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Honor our veterans at one of these events

Veterans William Starlind and John Pratt hold flags during a Veterans Day remembrance at the historic Charlotte Jane Memorial Cemetery in historically Black West Coconut Grove in 2017.
Veterans William Starlind and John Pratt hold flags during a Veterans Day remembrance at the historic Charlotte Jane Memorial Cemetery in historically Black West Coconut Grove in 2017. sballestas@miamiherald.com

Cutler Bay Veterans Day Ceremony: Honors the brave men and women who served our country. Event includes the Homestead Air Reserve Color Guard posting of colors, the pledge of allegiance and national anthem by the Cutler Ridge Elementary Choir, a student essay reading from Cutler Bay High School, and breakfast provided by Walters Coffee Shop; 8-10 a.m., Cutler Bay Town Center, 10720 Caribbean Blvd.. 786-573-5576 or http://cutlerbay-fl.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2184/19.

Doral Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony: Parade begins at 9 a.m. at Point Aloft Hotel, 3285 NW 107th Ave., and proceeds east along Northwest 33rd Street, ending at Veterans Park, 10190 NW 33rd St. Ceremony ends at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.cityofdoral.com.

Homestead Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony: The 56th annual event begins with a ceremony at 11 a.m. at Losner Park, 104 N. Krome Ave., and the parade begins at noon along Krome Avenue and Campbell Drive. Bring a chair and watch the parade. http://bit.ly/2ypjm7Q

Pinecrest Veterans Day Ceremony: Event includes an honor guard, military veterans presentations, musical performances, and a picnic lunch; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Wayside Park, 11111 Pinecrest Parkway. Free. 305-284-0900 or www.pinecrest-fl.gov/.

Miami Beach Veterans Day Parade and Picnic: Beginning at 11:11 a.m., watch the parade, which includes school marching bands, on Ocean Drive from Fifth to 14th streets. After the parade is a demonstration from the All-Veterans Parachute Team on Ocean Drive, and a wreath-laying ceremony and picnic at noon at Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Dr. Free. 305-673-7575.

Miami Springs Veterans Day Ceremony: The unveiling and installation of the Bronze Plaque honoring PFC Bruce W. Carter. The city holds a formal ceremony at the monument starting at 10 a.m. at Miami Springs War Memorial on Curtiss Parkway. 305-805-5075.

Surfside Veterans Day Ceremony: Event includes Presentation of Colors, local scout troops and guest speakers. Mayor Daniel Dietch serves as Master of Ceremonies; 10 a.m., Veterans Park, 8791 Collins Ave. Light refreshments are provided. For more information, call 305-866-3635 or visit www.townofsurfsidefl.gov.

Veterans Day Ceremony and Family Day in the Park: The city of North Miami holds a fun day in the park honoring veterans. Enjoy music, bounce houses for the kids, family activities and a complimentary picnic-style lunch. Bring a lawn chair and blanket; 10 a.m.-noon; Griffing Park, Northeast 123rd Street and West Dixie Highway, Miami. Free. For more information, call 305-895-9840.

Warrior For Life Veterans Day Yoga Event: This event features a special yoga flow led by Judy Weaver, co-founder of Connected Warriors and a guided mindful meditation to close out the event. Mats will be available. Honors the memories of CPT Andrew M. Pedersen-Keel and LCPL Brian Eric Fifield. All proceeds are donated equally to two nonprofit organizations serving veterans and their families; 10 a.m.-noon; Museum Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The event is free to all veterans and military personnel with ID and costs a $20 minimum donation for the general public. Free for kids under 12. 305-458-1647 or www.warriorforlife.miami.

Hair Cuttery’s Veterans Day Share-A-Haircut: For every haircut purchased at a Hair Cuttery salon, one free haircut certificate is donated to a local veteran. To find a nearby salon, visit www.haircuttery.com.

This story was originally published November 10, 2017 at 3:02 PM with the headline "Honor our veterans at one of these events."

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