Veterans Day pinning ceremony will be held in CH2

VETERANS DAY

Events from LW to Costa Mesa will honor those who served

This Saturday, Nov. 11, people across the nation will come together to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Ceremonies in and around Seal Beach will celebrate these brave men and women. This list includes places near and far to reflect on the privilege, service and sacrifice of veterans.

Pinning Ceremony in Clubhouse 2

The American Legion Post 327 in Leisure World will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Nov. 11 from 9:30-11 a.m. in Clubhouse 2.

Last year, the Legion had a special guest, Yvonne Smith with Traditions Health, “pin” many veterans in a special ceremony to show appreciation for their sacrifices. Not all veterans were able to attend that ceremony. Smith will return this year for another pinning. Veterans who didn’t attend last year are encouraged to come down to Clubhouse 2 to get pinned. For more information, contact Robann Arshat at 562-431-6586, ext. 317.

Veterans Day Ceremony in Eisenhower Park A ceremony will be held on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. on the west side of Eisenhower Park, 901 Ocean Ave., Seal Beach. The event is hosted by the Seal Beach Lions Club and Grace Community Church.

Speakers will include Sen. Janet Nguyen, Seal Beach Mayor Thomas Moore, two Navy veterans and one Army veteran.

World-renowned tenor Chad Berlinghieri will sing the National Anthem and other patriotic songs with the Grace Community Church choir. The Southeast County Young Marines will post colors. A trumpeter will play “Taps.”

Plenty of seating will be available, including 200 chairs.

Heroes Hall in Costa Mesa

Heroes Hall Museum and Education Center at the OC Fairgrounds will hold its annual Veterans Day celebration from 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 11. The event will include a post-9/11 veteran pinning ceremony and the unveiling of a new plaque honoring fallen heroes and veterans who served after 9/11. Admission and parking are free.

During this family-friendly event, people can enjoy performances by the All-American Boys Chorus, resources from veteran service organization booths, free food and beverages courtesy of the Orange County Employees Association. People can also decorate dog tags at the event and write postcards to U.S. troops. Post-9/11 veterans interested in being honored at the ceremony should RSVP at bit.ly/3LTIACb. For more information, contact the Heroes Hall Museum at 714-708-1613.

Huntington Beach Pier Plaza Ceremony and Car Show

The City of Huntington Beach will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony and car show at the Pier Plaza, 325 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach. The car show runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and benefits U.S. combat wounded veterans. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m.

The event will be hosted by the American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133 on Nov. 11. The event honors and acknowledges the valor, dedication and heroism of veterans.

City of Long Beach Family-Friendly Community Event

The City of Long Beach will celebrate Veterans Day with a free, family friendly festival on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach.

The celebration will feature a welcome ceremony with local elected officials and community leaders, a veterans recognition ceremony and a veterans and community resources fair. The celebration will inclue live music, a kid zone, food trucks, a giant inflatable obstacle course, flyovers with historic aircraft throughout the day, and community showcases.

The All-American Boys Chorus will perform at Heroes Hall in Costa Mesa.