Veterans Day events planned across the Cape Fear region

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WWAY) — Communities across the Cape Fear region are preparing to honor veterans with ceremonies and special events in recognition of Veterans Day.

Events in New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen and Pender counties will recognize the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Here’s a look at the scheduled events:

Wrightsville Beach Veterans Day Ceremony

• Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Location: Wrightsville Beach Park Event Stage
• Address: 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach
• Details: The Town of Wrightsville Beach and Harbor Island Garden Club will host a ceremony honoring veterans. The keynote speaker will be Ronald E. Copley, who served with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969.
• Rain location: Wrightsville Beach Fire Department.

Southport Veterans Day Flag Raising

• Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
• Time: 10–10:30 a.m.
• Location: Waterfront Park, Southport
• Details: The City of Southport will raise a flag donated by Frying Pan Tower in honor of Veterans Day.

Columbus County Veterans Day Ceremony

• Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Location: Columbus County Historic Courthouse, second floor
• Address: 100 Courthouse Square, Whiteville
• Details: A community ceremony honoring local veterans and recognizing their service and sacrifice. The event is open to everyone.

Belville Veterans Day Celebration

• Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
• Location: Belville Riverwalk Park
• Schedule:
  • 8:30–10 a.m.: Veterans breakfast at Belville Elementary School.
  • 11 a.m.: Veterans Day program begins at Belville Riverwalk Park, featuring a prayer, presentation of colors by the North Brunswick JROTC Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem and remarks from Belville Mayor Chuck Bost.
  • 1 p.m.: Performance by the Brunswick Big Band Brass.
  • 3 p.m.: Closing ceremony featuring recognition of military branches and the playing of taps.
• Additional details: Town Crier Jeremy Gunn will participate in the celebration, which will also recognize America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Attendees are invited to wear colonial attire.

Burgaw Veterans Day Ceremony

• Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Location: 115 S. Dickerson St., Burgaw
• Details: An annual ceremony honoring the service and sacrifices of U.S. military veterans. The event is open to the public.
• Organizers: Daughters of the American Revolution, local American Legion Post, Burgaw Cub Scouts and the Town of Burgaw.

American Legion Post 10 Veterans Day Ceremony

• Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Location: Long Leaf Park, New Hanover County
• Details: American Legion Post 10 will hold a ceremony honoring veterans and their service to the country.

The Wrightsville Beach ceremony takes place Tuesday, Nov. 10, while the remaining events are scheduled for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

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