Less than a month away from the national celebration honoring and commemorating the heroic contributions of veterans throughout our country, City of Jacksonville officials shared the lineup of activities for the 2017 Week of Valor, an annual observance led by the City’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department that recognizes veterans, military members, and their families.
“Our veteran and military community has contributed significantly to making Jacksonville the vibrant city it is. We are just as grateful for their service to the country as we are for their service to the local community, and value every opportunity to demonstrate our respect and appreciation,” Mayor Curry said.
This year’s Week of Valor will be held from Friday, Nov. 3, to Tuesday, Nov. 14, and includes the following events:
Friday, Nov. 3
POW/ MIA Memorial Inc. Dedication and Open House Ceremony
Cecil Field
16112 New World Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32221
11 a.m.
Veteran Art Display - November 3-9, 2017
City Hall Atrium
117 W. Duval St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
For more info, please email Ken Johnson at KenJohns@coj.net.
Saturday, Nov. 4
NAS Jax Air Show, featuring the Blue Angels
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
6801 Roosevelt Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32212
10 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 5
6th Annual Salute to Veterans 5K
Jacksonville Landing
2 Independent Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
8 a.m.
NAS Jax Air Show, featuring the Blue Angels
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
6801 Roosevelt Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32212
10 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 6
JAX Chamber 15th Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon
Hyatt Regency Riverfront
225 E. Coastline Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
University of North Florida Veterans Day Tribute
UNF Student Union
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
10 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
Be CreditWize Seminar
Jacksonville Public Library - Main
303 N. Laura St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
1 p.m. class and 5 p.m. class
Thursday, Nov. 9
Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Forum
Legends Center
5054 Soutel Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32208
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 10
Semper Fidelis Society Observance
Evergreen Cemetery
4535 N. Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day Parade
Downtown Jacksonville - Starts at Everbank Field
11:01 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 12
Jaguars vs. Chargers Military Appreciation Game
Everbank Field
1 Everbank Field Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Military and Veterans Job and Resource Fair
Kingdom Plaza at Normandy Mall
5310 Lenox Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32205
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.