Alachua County Community Support Services' Veteran Services Division (and other Alachua County departments), the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, and multiple nonprofit and community organizations are hosting the annual Veterans Day Celebration. The event takes place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Veterans Memorial Park (7400 S.W. 41st Place, Gainesville). The theme of this year’s celebration is "Those who served and continue to give, America's veterans."
Veterans displays and presentations will begin at 9:30 a.m. The formal program starts at 11 a.m. This program includes skydivers, veterans, military and organizational tents, live music, helicopter displays, the UF Drill Team demonstration, and multiple patriotic presentations. Food is available for purchase.
"Alachua County Veteran Services is proud to host this Veterans Day celebration honoring our veterans who served to keep us safe and free," said Alachua County Veteran Services Director Kim Davis.