With Veterans Day on Monday, communities across South Florida are paying tribute to those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Here is a sampling of Veterans Day events in South Florida:
Cutler Bay Veterans Day Breakfast: Those who have served or are currently serving in our armed forces are welcome; 9am November 11; Cutler Bay City Hall, 10720 Caribbean Blvd., Cutler Bay. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, contact Maria Herrera-Mendoza at mherrera-mendoza@cutlerbay-fl.gov or call 786-459-7389.
Doral Veterans Day Ceremony: Remembering and honoring the men and women who have served and are serving our country; 9am November 11; Veterans Park, 10190 NW 33 St., Doral. Free. 305-593-6600.
City of Miami Beach Veterans Day Parade and Celebration: Featuring veterans and military groups, marching bands and an F-16 flyover, beginning at 11:11 a.m. Nov. 11, along Ocean Drive and Fifth Street. Celebration also marks the opening of a free, three-month outdoor exhibition, “Boot Camp in Paradise: World War II in Miami Beach.” Free. 305-673-7575.
Veterans Day Celebration in the City of Homestead: The South Florida Youth Symphony will present a moving musical tribute, with additional performances by the US Air Force Reserve Band and other local groups. Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in attendance and serving beer and wine as part of a fundraising campaign in support of their charitable initiatives. As a grand finale, Homestead’s first-ever drone show will light up the night sky; 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM November 10; Losner Park, 104 N. Krome Ave, Homestead. Free. RSVP for the event at www.homesteadfl.gov/events. For more information, email parkevents@homesteadfl.gov or call 305-224-4570.
Veterans Day Concert on the Merrick House Lawn: Bring a blanket and picnic basket and enjoy an afternoon of patriotic marches, ragtime tunes, and jazz selections; 1:00 PM November 10; Merrick House, 907 Coral Way, Coral Gables. Free. 305-460-5093.
Sunny Isles Beach Veterans Day Celebration: Honors our military veterans and recognizes the 2024 additions to the Veterans Wall; 10am November 11; Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Free. 305-792-1706.
City of Surfside Veterans Day Ceremony: A commemorative event honoring the brave men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Light refreshments provided; 10am November 11; Veterans Park, 8750 Collins Ave., Surfside. Free. 305-866-3635.
Broward County
Veterans Day celebration in the city of North Lauderdale: Featuring veteran recognition, musical and video tributes, lectures and keynote addresses by U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick and Florida State Senator Rosalind Osgood; 9:45 am November 11; Teen/Recreation Center, behind North Lauderdale City Hall, 701 SW 71st Ave., North Lauderdale. Doors open at 9:15am with a free continental breakfast for everyone. For information, call Parks and Recreation at 954-724-7061, option 1.
Coconut Creek Veterans Day Ceremony: Dignitaries, guest speakers, the Coconut Creek Police Department honor guard and Monarch High Jr. ROTC will pay tribute to the men and women who made our freedom possible; 11am November 11; Veterans Park, 3550 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek. Free. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place at the Recreation Complex at 4455 Sol Press Blvd. For information, call 954-545-6600.
Coral Springs Veterans Day Ceremony: Vice Adm. Douglas M. Schofield, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard, Seventh District and director of the Homeland Security Task Force in Miami, is the guest speaker; 10:30am – 12pm November 11; Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs. Free. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. 954-345-2200.
Margate Veterans Day Ceremony: Honoring and saluting the men and women who fought for our country’s freedom. Light refreshments provided; 10:30 am November 11; Veterans Memorial Park, 7044 NW First St., Margate. Free.
Parkland Veterans Day Ceremony: Honoring those who served our nation; 11am November 11; Veterans Park, 6620 N. University Dr., Parkland. Free. 954-757-4107.
Tamarac Veterans Day Ceremony: Includes a presentation of colors by the Tamarac Fire Rescue Honor Guard. Chantal Deshaies sings the national anthem, followed by short comments from dignitaries. In addition, Lieutenant Commander Adonica M. Johnson will deliver a keynote speech; 10:30 a.m. November 11; Veterans’ Memorial Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac. Free. 954-597-3620.
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