Veterans Day events
File photo by Ralph Stewart
Veterans will lead the parade from Our Market to Ocean Park on Thursday. Pictured is the 2009 parade.
To honor men and women who have served and are currently serving their country in the military, Islanders will celebrate Veterans Day, November 11, in several ceremonies and events.
THURSDAY, NOV. 11
Flag Set-Up 7:30 am, Oak Grove Cemetery, Vineyard Haven. Volunteers needed. 508-693-9257.
Veterans Day Parade 10:45 am, Our Market, Oak Bluffs. Proceeds to Ocean Park.
Veterans Day Service 1:30 pm, Windemere, Oak Bluffs. All are welcome to honor Windemere residents.
Flag Take-Down 3 pm, Oak Grove Cemetery, Vineyard Haven. Volunteers needed. 508-693-9257.
FRIDAY, NOV. 12
Veterans Shabbat Service 5 pm, Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center, Vineyard Haven. Led by David Berube, lieutenant colonel; Yahrzeit (memorial) candles lit; Q&A follows with Jo Ann Murphy.
