PALOS, IL—Palos communities are planning Veterans Day ceremonies which, this year, falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Originally called Armistice Day, Veterans Day is always observed on Nov. 11 to reflect the signing of the armistice ending World War I at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. The observance was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to include veterans who served in World War II and the Korean War.
Here are some Veterans Day events you don't want to miss:
Veterans and their guests are invited to a breakfast Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St.
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, veterans and community members are invited to a Veterans Day ceremony starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights.
Immediately following the ceremony, head over to the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave., for a reception starting at 11:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Palos Hills's Veterans Day Ceremony will pay special tribute to female veterans starting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, inside the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St.
The program features Mayor Gerald Bennett, Ald. Mike Lebarre, Cubs Scout Pack 3668 and Girl Scout Troop 55857.
John Whiteside Ceremonial Color Guard and and the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad will present and retire the colors.
Patriotic music will be provided by Sacred Hills Church, with Deacon Thomas Rzendzian giving the blessing.
Guest speakers are U.S. Army veterans Yvette Lopez and Christine Jastczemski, along with fellow Army veteran Jim Kruse.
After the ceremony, stroll over to visit the War Memorial on the west side of Town Square Park, 8455 W. 103rd Street, adjacent to the community center.
Gather at the Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St., with village officials and local veterans for a special Veterans Day ceremony. The program starts at 11 a.m. and includes remarks from elected officials, song and spoken word.
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