Veterans Day in the United States is a federal and state holiday, celebrated on November 11th, to thank and honor the nation's military veterans for their service, contributions and sacrifices.
United States veterans, members of the U.S. armed forces and their families are admitted free-of-charge annually on Veterans Day to most public lands managed by the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture. A few highlighted Veterans Day events in the Southeast include:
Veterans Day Ceremonies and Destinations in Virginia
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Various Dates and Locations Throughout Virginia
Virginia, the home of America's birthplace and an impressive number of other historic sites, battlefields and military memorials, is one of the top destinations for honoring our nation's veterans on Veterans Day and throughout the year. Find out about Veterans Day services and commemorations as well as some of the patriotic memorials to be visited during a Veterans Day trip to Virginia. Additional Information: Veterans Day in Virginia
Virginia, the home of America's birthplace and an impressive number of other historic sites, battlefields and military memorials, is one of the top destinations for honoring our nation's veterans on Veterans Day and throughout the year. Find out about Veterans Day services and commemorations as well as some of the patriotic memorials to be visited during a Veterans Day trip to Virginia. Additional Information: Veterans Day in Virginia
National Veterans Day Celebration
November 8 - 11, 2007 - Charleston, South CarolinaThe inaugural National Veterans Day Celebration honors veterans and currently enlisted military with an array of events, including USO-style shows at the historic Charleston Music Hall, a Grand Finale at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park, parades and more at various locations throughout the Charleston area. Hotel packages are available for those traveling to historic Charleston for the weekend. Additional Information: The National Veterans Day Celebration Web Site
Annual Veterans Day Parade in Atlanta
November 11, 2007 - Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 26th Annual Veteran's Day Parade inaugurates a new route this year along Peachtree Street, through downtown Atlanta and on to Centennial Olympic Park. The parade, which honors those who served, fought, died, and are still missing in action in defense of freedom, begins at the usual starting time of 11:11 a.m. A Veterans Ball will be held in the evening. Additional Information: The GA Veterans Day Parade Association of Atlanta Web Site
North Carolina Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
November 10, 2007 - Raleigh, North CarolinaDowntown Raleigh honors veterans with a Saturday morning parade, beginning at 9 a.m., followed by a formal ceremony at the Capitol at 11 a.m. Additional Information: North Carolina Veterans Day Parade Committee Web Site
National Veterans Day in Birmingham
November 11 - 12, 2007 - Birmingham, AlabamaNational Veterans Day in Birmingham, one of the nation's oldest and largest Veterans Day celebrations, salutes past and present members of the United States armed services, including active, reserve, and National Guard forces. Annual events include receptions, ROTC and JROTC Drill and Color Guard Competitions, a Memorial Service, National Veterans Day Parade and more. Additional Information: National Veterans Day in Birmingham Web Site
Gatlinburg Veterans Day Celebration
November 11, 2007 - Gatlinburg, TennesseeThe City of Gatlinburg hosts its annual Veterans Day Celebration at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza downtown with musical tributes, spoken salutations and an American Eagle appearance. Additional Information: City of Gatlinburg Department of Tourism Web Site
Selected Veterans Day Regional Sites for 2007
Various Dates and LocationsThe Veterans Day National Committee recognizes a selection of Veterans Day observances each year that represent fitting tributes to America's heroes. Find out about several Veterans Day Regional Sites in the Southeast, included on the list of selected observances throughout the nations for 2007. Additional Information: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Web Site
