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Monday, November 9, 2015

Honor Our Veterans at Veterans Day Celebrations and Parades in the Mountains

Date:      November 11 - 15, 2015
NC City: Chimney Rock
Event:     Veteran’s Day Special: Free Admission For Vets to Chimney Rock State Park   Veterans, reservists, retired and active military personnel are our American heroes, so the Park honors your service with a free visit to Chimney Rock State Park during November 7-11, 2014. Must present military ID or proof of service. Free admission only for military members with ID. Get $2 off per adult and $1 off youth for others in your vehicle, up to 6 people. Military discount on admission available year-round.

Date:      November 11, 2015
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event:   Veteran's Day Parade   11 AM in downtown Franklin.

Date:      November 11, 2015
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:    Veterans Day Celebration   Honor and remember the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces at the Veterans Honoring Ceremony, which takes place at 11 AM with a meal to follow. Both events will be held at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds and are free to the public.

Date:     November 11, 2015
NC City: Columbus
Event:   Veteran's Day Celebration    The parade begins at 10:00 AM in downtown Columbus, starting on Mills Street (108). There will be a short Memorial Service at 11:00 AM with a wreath laying ceremony and dove release. Spectators are requested to wear red, white and blue and wave their American flags. (there will be hand flags passed out at the parade). Veterans may wear their uniforms and awards and, if desired, join their branch of service comrades in the Staging Area and march in the parade. Bleachers will be available for disabled vets who are unable to march.

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