Alabama NewsCenter — Can’t Miss Alabama: Show appreciation to Alabama veterans by attending ceremonies, events

By Shirley Jackson

National Veterans Day Parade – Birmingham
The nation’s oldest, longest and largest Veterans Day parade will be Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in downtown Birmingham. This year, the 75th National Veterans Day Parade is back on the north side of downtown, following the original parade route. For more information about the parade, email info@nationalveteransday.org or call 205-942-5300. The world-famous Clydesdales are a highlight at this year’s parade. The Clydesdales will also be in Hoover and Cullman through Sunday, Nov. 13.

Here are other places and events around the state where you can observe Veterans Day:

Birmingham
Nov. 10 – National Veterans Awards Dinner, 5 p.m., Sheraton Birmingham Hotel.
Nov. 11 – American Village, 10 a.m., Colonial Chapel in Montevallo.

Huntsville
Nov. 10 – Huntsville/Madison County Veterans Week Dinner, 5 p.m., Von Braun Center.
Nov. 11 – Huntsville/Madison County Veterans Day Breakfast, 9 a.m., The Roundhouse.
Nov. 11 – Veterans Day Parade, 11 a.m., Downtown Huntsville.

Mobile
Nov. 11 – Flag Raising Ceremony, 7 a.m., USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park/Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Nov. 11 – Parade, 10 a.m., Mobile Bay Area.
Nov. 11 – Honors Luncheon, noon, Fort Whiting Reception Hall.
Nov. 11 – Parade of Flags Celebration, 3 p.m., USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.
Nov. 11 – Veterans Day Concert, 6 p.m., USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.

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