San Diego County will honor those who have served in the U.S. military with a variety of Veterans Day events Saturday.
San Diego Veterans Day Weekend Events
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Fleet Week San Diego Military Family Day will be held at 10 a.m. at Broadway Pier. The event, which focuses on military families, will feature live music, military exhibits, children’s activities and food trucks. The event will also include an “MRE” (Meals Read to Eat) cooking contest. The San Diego Coast Guard Sector will also hold an open house and shuttles will depart from Broadway Pier to the Coast Guard base. Broadway Pier is located at 1000 N. Harbor Drive.
Board a historic ship USS Midway Museum Then, enjoy a day full of honor, gratitude, and community at the Salute to Service festival in February. Saturday, November 11th, 10am to 3pm Proudly presented by NBC 7 and Telemundo 20, this annual celebration is more than just an event, it’s an expression of gratitude to all of San Diego’s military families. These are the heroes who stand tall and ensure that our freedoms remain intact and our nation remains strong.
in Saturday 11am, Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial A commemorative ceremony will be held on Veterans Day. The event will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the conflict and will feature two decorated Vietnam veterans, former U.S. Attorney Robert S. Brewer Jr. and retired U.S. Navy commander and former POW. Starring Henry James Bedinger. 6905 S. La Jolla Scenic Drive South.
in 4pm, miramar national cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, Veterans Day programs will be held at the new Committal Shelter Charlie overlooking the Miramar base. This year’s ceremony commemorates the end of the Vietnam War and the 50th anniversary of the return of American prisoners of war. Speakers include a former Navy pilot who was held captive for 1,223 days and a Vietnamese-American refugee who evacuated Vietnam with his family to start a new life in the United States.
upon Sunday, November 12th, NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 will continue to honor America’s heroes during the Veterans Day Parade. The parade begins at 11 a.m. at Harvard Drive in front of the San Diego County Courthouse.
Can’t participate individually? Sunday’s parade will be livestreamed on our streaming channel and at the top of this article.
Star of India sets sail from San Diego
To commemorate the holiday, the San Diego Maritime Museum will sail the world’s oldest working sailing ship. star of india — both Saturday and Sunday. Crew members are gearing up for the experience, which has been paused due to the pandemic. It also marks almost five years since Star of India last set sail on November 17 and 18, 2018.
“The Star of India is a symbol of San Diego, and this birthday celebration is a tribute to our volunteers, members, donors, staff, educators, students, partners, and those from outside the city who support our mission. “It’s a day to honor all of our supporters, including visitors and local residents, who attend and participate in the museum experience,” said Raymond Ashley, President and CEO of the Maritime Museum.
The ship’s 160th birthday celebration will feature the ship’s newly restored figurehead, Euterpe, which was unveiled last year and led by longtime San Diego Maritime Museum volunteer George Sutherland.
This piece of solid pine was originally carved by another man named George Sutherland, who was a shipyard worker at one of the shipyards in Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1860s. Coincidentally, a man named George Sutherland was assigned the restoration project at the San Diego Maritime Museum.
San Diego’s iconic Star of India, built and launched in 1863 at Ramsay Shipyards on the Isle of Man and originally named Eutelpe, is the world’s oldest working sailing ship and has sailed 21 times around the globe. Masu.
The ship departs the mooring at 9 a.m. each day and is towed through San Diego Bay until arriving 2 to 3 miles west of Point Loma. The Star of India sails there, weather permitting. While at sea, Star of India carries out exercises. At approximately 3:00 p.m., Star of India and her two other ships will meet at the entrance to San Diego Bay and will dock at the San Diego Maritime Museum at 5:00 p.m.
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Also, 11am, El Cajon American Legion Post 303 A ceremony with more than 160 flags will be held along Main Street, 250 E. Main Street, to recognize El Cajon Veteran of the Year Luis Bizanto, Army Veteran of the Year.
After completing his military service, Bizanto lived on the streets of El Cajon for several years before attending the East County Transitional Living Center and Single Men’s Program. He eventually took over the position of campus advisor and was hired as the program’s outreach director.
escondido
American Legion Post 149’s VetFest celebration begins in escondido in 9:30am The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a festival and military display at 230 E. Park Ave.
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from From 11am to 4pm., The Shops carlsbad In honor of Veterans Day, events will be held aimed at supporting local service members, veterans and their families. This mall hosts several community partners and activities, including silent auctions of quilts, clothing sales activities, and live entertainment at 2525 El Camino Real.
“We can’t thank and support our veterans and military community enough here in San Diego County,” said Ramon Oseguera, senior general manager of The Shops at Carlsbad. “We are excited to welcome local partners who offer many ways for our guests to give back and honor their neighbors.”
Rancho Santa Fe
Helen Woodward Center Rancho Santa Fe6461 El Apajo Road, will host a Paws for Patriots event, a special event where veterans can take home a pet with the adoption fee waived.
“Sponsored military adoptions are a great example of people helping animals and animals helping people,” said Kendall Schultz, Director of Adoption Services at Helen Woodward Animal Center. “These orphaned pets have found forever homes and continue to provide great comfort to the families who need the love of their furry friends the most.”