(Ark-La-Tex Weekend) - Hopefully you can take some time this holiday weekend and remember those who have served. Click on the name of the event to be taken to their website for more information.
THURSDAY, November 10
Veterans Day Celebration
10:00am - Noon
Be a part of the celebration at the Marine Cake Cutting Ceremony, followed by the flag raising, speaker Major General Gebara, music and food.
Location - Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 E. Stoner St., Shreveport
November 11 - 13
VetFest
(Times vary)
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It’s the largest Veteran and First Responder event in the Ark-La-Tex. Enjoy lots of live entertainment and guest speakers. Find great Veteran resources and more.
Location - BeauxJax Crafthouse, 501 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City
FRIDAY, November 11
Veterans Day Celebration
7:45am
An elementary school patriotic program followed by a Veteran’s Breakfast. RSVP by November 9.
Location - Fouke Elementary School, 370 R. Redcut Rd., Fouke, Ark
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Veterans Day Parade
10:00am
Honor all who served at this parade around downtown New Boston, Tex.
Location - New Boston Chamber of Commerce, Front St.
Freedom Tree Lighting
10:30am
The Freedom Tree is decorated with pictures of service members from all branches of the military. After the lighting, listen to a guest speaker about serving in the U.S. Navy
Location - North Shreveport Branch of Shreve Memorial Library, 4844 N. Market St.
Marshall/Harrison County Community Veterans Day Program
11:00am
Location - Memorial City Hall, 110 E. Houston St., Marshall
Veterans Day Program
11:00am
The Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy 1st Giants Battalion JROTC Color Guard will express their thanks to veterans.
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Location - David Raines Branch of Shreve Memorial Library
Honoring All Who Served
Noon
Veterans will be honored at this special celebration.
Location - Chapel Hill ISD Multi-Purpose Building, 2069 County Rd. 4660, Mt. Pleasant, Tex
Veteran’s Day Program
2:00pm
Veterans are invited to be a part of this event.
Location - Natchitoches Community Care Center, 720 Keyser Ave.
SATURDAY, November 12
Veterans Day Weekend Motorcycle Rally Fun Run
8:30am
Proceeds from the run benefit ministering to the military. Coffee and donuts for all participants.
Location - Gary’s Gun & Pawn, 1428 N. Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, Tex
Zwolle VFW Veterans Day Festivities
10:00am
The event starts at the Freedom Circle for the flag raising and a Tribal circle dance. Door prizes and raffle and lunch served.
Location - 860 Dahlia VInes St., Zwolle, La
2022 Veterans Day Parade
11:00am
Line up along Broad Street and cheer for our vets.
Location - Along Broad Street in downtown Texarkana
2022 Veterans Honor Ceremony
5:00pm
Honor and thank all of our veterans for serving. Presented by the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.
Location - Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Grand Ave.
SUNDAY, November 13
Veterans & Military Appreciation Day
10:00am - 10:00pm
All active, retired and former military and their families receive free parking and free gate admission. A parade rolls at 2:00pm.
Location - State Fair of Louisiana, Shreveport
There are many more festivals planned for this weekend. Take a look here.
Thank you to all who served.
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