Committing to protecting and serving the lives of people whom you do not know is a very selfless act. This is why people gather every Nov. 11 in remembrance of those who have served in the armed forces. When soldiers leave for war, no one knows if they will return, but one thing we all know is courage lives on. Here are some fun, free, on-campus and/or nearby festivities to honor veterans on Veterans Day.
Combat Hippies Theater Group
Don Taft University Center Black Box Theater on Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m.
3300 S. University Drive., Fort Lauderdale
954-262-7009
http://nsunews.nova.edu/come-see-one-time-performance-by-the-combat-hippies-theater-group-in-honor-of-veterans-day/
Event includes a theatrical performance by U.S. Armed Forces veterans that portrays their past experiences.
SURV and Stress Resilience Veterans Day Collaboration
James and Nan Farquhar Second Floor Lounge in the Don Taft University Center on Nov. 11 at 12 p.m.
3300 S. University Drive., Fort Lauderdale
http://nsunews.nova.edu/students-united-returning-veterans-students-stress-resilience-collaborate-veterans-day-event/
Event hosted by the Students United for Returning Veterans and the Students for Stress Resilience organizations and will have a discussion on post-traumatic stress disorder and stress resilience.
Pembroke Pines Veterans Day Celebration
City Center on Nov. 11 at 12 p.m.
10100 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
954-435-6525
www.ppines.com
Event includes a meet and greet with veteran legends, an honor ceremony, war stories and lunch.
Miami Beach Veterans Day Parade and Picnic
Flamingo Park on Nov. 11 at 9 a.m.
999 11 St., Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-7010
www.miamibeachfl.gov
Event includes a parade from 17th street to Flamingo Park, a picnic and a meet and greet with war heroes.
Veterans Day 21-gun salute
All Wars Memorial Park on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.
16500 N.E. 16th Ave., N. Miami Beach, FL 33162
305-948-2957
www.citynmb.com
Event includes a presentation of colors by the City of North Miami police department, a 21-gun salute, other tributes and refreshments.
Veterans Day 21-gun salute
Civic Center on Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m.
10601 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351
954-741-2580
www.sunrisefl.gov
Event includes bagpipe music, memorial wreath placement and honor of fallen and living soldier tributes.
North Miami celebration of life
North Miami Veterans Memorial at Griffing Park on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.
N.E. 123 St. and W. Dixie Highway, North Miami, FL 33161
305-895-9840
www.northmiamifl.gov
Event includes 21-gun salute, presentation of colors, musical entertainment and refreshments.
