Parades, dances and ceremonies highlight Veterans Day weekend across Treasure Coast
There are several opportunities to honor veterans across the Treasure Coast during Veterans Day weekend.
Indian River County
Cox-Gifford Seawinds Outreach: Local veterans are invited to “Champions of Freedom” Veteran Appreciation Luncheon. 11:30 a-m-1 p.m. Nov. 10. Vero Beach Country Club, 800 30th St., Vero Beach. Free: registration is required. Register: 772-562-2365; coxgiffordseawinds.com/freedom-appreciation-luncheon.html.
'We Love Our Veterans" Dance: A tribute with live entertainment and dance. 7 p.m. Nov. 11. St. Helen Parish Center, 2050 Vero Beach Ave., Vero Beach. $15. Tickets: 772-299-6199; goldenoldiesdanceparties@yahoo.com.
McKee Botanical Garden Honors Veterans and Active Duty Military: Special $5 offer, veterans and active duty personnel are asked to show their military ID at admission. The Garden is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11. McKee Gardens, 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. General admission rates apply for all others: $12 adults, $11 seniors, $8 children ages 3-12. McKee members and children younger than 3 are free.
Veterans Day Observation: 11 a.m. Nov. 11. Veterans Memorial at Riverview Park, U.S. 1 and C.R. 512, Sebastian.
2017 Veterans Day Ceremony: Veterans Council hosts the ceremony with guest speaker will be Lt. Gen. Flora D. Darpino. 9 a.m. Nov. 11. Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, 3001 Riverside Drive, Vero Beach. 772-978-6543; www.veteranscouncilirc.org.
Martin County
Stuart's Veterans Day Parade: Parade begins at Amerigo Avenue. 10 a.m. Nov. 11. Participants must arrive between 9 and 9:15 a.m. 772-220-4127; info@stuartparades.com.
Indiantown Veterans Association: Poker Run sponsored by Harley Davidson. 8:30 a.m.. Nov. 18. Indiantown Veterans Post, 16701 S.W. Morgan St., Indiantown. $10/$5. Register: 772-485-5222; victoriayatsko@aol.com.
St. Lucie County
A Patriotic Salute to America: A concert honoring veterans and members of the Armed Forces. 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and Nov. 11; 2 p.m. Nov. 11. McAlpin Fine Arts at Indian River State College, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. $15-$10 Subscription holders. Tickets: 772-462-4750.
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The City of Port St. Lucie 2017 Veterans Day Service: This special event includes a 21-gun salute, speeches by dignitaries, Color Guard units from Treasure Coast, St. Lucie West Centennial and Port St. Lucie high schools, live patriotic-inspired music by the Port St. Lucie Community Band and more. 11 a.m. Nov. 11. Veterans Memorial Park, 2100 S.E. Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port St., Lucie. 772-878-2277.
Salute Our Veterans: Performances by St. Lucie West Centennial's Eagle Vocal Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band and Symphonic Winds. 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Centennial High School Auditorium, 1485 S.W. Cashmere Blvd., Port St. Lucie. slwcentennialregim.wixsite.com/mysite.
