Five ways to celebrate Veterans Day
VETERANS DAY
On Nov. 11, people across the country will honor the brave men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The federal holiday, formerly known as Armistice Day, began as an occasion to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in the country’s service. It falls on Nov. 11, as the major hostilities of World War I were formally ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
A 1938 Congressional Act called it “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace.”
People can celebrate and honor veterans at the following five events in and around Leisure World: 1. American Legion Post 327 Ceremony in Clubhouse 2 The American Legion Post 327 will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, in Clubhouse 2 beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding with the playing of “Taps” at 11 a.m.
The event will feature the Velvetones Ballroom Orchestra playing favorites that honor military members and families. The Naval Sea Cadets will open with the flag march. There will be a special presentation to honor exemplary members who have been extremely supportive of the Legion’s events.
2. Naples Island Garden Club Veterans Day ceremony
The Naples Islands Garden Club will pay tribute to veterans’ service with a ceremony at the historic La Bella Fontana Park on Monday, Nov. 11, at 9 a.m.
All veterans are invited to join the event, which will honor people who served in all branches of the Armed Forces. In past years, more than 50 veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan have participated. The special guest speaker will be Third District Councilmember Kristina Duggan.
People are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy coffee and doughnuts with fellow veterans and Naples residents.
3. Seal Beach Ceremony at Eisenhower Park A ceremony honoring veterans will be held on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in Eisenhower Park at Main Street and Ocean Avenue.
4. City of Huntington Beach Ceremony at Pier Plaza The City of Huntington Beach will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony, honoring veterans both past and present, on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Pier Plaza,
Sea Cadets perform a flag march at a 2023 Veterans Day event in Long Beach.
City of Long Beach 401 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. American Legion Post 133 will lead the program with a special guest speaker. For more information, call 714-536-3855.
5. City of Long Beach Veterans Recognition Ceremony
The City of Long Beach will hold a veterans recognition ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. in Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805. The event will align with Beach Streets Uptown, an event that closes major thoroughfares to cars to allow for free travel of pedestrians and non-motorized transportation.
The family-friendly event will feature food trucks, a beer garden, flyovers of historic aircraft, a bootcamp-style obstacle course, a kid zone and flu vaccinations.
This year’s veteran honorees include the Paralyzed Veterans of American California Chapter, the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association California Chapter 33-12 and select veterans being honored for their service to the country and to their communities.
Residents and veterans gather for a past Naples Island Garden Club Veterans Day ceremony.
