Parades, concerts and ceremonies will honor veterans in South Florida for Veterans Day
With Veterans Day on Monday, communities across South Florida are paying tribute to those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Here is a sampling of Veterans Day events in South Florida:
Cutler Bay Veterans Day Breakfast: Those who have served or are now serving in our Armed Forces are welcome; 9 a.m. Nov. 11; Cutler Bay Town Hall, 10720 Caribbean Blvd., Cutler Bay. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, contact Maria Herrera-Mendoza at mherrera-mendoza@cutlerbay-fl.gov or call 786-459-7389.
Doral Veterans Day Ceremony: Remembering and honoring the men and women who served and are serving our country; 9 a.m. Nov. 11; Veterans Park, 10190 NW 33 St., Doral. Free. 305-593-6600.
City of Miami Beach Veterans Day Parade and Celebration: Features veteran and military groups, marching bands, an F-16 flyover, beginning at 11:11 a.m. Nov. 11, along Ocean Drive and Fifth Street. Celebration also marks the opening of a free, three-month outdoor exhibition, “Boot Camp in Paradise: World War II in Miami Beach.” Free. 305-673-7575.
City of Homestead Veterans Day Celebration: The South Florida Youth Symphony will deliver a moving musical tribute, with additional performances by the U. S. Air Force Reserve Band and other local groups. Veterans of Foreign Wars will be present, serving beer and wine as part of a fundraiser to support their charitable initiatives. As a grand finale, Homestead’s first-ever drone show will light up the night sky; 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 10; Losner Park, 104 N. Krome Ave, Homestead. Free. RSVP for the event at www.homesteadfl.gov/events. For more information send an email to parkevents@homesteadfl.gov or call 305-224-4570.
Veterans Day Concert on the Merrick House Lawn: Bring a blanket and picnic basket and enjoy an afternoon with patriotic marches, ragtime tunes and jazz selections; 1 p.m. Nov. 10; Merrick House, 907 Coral Way, Coral Gables. Free. 305-460-5093.
Sunny Isles Beach Veterans Day Celebration: Honors our military veterans and recognizes the 2024 additions to the Veterans Wall; 10 a.m. Nov. 11; Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Free. 305-792-1706.
Town of Surfside Veterans Day Ceremony: A commemorative event honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Light refreshments provided; 10 a.m. Nov. 11; Veterans Park, 8750 Collins Ave., Surfside. Free. 305-866-3635.
Broward County
City of North Lauderdale Veterans Day Celebration: Features veteran recognition, musical and video tributes, readings and keynote addresses by U. S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus McCormick and Florida State Sen. Rosalind Osgood; 9:45 a.m. Nov. 11; Teen/Recreation Center, behind North Lauderdale City Hall, 701 SW 71st Ave., North Lauderdale. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. with a free continental breakfast for all. For information, call Parks and Recreation at 954-724-7061, option 1.
Coconut Creek Veterans Day Ceremony: Dignitaries, guest speakers, Coconut Creek Police Department Honor Guard and the Monarch High Jr. R.O.T.C. will pay tribute to the men and women who made our freedom possible; 11 a.m. Nov. 11; Veterans Park, 3550 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek. Free. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Recreation Complex at 4455 Sol Press Blvd. For information, call 954-545-6600.
Coral Springs Veterans Day Ceremony: Rear Admiral Douglas M. Schofield, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard, Seventh District and Director of the Homeland Security Task Force in Miami, is the guest speaker; 10:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 11; Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs. Free. In case of rain, ceremony will be held inside Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. 954-345-2200.
Margate Veterans Day Ceremony: Honoring and saluting the men and women who have fought for our country’s freedom. Light refreshments provided; 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11; Veterans Memorial Park, 7044 NW First St., Margate. Free.
Parkland Veterans Day Ceremony: Honoring those who served our nation; 11 a.m. Nov. 11; Veterans Park, 6620 N. University Dr., Parkland. Free. 954-757-4107.
Tamarac Veterans Day Ceremony: Includes a presentation of colors by the Tamarac Fire Rescue Honor Guard. Chantal Deshaies performs the national anthem, followed by brief remarks from dignitaries. Additionally, Lt. Commander Adonica M. Johnson will give a keynote speech; 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11; Veterans’ Memorial Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac. Free. 954-597-3620.