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Veterans Day Celebrations

Posted at 5:09 AM, Nov 11, 2014
and last updated 2014-11-11 05:09:11-05

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–Today we are honoring the men and women who fought for our freedom. Below is a list of all the great events happening right here in West Michigan to celebrate Veterans Day. A big thank you to all who served!

Veterans Day Parade

  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Division Ave at Michigan Street
  • Ends at Veterans Park

Wyoming Veterans Day Ceremony

  • 6 p.m .
  • Veterans Memorial Garden
  • 2380 DeHoop SW
  • Clickhere for more information

Veterans Day Celebration

  • Dinner 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Honoring homeless veterans
  • Click here for more information

Veterans Pinning Ceremony

  • 5:30 p.m.
  • Sentinel Pointe
  • 2900 Thornhills Ave SE, Grand Rapids
  • Tickets $15

Commemoration at Muskegon Veterans Memorial Park

  • 11 a.m.
  • Celebrating $3 million of new funding for the park
  • 80th anniversary for the park
  • Seven speakers in attendance

United Way hosting Awareness Event

  • 10:30 a.m.
  • North Park Montessori
  • 3375 Cheney Ave NE Grand Rapids
  • Bringing awareness to 2-1-1’s Veterans Database

GRCC Veterans Day Ceremony

  • 10:30 a.m.
  • Dr. Juan R. Olivarez Student Plaza
  • Tree lighting ceremony and the planting of 100 flags