Veterans Day events include memorial service, Wounded Warrior fund-raiser
By Wade KwonThe nation’s oldest Veterans Day parade will hit the streets of downtown Birmingham next week. In addition, the National Veterans Day celebration will have other events around town.
- Sunday: The Veterans Day Tribute takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Alabama Veterans Memorial Park near Liberty Park [map]. Free.
- Monday: The National Veterans Award Dinner and Dance takes place at 7 p.m. at the Sheraton Birmingham, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., downtown [map]. This year’s honoree is Bob Dole, former Senator and World War II vet who was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. $30.
- Tuesday, Veterans Day:
- 8:30 a.m. — Memorial service honoring veterans who have died in the last year. Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Ave. N., downtown [map]. Free.
- 10:30 a.m. — World Peace Luncheon at the Sheraton Birmingham. $25.
- 1:30 p.m. — Parade through downtown (see route map below).
- 6:30 p.m. — Got Your Six Gala at Good People Brewing Company, 114 14th St. S., next to Regions Field [map]. Montgomery blues singer Kip Traylor performs. $25, proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Family Foundation, an Alabama nonprofit organization providing financial assistance to families of wounded and deceased soldiers.
For more information, visit the National Veterans Day site.
Update Nov. 6:Â UAB will hold its third annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday on the Campus Green [map]. (h/t @MCuthbert)
 Map: Parade route in downtown Birmingham
Video: The National Veterans Day Parade in downtown Birmingham
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