Wednesday, November 11, marks Veterans Day, a time for Oklahoma families to thank the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Across the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, a series of parades, ceremonies, and community gatherings have been organized to honor veterans and their families.
Midwest City parade
Midwest City will hold its annual Veterans Day parade at 10 a.m. The route travels along Southeast 15th Street from Century Boulevard east to Douglas Boulevard, then north to Reno Avenue before looping back to the Morris McGee Pavilion. City officials say all streets on the route will close at 9:30 a.m., and the parade is expected to run until 11:30 a.m.
Edmond celebrations
Edmond’s schedule begins with a ceremony at Gracelawn Cemetery at 10 a.m., featuring Lucas Derrick, commander of the Edmond VFW, and former mayor Dan O’Neil as speakers. At noon, the American Legion Building will host a Quilt of Valor ceremony, where the Cordelia Steen chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present a quilt honoring four veterans. The day concludes at 4:30 p.m. with the city’s fifth annual Veterans Day celebration at the Edmond History Museum’s Stephenson Park Pavilion, featuring the Edmond Community Chorale, an Armed Services Medley, and a musket salute.
Moore and Mustang events
Moore will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park from 10 to 11 a.m. Meanwhile, Mustang’s Town Center will host a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m., followed by a formal ceremony at 11 a.m.
Yukon ceremony
Yukon’s ceremony will take place at Chisholm Trail Park at 2 p.m. State Sen. Adam Pugh will deliver the keynote address, and the Yukon Middle School band will perform.
Oklahoma National Guard Museum
In Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma National Guard Museum will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Col. Khalid Hussein, a veteran of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, will be the guest speaker.
Guthrie parade and ceremony
Guthrie’s parade will start Wednesday morning, with a tribute to veterans at the Golden Age Nursing Home at 10:15 a.m. The procession will continue down Oklahoma Avenue to Honor Park, where a ceremony at 10:40 a.m. will feature Capt. John Shore, a former U.S. Navy sailor who served from 1962 to 2003.
All events are open to the public and provide an opportunity for families, friends, and community members to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by our service members. For additional details on any of the events, please follow the provided links or contact the respective city offices.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
