Veterans Day Ceremony Held At Brookfield Zoo

BROOKFIELD, IL— The Chicago Zoological Society invites the public to a special Veterans Day ceremony at Brookfield Zoo’s Discovery Center on Sunday, Nov. 11. On Veterans Day, admission to the zoo is free for all guests (a parking fee still applies.)

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the zoo said guests can view an array of military vehicles and memorabilia, including uniforms and documents, from the Revolutionary War to the present. Also joining the day’s event will be the Legacy Girls, who will perform hits from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s from noon to 12:45 p.m.

According to the zoo, the 1 p.m. Veterans Day ceremony will feature the posting of colors by members of Joliet High School’s Jr. ROTC, followed by a performance of the National Anthem. After the ceremony, guests are invited to stay for an entertaining routine by the popular Jess White Tumblers.

There will also be representatives from Wounded Warrior Project®, Phenix Legacy, and Road Home Program who will share a wide range of services and programs offered to members and veterans of the military, and in some instances family members as well, the zoo said. Additionally, staff from Paws Assisting Wounded Warriors (PAWWS) Chicago will talk about how they can help returning veterans link up with canine companions.

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