Veterans Day is coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with several opportunities around Maryland to honor those who served. ( Beth Dalbey/Patch)
Veterans Day is coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with several opportunities across Maryland to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in times of war and peace.
Originally called Armistice Day, Veterans Day is always observed on Nov. 11 to mark the signing of the armistice that ended World War I at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. The observance was renamed to Veterans Day to include veterans who served in World War II and the Korean War.
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Here are some upcoming Veterans Day events you shouldn't miss:
Montgomery County
Bethesda Veterans Day Observance: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10:45–11:30 a.m., at Veterans Park, 7898 Woodmont Ave. The community is invited to honor those who have served in the armed forces.
Gaithersburg Veterans Day Observance: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at the City Hall Concert Pavilion, 31 S. Summit Ave.
Rockville Veterans Day Ceremony: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at Veterans Park, at Route 28 and Rockville Pike. The ceremony includes a wreath-laying, presentation of colors, and rifle salute led by American Legion Post 86. Retired Army Col. Eric Goldie will speak. A reception follows at Post 86, 2013 Veirs Mill Road. Free parking is available at 611 Rockville Pike.
Anne Arundel County
Annapolis Veterans Day Ceremony: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at Memorial Circle in downtown Annapolis. The Fleet Reserve Association will present the ceremony. In case of inclement weather, it will move to the Fleet Reserve Club, 100 Compromise St., at the same time.
Crownsville Veterans Cemetery Ceremony: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville. Veterans, military families and community members are invited.
Maryland World War II Memorial Ceremony: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at 1920 Governor Ritchie Highway, Annapolis. The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families will host the observance.
Baltimore County
Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery Ceremony: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m., at 11501 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills. Veterans, military families and community members are invited.
Baltimore City
Veterans Day Parade and Health & Resource Fair: Saturday, Nov. 7, noon–3 p.m. The parade begins at noon at the Washington Monument and ends at War Memorial Plaza, where the fair runs from noon to 3 p.m. Activities include entertainment, wellness services, veterans resources, food trucks, produce giveaways and family activities.
Maryland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ceremony: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at 2800 S. Hanover St. The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families will host the observance.
Howard County
Howard County Veterans Day Parade & Celebration: Sunday, Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m., in downtown Columbia. A ceremony immediately follows the parade, organized by the Howard County Veterans Foundation.
Harford County
Havre de Grace Veterans Day Parade: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.–noon. Marchers should gather at Hutchins Park by 10:45 a.m. The parade follows Congress Avenue, Washington Street and St. John Street to the American Legion, where lunch will be provided for veterans and their families.
Prince George's County
Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery Ceremony: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham. Veterans, military families and community members are invited.