ATLANTA — It’s Veterans Day and there are plenty of commemorations around metro Atlanta to honor those who have served our country.
Veterans Day is celebrated every year on Nov. 11, or what was known as Armistice Day when World War I ended in 1919.
Here is list of events happening today where you can honor the veteran in your life.
See an event that is missing from our list? Email us at newstip@wsbtv.com with the date, time, location and information for Veterans Day.
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Atlanta
The 45th Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade will start at 11 a.m. and march down Peachtree street. The city says there’s no cost to be in the parade or to view the parade.
Atlanta History Center
The Atlanta History Center will pay tribute to veterans of all generations.
The 11 a.m. ceremony is free to attend and will take place in the Veterans Park. U.S. Marines Ret. Col. Nicholas Reynolds will deliver the keynote speech.
The Atlanta History Center will also have tours from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. of the Veterans Park.
Brookhaven
The City of Brookhaven will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Brookhaven City Centre. The ceremony will feature a formal presentation of colors by the Brookhaven Police Honor Guard, a tribute to veterans, and activities for children.
Army veteran First Lt. Greg Klima will deliver remarks during the ceremony.
Address: 4001 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA, the South Plaza.
Cobb County
Cobb County government says several cities throughout the county will be hosting ceremonies on Wednesday. The City of Marietta’s annual Veterans Memorial 5K will take place on Saturday.
- 10:40 a.m. - Powder Springs Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial, 4181 Atlanta St., Powder Springs.
- 11 a.m. to noon - Smyrna Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, 2800 King St. SE, Smyrna
- 11 a.m. - Austell annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, 2651 Veterans Memorial Highway, Austell
- 2 to 3 p.m. - Acworth Veterans Day Ceremony, Cauble Park, Acworth
- 6 - 7 p.m. - Mableton Veterans Day Ceremony at American Legion Post 264, 6251 Ivey Road, Mableton
Conyers
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Conyers will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walk of Heroes Veterans War Memorial
Walk of Heroes hosts the ceremony and this year’s keynote speaker, is Air Force Reserve Capt. D’Anthony Harris.
Address: 3001 Black Shoals Road, Conyers, Georgia 30012
Dunwoody
The city will commemorate Veterans Day with a special ceremony and the dedication of the city’s Veterans Memorial at Brook Run Park. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
Address: 4770 N. Peachtree Road
Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at Fallen Heroes Memorial.
During the ceremony, the county will recognize four centenarian veterans with a proclamation. U.S. Army Retired Brigadier General Daniel Kaufman will deliver the keynote speech.
Address: 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Visitors should enter from the front of GJAC
Henry County
Henry County Government and Henry County Parks & Recreation will hold its Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m.
This event will take place at the Heritage Park Veterans Museum and the Veterans Wall of Honor.
Address: 101 Lake Dow Road in McDonough, GA.
Jonesboro
The City of Jonesboro is inviting veterans and neighbors to its Veterans Day event. The Veterans Day Kickoff will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jonesboro City Center.
The city will also provide veterans with professional support, including help on resumes and LinkedIn profiles.
Address: 1859 City Center Way, Jonesboro, GA 30236.
Roswell
Roswell’s Veterans Day Ceremony will take place 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Faces of War Memorial, located behind Roswell City Hall.
Address: 38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Sandy Springs
The City will host its 17th Annual Veterans Day Tribute at 11 a.m. in Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
The event is open and free to the community.
Address: 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Tucker
The City of Tucker invites military members, veterans and community members for a special Veterans Day ceremony.
The ceremony from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. will feature musical performance and keynote address by Commander Scott Brady, who is representing Tucker’s Joe Pritchett American Legion Post 207.
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