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Veterans Day Events In The Area

On November 11th, we remember and honor those who bravely fought for and defended our freedom. The following events are taking place to salute veterans and active military men and woman serving our country.

National Constitution Center

525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
http://constitutioncenter.org/learn/civic-calendar/veterans-day
FREE for all vets and active military
$5 admission for others

The National Constitution Center says it will "honor the dedication and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have answered the Constitution's call to "provide for the common defense" with a flag- raising ceremony on the museum's front lawn at 9:15 a.m., followed by a moment of silence and wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. Guests will be given the opportunity to write thank-you letters to veterans and make crafts.

Independence Seaport Museum

211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, Pa.
http://www.phillyseaport.org/veteransday

The Museum is hosting a memorial celebration to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces beginning at 1:30-3 p.m.Vets and active military will also be able to enjoy free admission to the Museum and historic ships from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Dilworth Park's Ice Skating Park

Festival Brass Quintets from the Philly POPS will perform at Dilworth Park's Skating Park outside of City Hall from 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Front and Spruce Streets

The Festival Brass Quintets from the Philly POPS will be playing simulatenously at the nearby Vietnam Veterans Memorial from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

56th Annual Veterans Day Parade In Media

State Street
Media, Pa.
Parade Details

Starting at 11:11 a.m. on Nov. 11, veterans of all wars will walk together as thousands line the streets to honor their courage and sacrifice.

Veterans' Wall Rededication

333 Centennial Road
Warminster, PA 18974
Wall Rededication Details

On November 11, a rededication ceremony will take place at William Tennent High School in Warminster, Pennsylvania.

Veterans Day Fundraiser

Devil's Den
1148 S. 11th St.

On November 11, Devil's Den and 2SP Brewing are hosting a fundraiser for HELP USA, an organization that is converting an old school in Philly into housing for homeless Philly vets. The event starts at 5 p.m. and is pay-as-you-go.

Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ceremony

Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Spruce Street and Columbus Blvd.

The ceremony on Nov. 11 will start at 12:30 p.m.

Sea Isle City Veterans Day Ceremony

The ceremony will be held Nov 11. at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park located at JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue in Sea Isle City, NJ.

North Wildwood Veterans Day Services

http://wildwoodsnj.com/calendar.cfm

Ceremony to honor veterans on Nov. 11 will begin at 10 a.m. at Veterans Monument at Spruce and New York Avenues in North Wildwood. Sponsored by VFW Post 5491.

Wildwood Veteran's Day Observance

http://wildwoodsnj.com/calendar.cfm

The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. to honor Veterans of Foreign Wars at VFW Post 3509 at Spicer & Pacific Avenues, in Wildwood.

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