While military bases are often good for boosting local businesses, management of the town’s McDonald’s realized that service members often passed by the restaurant without Read More …
Jacksonville’s annual parade to salute America’s military kicks off at 11:01 a.m. Saturday with veterans groups, marching bands and floats winding through downtown. It starts on Gator Bowl Boulevard near Daily’s Place and runs down Bay Street to the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
On this National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor and remember the local Vietnam Veterans whose names are engraved on our Veterans Memorial Wall. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you and all the brave men and women who served during this war.
Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of our country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. Veterans Day is Read More …
Several Jacksonville-area restaurants are offering free meals to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. Please note that restaurants may require proof of service to redeem offers. Another Broken Egg Cafe: Free Patriot French Toast Combo and coffee on Nov. 11. Dine-in Read More …
The Veterans Day Parade will start Thursday at 11:01 a.m. at North Jefferson and Water streets downtown. From there the parade heads east on Water to Laura Street, then north to James Weldon Johnson Park and turns left on Duval Street and then left on Read More …
Jacksonville Military Affairs & Veterans Department teamed up with the Vet Center of Jacksonville to display art made by local veterans in City Hall. All of the art presented in the atrium is part of the Vet Center’s art therapy classes. Stop by and check Read More …
The City Of Jacksonville Office of Special Events announced a new parade route for the 2020 Veterans Day Parade on November 11th at 11:00am. NEW ROUTE: Don’t miss the City of Jacksonville’s 2020 Veterans Day Parade presented by The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. Read More …
On Monday, Nov. 12, put on your red, white, and blue and head Downtown to celebrate our veteran and active-duty service members during the Veterans Day Parade. This patriotic parade will begin at 11:01 a.m. and feature more than 4,000 participants. More information.