Veterans Day 2021: Where to find an event to honor the military in South Florida
Veterans Day is Nov. 11. South Florida events include readings, presentations, picnics and parades. Some events and venues ask attendees not to bring food and coolers. Also, organizers for many in-person. events request that attendees follow physical distancing and other CDC protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Broward County
Through Nov. 24
Broward County Library’s Vet’s Fest. Nov. 6-24, Broward County Library. Free online and in-person events featuring awesome authors, special Director’s Book Club discussions and presentations. Multiple locations. bit.ly/2ZniqTT
Through Nov. 14
Davie/Cooper City. Hero’s Flag Project, Nov. 9-14, Fireman’s Park, Orange Drive. View the display, presented by the Davie/Cooper City Rotary Club Foundation. Flags were purchased for display by loved ones to represent their hero. For more information about the project, email michaelhroland@gmail.com
Nov. 11
Coral Springs. Veterans Day Ceremony, 10:45–11:45 a.m., Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs. Presented by The Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs and the City of Coral Springs. bit.ly/3m8xopz
Cooper City. Veterans Day Ceremony, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Memorial Park, between City Hall and the Community Center, 9090 SW 50 Place, Cooper City. BZickar@coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, #272.
Davie. Veterans Day Ceremony, 10-11:30 a.m., Veterans Park, 5750 SW 39th St., Davie. There will be satellite parking at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds with shuttle bus service to the event.
Deerfield Beach. Honoring All Who Have Served, 10-11 a.m., Branhilda Richardson-Knowles Memorial Park, 411 SE 2nd St, Deerfield Beach. Featuring guest speakers and light refreshments. 954-480-4429.
Fort Lauderdale. American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Sandy Ninninger Statue on Riverwalk at West Las Olas Blvd., West Las Olas Blvd & Riverwalk, Fort Lauderdale. 954-326-0800. Thursday, November 11, 2021. Free.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Veterans Day Ceremony, 10 a.m., El Prado Park, 4500 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Featuring Broward Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and the Volunteer Fire Department’s Color Guard. Keynote speaker is Robert Dennis “Woody” Woodbury, a U.S. Marine Corps flight instructor in World War II and the Korean War. Woodbury is a stand-up comic and actor. Additionally, as part of the day’s events, a ceremonial wreath will be placed in the ocean, there will be patriotic music, honor guards and refreshments. 954-640-4200.
Lauderhill. Salute to Our Veterans, 4:30 p.m., Veterans Park, 7600 NW 50th St., Lauderhill.
Margate. Veteran’s Day Ceremony, 10:30 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park, 7044 NW First St., Margate. Honor military veterans for their dedicated and loyal service to the country. 954-972-6458. margatefl.com. Free.
Miramar. Veterans Day, 10–11 a.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park, 6405 Arbor Drive, Miramar. Guest speakers, Honor Guard presentation of the colors, and refreshments. 954-602-3178.
North Lauderdale. Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony, 10 a.m., North Lauderdale Veterans Memorial, Kimberly Boulevard and Rock Island Road, North Lauderdale. 954-724-7061, extension 1.
Pembroke Pines. Veterans Day Ceremony, Noon-1:30 p.m., Memorial Park, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines. Featuring a presentation of colors, musical performances and guest speakers. For more information visit ppines.com or call the Special Events office at 954-392-2116.
Plantation. Veterans Day Service, 9:30 a.m., Veteran Park, 1776 Lauderdale W. Drive., Plantation. Elected officials and local diginitaries will honor veterans. 954-452-2510.
Sunrise. Veterans Day 2021 Ceremony, Sunrise Civic Center Theatre and Art Gallery, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Special tribute to U.S. military service personnel. The ceremony will feature a three-round volley, distinguished speakers, the presentation of colors, and more. 954-746-3670. bit.ly/3Cfm1Sq
Tamarac. Veterans Day, 10:30 a.m., Veterans’ Memorial Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac. Special guest speakers and unveiling of a new veterans honor wall panel will be presented. 954-597-3620. tamarac.org/specialevents
Wilton Manors. Veterans Day Ceremony, 11 a.m., Hagen Park Community Center, Wilton Manors. Hear stories and letters home from soldiers in each of the U.S. wars, hosted by the City of Wilton Manors Leisure Services Department. bit.ly/3mdEZmF
Nov. 13
Weston. Veterans Day Family Celebration, 2-6 p.m., Bonaventure Town Center Club, 16690 Saddle Club Road, Weston. Complimentary burgers and dogs along with live music and face painting. Space limited. Reservation required. bit.ly/3GeB5lL
Nov. 14
Davie. Veterans Day Celebration, 2-5 p.m., Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie. Family-friendly event is open to the public. There will be music, games, prizes and food. Catered meals by Mission BBQ must be purchased in advance. A ceremony will honor military veterans. bit.ly/3bbfJrc
Nov. 26
Friday Night Sound Waves Outdoor concert featuring Ginetta’s Vendetta, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. The LOOP, Las Olas Oceanside Park, Fort Lauderdale Beach. In honor of National Military Month, Suntex Marinas presents Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Military members and their families are invited to sit in the Suntex Folds of Honor Zone where there will be chairs and blankets available for them. American Flags will be sold to raise funds for Folds of Honor and donations will also be accepted. Also performing: saxophonist Jesse Jones Jr.; Miles Lennox will be the special guest performer during the Music & Makers Market. bit.ly/3nD38Th
Palm Beach County
Nov. 11
Boca Raton. Veterans Day Ceremony, 9:30 a.m., Veterans Park, 9400 W. Palmetto Park Road. VFW Post 10556, Boca Raton, participation by the VFW, the Vietnam Veterans Of America, the Jewish War Veterans and local HS JROTC units, the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Civil Air Patrol.
