In honor of the sacrifices made by the courageous men and women who have served in the armed forces, Veterans Week will provide an opportunity for our community to come together and express our heartfelt gratitude. Thank you to Representative Salzman, who sponsored HB 485 that was signed into law to make Veterans Week an official celebratory week in the state of Florida.
Our week-long celebration will include the following activities plus more:
Music in the Park: On November 4th, 2:00 pm, join us at Veterans Memorial Park – Downtown Bayfront Drive. Our “Week-in-the-Park” kicks off with music in the park featuring Josh Davis and Blackbird Anthem in collaboration with Defenders of Freedom and Foo Foo Fest!
Inaugural Veterans Week Kickball Tournament: On November 5th, 9:00 am, we will host our first Kickball Tournament at the fields at the Gulf Breeze Community Center to celebrate community, military branches, and of course plenty of competition. Families are invited as there will be vendors, food vendors, and kid’s activities. Register your team of 8 for only $200. Registration is open until all spaces are filled.
UWF Veterans Day Observance – GI’s of Comedy: On November 8th, 11 am. The UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center invites you to attend the Veterans Day Observance Ceremony. Special guests will be the Veterans of Comedy!
Laughter is Good for the Soul – An Evening in the Park: On Friday, November 10 at 5:30 pm. Now more than ever, we can all use a good laugh. Laughter brings diverse groups of people together. This show will contain adult content, so leave the kids at home. GI’s of Comedy. Purchase Tickets in Advance. Active duty are FREE with ID.
Veterans Day Ceremony: On Saturday, November 11 at Veterans Memorial Park. Exhibits, musical entertainment, and food trucks begin at 09:00. Ceremony begins at 10:45. Keynote Speaker Hon. Gary Bergosh
Veterans Day Parade: On Saturday, November 11. Parade starts at 10:00. It begins at the corner of Spring & Main and ends at Veterans Memorial Park at 10:30. Register your float at www.gcvacflalms.org
Veterans Memorial Park Foundation Dinner & Concert Fundraiser: On Saturday, November 11, 5:00 pm. This evening event will include the Presentation of Colors by the USMC Color Guard, dinner, a silent and live auction, then capping off a fantastic evening with a celebrity concert by Mac McAnally, the guitarist in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. Doors open for cocktail reception at 5:00, Tickets $150. Smart Casual attire
Please check VeteransWeekUS.com for other events