Where to find an event to honor the military in South Florida

Today is Veterans Day. South Florida events include readings, presentations, picnics and parades. Some events and venues ask attendees not to bring food and coolers. Also, organizers for many in-person. events request that attendees follow physical distancing and other CDC protocols due to the COVID19 pandemic.

Broward County Through Nov. 24

Broward County Library’s Vet’s Fest. Nov. 6-24, Broward County Library. Free online and in-person events featuring awesome authors, special Director’s Book Club discussions and presentations. Multiple locations. bit. ly/2ZniqTT

Through Nov. 14

Davie/Cooper City. Hero’s Flag Project, Nov. 9-14, Fireman’s Park, Orange Drive. View the display, presented by the Davie/ Cooper City Rotary Club Foundation. Flags were purchased for display by loved ones to represent their hero. For more information about the project, email michaelhroland@gmail.com

Nov. 11

Coral Springs. Veterans Day Ceremony, 10:45— 11:45 a.m., Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs. Presented by The Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs and the City of Coral Springs. bit.ly/3m8xopz

Cooper City. Veterans Day Ceremony, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Memorial Park, between City Hall and the Community Center, 9090 SW 50 Place, Cooper City. BZickar@coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, #272.

Davie. Veterans Day Ceremony, 10-11:30 a.m., Veterans Park, 5750 SW 39th St., Davie. There will be satellite parking at the Bergeron

Rodeo Grounds with shuttle bus service to the event.

Deerfield Beach. Honoring All Who Have Served, 10-11 a.m., Branhilda Richardson-Knowles Memorial Park, 411 SE 2nd St., Deerfield Beach. Featuring guest speakers and light refreshments. 954-480-4429.

Fort Lauderdale. American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Sandy Ninninger Statue on Riverwalk at West Las Olas Blvd., West Las Olas Blvd & Riverwalk, Fort Lauderdale. 954-326-0800. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. Free.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Veterans Day Ceremony, 10 a.m., El Prado Park, 4500 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-bythe-Sea. Featuring Broward Sheriff ’s Office Honor Guard and the Volunteer Fire Department’s Color Guard.

Keynote speaker is Robert Dennis “Woody” Woodbury, a U.S. Marine Corps flight instructor in World War II and the Korean War. Woodbury is a stand-up comic and actor. Additionally, as part of the day’s events, a ceremonial wreath will be placed in the ocean, there will be patriotic music, honor guards and refreshments. 954-640-4200.

Lauderhill. Salute to Our Veterans, 4:30 p.m., Veterans Park, 7600 NW 50th St., Lauderhill.

Margate. Veteran’s Day Ceremony, 10:30 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park, 7044 NW First St., Margate. Honor military veterans for their dedicated and loyal service to the country. 954-972-6458. margatefl.com. Free.

Miramar. Veterans Day, 10—11 a.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park, 6405 Arbor Drive,

Miramar. Guest speakers, Honor Guard presentation of the colors, and refreshments. 954-602-3178.

North Lauderdale. Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony, 10 a.m., North Lauderdale Veterans Memorial, Kimberly Boulevard and Rock Island Road, North Lauderdale. 954-7247061, extension 1.

Pembroke Pines. Veterans Day Ceremony, Noon1:30 p.m., Memorial Park, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines. Featuring a presentation of colors, musical performances and guest speakers. For more information visit ppines.com or call the Special Events office at 954-392-2116.

Plantation. Veterans Day Service, 9:30 a.m., Veteran Park, 1776 Lauderdale W. Drive, Plantation. Elected officials and local dignitaries

will honor veterans. 954-4522510.

Sunrise. Veterans Day 2021 Ceremony, Sunrise Civic Center Theatre and Art Gallery, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Special tribute to U.S. military service personnel. The ceremony will feature a three-round volley, distinguished speakers, the presentation of colors, and more. 954-746-3670. bit. ly/3Cfm1Sq

Tamarac. Veterans Day, 10:30 a.m., Veterans’ Memorial Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac. Special guest speakers and unveiling of a new veterans honor wall panel will be presented. 954-597-3620. tamarac.org/ specialevents

Wilton Manors. Veterans Day Ceremony , 11 a.m., Hagen Park Community Center, Wilton Manors.

Hear stories and letters home from soldiers in each of the U.S. wars, hosted by the City of Wilton Manors Leisure Services Department. bit. ly/3mdEZmF

Nov. 13

Weston. Veterans Day

Family Celebration, 2-6 p.m., Bonaventure Town Center Club, 16690 Saddle Club Road, Weston. Complementary burgers and dogs along with live music and face painting. Space limited. Reservation required. bit. ly/3GeB5lL

Nov. 14

Davie. Veterans Day Celebration, 2-5 p.m., Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th

JOE CAVARETTA/SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL Members of the American Legion Post 164 honor guard of Boynton Beach present the colors during a Veterans Day ceremony at Tom Kaiser Park in Boynton Beach on Nov. 11, 2020.