Veterans Day events around town
Last year's Veterans Day celebration included a helicopter flyover at Central Park. A similar event will take place next Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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of Community Services Department
of Community Services Department
A number of events honoring veterans will take place beginning Sunday.
The annual Veterans Day ceremony in front of Alta Loma High School starts at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
The city-led event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday will be at Central Park. There will be military vehicles on display, a flag retirement ceremony and other activities. Bring a blanket and relax at the park.
Later in the evening, Councilman Rex Gutierrez will host "Points of Light Balloon Lift" from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Hundreds of balloons that light up will be released into the sky (or you can hold on to your string and keep the balloon.) Messages can be written on the balloons in honor of veterans. This will be on Wednesday at Central Park.
I was there last year. A very nice event.
This year I will be a volunteer to show my appreciations for the old veterans.