Branson Veterans Homecoming week is off to a great start, with veterans and their families in attendance at many opening day events.
Traditionally November 5-11, Branson started things off early this year with a special Veterans show at the Clay Cooper Theatre on Monday.
Also on Monday, Branson Mayor Larry Milton gave a special Veterans Homecoming Week address, welcoming our Veterans and their families from across the country at Branson's newest Fire Station, the site of the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Wall.
On Tuesday, veterans were celebrated in three individual Veterans Week opening ceremonies. The first, at 10 a.m., hosted by the Branson Veterans of America 913 was held at the College of the Ozarks Patriot Park. The Branson Veterans Task Force held an opening ceremony at the Mickey Gilley Shanghai Theatre at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, and the official Veterans Week opening ceremony was held at 5 p.m. at the Americana Theatre. All events were free of charge, and Veterans and their spouses enjoyed the welcomes received at each event.
There are still many events slated for the remainder of Veterans Homecoming Week.
College of the Ozarks will share performances of “Breaking the Silence: Stories of Vietnam Veterans” through Tuesday, November 12. The Military Film Festival continues through November 10 at the IMAX Entertainment Complex. The Veterans Village, which features a day room, vendor booths, and a free "mess-hall" lunch will be open each day through November 10, at Ballparks of America
A fundraiser on Thursday night will benefit the POW Network. The event will be held at Pizza Ranch, 1464 State Hwy. 248.
The POW/MIA Network will host a remembrance service at College of the Ozarks on Friday, November 8. The event begins at 8 am at Patriot Park.
The Women Veterans Rose Petal Ceremony begins at 12 noon on November 8, at Stone Castle Inn, 3050 Green Mountain Drive. At 2 p.m. on Friday, a World War II and Korean War Veterans reunion takes place at AmericInn by Wyndham, 275 Tanger Boulevard.
On Saturday, November 9, the 15th annual Walmart Tribute to the Veterans Show is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Mansion Theatre, followed by lunch at the Branson Meadows, 4562 North Gretna Road.
Westgate's Grand Pavilion, 2201 Roark Valley Road, is the site of a Medics, Nurses and Combat Veterans Reunion, beginning at 2 pm on Saturday.
On Sunday, November 10, the 11th annual Navy Memorial Service gets underway at the Westgate Resort Grand Pavilion, 2201 Roark Valley Road, at 8:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., a special worship service with entertainer Barbara Fairchild, will be held at the Clay Cooper Theatre. The service begins at 10 a.m.
The 28th annual Military Gala and Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 10, at 5 p.m. at the beautiful Chateau on the Lake, 415 North State Highway 248, honoring all branches of the service and all wars.
A Veterans Day Sunrise Service is set for 7 a.m. on Monday, November 11, at the College of the Ozarks. The annual Veterans Day Parade, presented by the Branson Veterans of America, is set for 11 a.m. on November 11, officially wrapping up the week of Veterans activities.
The staff of the Branson Globe wishes to thank each Veteran for their service. We wish you all a safe and Happy Veterans Day!
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