Boca Raton. Ceremony and Concert, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton. Information expo, free lunch for veterans in uniform or presenting military ID, concert of patriotic music featuring performance by the Fort Lauderdale Highlanders, the Boca Raton Community High School NJROTC, and the Boca Raton Police and Fire Honor Guards, with a musical performance by the Boca Raton Community High School Band. 561-393-7967.
Boynton Beach. Veteran’s Day Celebration, 1 p.m., Tom Kaiser, USN, Boynton Beach Veterans Memorial Park, 411 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. Presented by The Boynton Beach Veterans and the city. 561-742-6236.
Delray Beach. Veterans Day Ceremony, 9:30-11 a.m., Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Music performances and speeches from city officials. 561-243-7010.
Greenacres. Veterans Day Tribute, 9 a.m., Greenacres City Hall, 5800 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres. 561-642-2015.
Riviera Beach. Veterans Day Tribute: 11 a.m.-noon. Bicentennial Park at Marina Village, 190 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach. Gold Star Families and first responders are honored for their sacrifice and service. 561-844-3408. rbcra.com. Free.
Wellington. Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, 8:15 a.m., Wellington Village Hall,12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. The parade begins at Wellington Village Hall, and ends at Wellington Veterans Memorial, at the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard. Wellington and the American Legion Post 390 – Wellington will be honoring all current and former members of the armed forces. wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com
West Palm Beach. Art of the BraveHeARTS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. This program began in 2018 to promote the rehabilitation of military service veterans to help build self-esteem, nurture talent, and develop new skills. 561-832-1776. armoryart.org. Free.
West Palm Beach. Free museum admission for veterans: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Flagler Museum, One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. Veterans may experience a free self-guided tour. Guests admission tickets are available for purchase. 561-655-2833. flaglermuseum.us/visiting. Free.
West Palm Beach. Lecture — Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: A Century of Honor, 1921-2021: 2-3:30 p.m. Flagler Museum, One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. Special Veterans Day lecture marking the 100-year anniversary. Reservations required. 561-655-2833. flaglermuseum.us/tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-lecture. $20-$38.
Miami-Dade County
Nov. 11
Doral. Veterans Day Ceremony, 9 a.m., Veterans Park 10190 NE 33rd St., Doral. bit.ly/2ZlytRQ
Miami Beach. Veterans Day Celebration, 11:11 a.m., Veterans Day parade along Ocean Drive beginning at Fifth Street. Featuring veteran and military groups, marching bands and community organizations. At noon, the festivities move to Lummus Park as the All Veteran Parachute Team takes to the skies over South Beach for a demonstration. The event continues with a family picnic in Lummus Park and a wreath-laying ceremony. The program includes the Miami Beach Police and Fire Department Honor Guards’ presentation of the colors; a recital of the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem and a moment of silence in honor of our First World War Armistice Day tradition. There will also be addresses by military officials from Southern Command and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Other activities include MBPD Honor Guard’s 21-gun salute and a performance by a Taps bugler. bit.ly/3BINs68
Pinecrest. Veteran’s Day Picnic, 4-6 p.m., Veterans Wayside Park, 11111 Pinecrest Parkway, Pinecrest. Veterans and Gold Star families with an Honor Guard presentation, a pinning ceremony, a wreath ceremony, music, and a complimentary picnic lunch. bit.ly/2ZkqGDQ
Nov. 19
Miami-Dade County. Second annual Miami-Dade County’s Veterans Appreciation Day Caravan, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Seminole Boat Ramp Parking Lot, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami. Presented in recognition of National Military Appreciation Month, by the Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department through its Miami-Dade County Veterans Services Coalition, and in collaboration with AARP. bit.ly/3nq90zf
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