CINCINNATI - Sunday is Veterans Day, but groups, families and individuals across the Tri-State are looking forward to spending the entire weekend celebrating, remembering and honoring the brave men and women who've defended this country.
9 News and WCPO.com have compiled a list of Veterans Day events taking place in the Greater Cincinnati area this weekend.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
DAV Celebrates Veterans Day by Honoring Veterans at Ft. Thomas Domiciliary
WHAT: Luncheon to serve those veterans under the care of Ft. Thomas Domiciliary.
WHEN: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ft. Thomas Domiciliary, 1000 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075 Pavilion
Military and Veterans Special at Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
WHAT: Active military and veterans will receive free admission. Military ID or discharge papers must be shown.
WHEN: Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
http://www.reds.com/HOF
Salute to Veterans
WHAT: There will patriotic performances by the Cincinnati Boychoir and the Queen City Concert Band. A Cookie and punch reception will follow. Free tours of Memorial Hall will also be available.
WHEN: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Memorial Hall 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
http://www.queencityconcertband.com
Free Meals for Veterans at Bayou Fish House
WHAT: Free meal (with purchase of a side item and drink) for veterans and current service members. Recipients must have military ID and/or wear military T-shirts, hats or pins. Reservation is required.
WHEN: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bayou Fish House 527 York St., Newport, KY 41071
http://www.bayoufishhouse.com
Veterans Appreciation and Welcome Home Celebration
WHAT: A One-hour scenic train ride. Conductors will describe railroad history, operations and local history.
WHEN: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
WHERE: Lebanon Mason Railroad 127 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon, OH 45036
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Veterans Day at Newport Aquarium
WHAT: Free admission to veterans and active military personnel. Show military IDs or discharge papers at ticket window to receive free tickets and discounts. Family members can receive $3 off, $2 off child ticket.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Newport on the Levee, Newport, KY 41071
http://www.newportaquarium.com
Blue Ash Veterans Day Ceremony
WHAT: Students from Edwin H. Green Intermediate School place wreaths, the Ohio Military Band performs, there is a presentation of written works in honor of holiday.
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park
Veterans Day Ceremony
WHAT: All active and retired members of military receive 50-percent discount.
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: The Pub At Rookwood Mews
www.experiencethepub.com/rookwood
HanoverTownship, in Hamilton Ohio Veterans Day Ceremony
WHAT: ButlerCounty Sheriff's Office Pipe and Drum Corps, trumpeters from Talawanda High School and ceremonial wreath dedication. This is a reception for veterans at Community Center across from park.
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Hanover Township Memorial Park
Veteran Day at Creation Museum
WHAT: Free admission to all retired members of the military. A state-of-the-art 60,000-square foot museum of the Bible is available to visit.
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Creation Museum
Salute To Veterans – Fort Thomas
WHAT: Scale models depicting Civil War-Modern Day, diorama depicting American soldiers during WWII, re-enactors, food at Army Field Kitchen, military vehicles will be on display.
WHEN: 12 p.m.
WHERE: Fort Thomas Mess Hall
Honoring Our U.S. Veterans
WHAT: Patriotic performances by bugle player Donald Sutherland, 761st U.S. Air Force Band, and Three Men and a Piano, a barbershop quartet.
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Joseph-Beth Booksellers-Crestview Hills
Florence Veterans Day
WHAT: Honoring veterans of all wars. City will recognize the Boone County Jaycees essay contest winner.
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Florence Government Center
Highlands Cemetery Veterans Day Memorial Service
WHAT: Highlighting veterans from Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. There will be a precession of veterans, posting of colors, and placing wreaths.
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Highland Cemetery
Veterans Park Veterans Day Ceremony
WHAT: Unveiling and roll calling of sixty veteran names to the Wall of Honor Monument.
WHEN: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park
OVER-THE-RHINE Veterans Day Memorial Service
WHAT:Program at new monument built to replace original Mohawk Honor Roll on Nov. 18, 1948 honoring 607 men and women World War II veterans from neighborhood. Naval Color Guard will be in attendance. A memorial wreath will be placed.
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: West McMicken and Ravine
Newport Veterans Day Services
WHAT: Program includes a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps at the service
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE:
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