2024 Veterans Day parades, events discounts & deals in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia this weekend

Hey, Insiders! 👋   The world will honor those who have fought for our country’s freedoms in multiple Veterans Day parades and events on Monday, Nov. 11.   Florida and Georgia are planning on showing honor and gratitude with multiple events around the area. Other local businesses are offering deals and discounts for veterans.   Here are the parades, events, freebies, and discounts that families can enjoy this weekend and on Monday. 👇

Veterans Day Parades and Events

Jacksonville’s Veterans Day Parade (Duval County): “As the proud host of Florida’s largest Veterans Day Parade, Jacksonville holds special events leading up to Veteran’s Day that include family festivals, tall ship tours, military appreciation luncheons and special speakers. The parade is a patriotic spectacle that includes senior military officials, active duty and retired military units, veteran groups, local high school marching bands, ornamental floats and much more! Enjoy the parade this year on November 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.” Feel free to bring some chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks for the event. More info UNF Veterans Day Tribute (Duval County): Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. - This annual event honors and recognizes military-connected students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members who have served or are still serving in the military. Please join us for the ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Veterans Plaza. The ceremony will include a performance by the UNF Brass Quintet and UNF ROTC will provide the Color Guard. Veterans Day Pen Turning Special (Duval County): Saturday, Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. “Join us for this special Veterans Day Event and Turn a Pen for $15.” Location: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware Vet Fest (Clay County): Vet Fest, held on Nov. 10 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1824 Town Center Blvd in Fleming Island, stimulates a day of unity with engaging music, games, enormous raffles, and a comfortable cigar spot for serene relaxation. Besides attending this philanthropic event assisting local veterans, the entry fee also entails an assorted barbecue, a bottle of prime bourbon, exclusive coin, and permits access to sensational art exhibitions. Click here for more info. Orange Park Veterans Memorial (Clay County): 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at Magnolia Cemetery in Orange Park: “The Historical Society of Orange Park and the Town of Orange Park invite you to join us at Orange Park Veterans Memorial, which is located just inside the gates of the town’s historic Magnolia Cemetery, 1040 Kingsley Avenue. Seating is limited so attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Parking is available in the First Baptist Church lot one block west of the cemetery at 1140 Kingsley Avenue. Refreshments will be provided following the ceremony." More info Inaugural Veterans Council Veterans Day 5K race (Clay County): “Join us at Oakleaf Community Park on Saturday, November 9, 2024, starting at 8:00 AM as we celebrate our veterans with an inaugural Veterans Council Veterans Day 5K race, a pick-up wiffle ball game to follow shortly after the 5K awards ceremony!  To sign up for the race, click here.” Veterans Day at the Camp Blanding Museum (Clay County): “Join Clay County officials in honoring our veterans on November 11 at 11 a.m. for Veterans Day at the Camp Blanding Museum. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at WWII prices! For more information, call the Museum at (904) 682-3196.” Cross The Line Veterans Day 5K (Nassau County): Nov. 9, 2024: Downtown marina parking lot A. 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. The annual 5K begins at marina parking lot A and will continue on Centre Street/ Atlantic Ave and finish back in lot A. Veterans Day Parade (Nassau County): Nov. 11, 2024 -Traditional parade route 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Annual Veteran’s Day Parade begins at Central Park and follows the traditional parade route. Kingsland Veterans Day Parade (Camden County): On Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m., the annual Veterans Day Parade in Southeast Georgia will be held in Downtown Kingsland. Click here for more information.

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