All Past Events

Meet With A Veteran Service Officer At The Charles Webb Wesconnett Library

November 12, 2019 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library
6887 103rd St
Jacksonville, FL 32210 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

The City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department in partnership with the Jacksonville Public Library will be at the Charles Webb Wesconnett Library on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Veterans can come speak with a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) at this local library with no appointment necessary!

Holiday - City Council Offices CLOSED

November 11, 2019

City Council Offices will be closed in observance of Veterans’ Day.

Veterans Day Parade presented by the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A.

November 11, 2019 11:01 A.M.

Downtown Jacksonville along Bay St
Jacksonville, FL 32202 11:01 A.M.

Join the City of Jacksonville as we honor true American heroes - our veterans and active-duty military.
This patriotic parade features more than 4,000 participants including grand marshals, senior military officials, active-duty and retired military, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and more!

Additional Veterans Day Parade Information

Memorial Park Historical Walking Tour

November 11, 2019 10:00 A.M.

Memorial Park
1620 Riverside Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32204 10:00 A.M.

Come learn the history of Memorial Park, Florida's World War I Memorial! Stay for the Veterans Day Tribute by Doug Russell, Bagpiper at 11:11 A.M.

The PLAYERS Day at MOSH

November 11, 2019 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Jacksonville's Museum of Science & History
1025 Museum Cir.
Jacksonville, FL 32207 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

MOSH and THE PLAYERS salute our real-life heroes on Veterans Day with free admission* for all military personnel and their families!
*A Bryan-Gooding Planetarium Show is included with admission.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING:

Reflections from a Veteran – Bryan-Gooding Planetarium @ 2 p.m.
Service & Sacrifice For Our Country by Joe “Hot-Wing” Tillmon, Veteran & President of Buffalo Soldiers Historical Society
Honoring those who fought and served with honor and valor, Mr. Tillmon will highlight the roles of African American Military units from WWI & WWII and recognize the heroes who never wore a uniform.
Cosmic Concert Salute to the Military – Bryan-Gooding Planetarium @ 2:30 p.m.
Join us for a special Cosmic Concert saluting military personnel with a collection of patriotic and uplifting musical numbers synced to lasers!

Thank you to The Players for sponsoring free admission for military personnel and their families! Please present a valid military I.D.

8th Annual Salute to Veterans 5K

November 10, 2019 8:00 A.M.

Downtown Jacksonville
929 E. Bay St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202 8:00 A.M.

The 8th Annual Salute to Veterans 5K will be held on Sunday, November 10th. The event honors Veterans and benefits the Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association (JHNSA) and K9s for Warriors. There will also be a 1 Mile Fun Run and a Patriotic Paws Parade at 9:00 A.M.

Council Member Pittman's Veterans Day Commemoration

November 10, 2019 2:00 P.M.

Old City Cemetery
Intersection of E Union and Cemetery St
Jacksonville, FL 32206 2:00 P.M.

There will be a Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at Old City Cemetery on Sunday, November 10th.

Stars & Stripes Veteran's Day Gala

November 09, 2019 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Lexington Hotel & Conference Center
1515 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

The Stars & Stripes Veteran's Day Gala benefiting Got Your 6 Female Veteran Support Services will be on Saturday, November 9th at the Lexington Hotel & Conference Center. Tickets are $50 and are available on Eventbrite and Universe. Formal attire required.

JaxParks Movie Night - Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse

November 09, 2019 6:15 pm

Murray Hill Playground Park
4208 Kingsbury St.
Jacksonville, FL 32205 6:15 pm

Join Jaxparks for a movie night in the park and don't miss a live performance by UNF's Drumline before the movie! This event is free to the public.

Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K

November 09, 2019 7:30 A.M.

Wounded Warrior Project Headquarters
4899 Belfort Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256 7:30 A.M.

The Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K will be on Saturday, November 9th at the Wounded Warrior Project Headquarters. Veterans carry the hopes and dreams of our nation on their shoulders. They always have. Wounded Warrior Project^® Carry Forward™, delivered by CSX^®, is a new 5K fitness challenge and fundraiser that unites us for one day for one purpose: to honor and support wounded warriors and their families.

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