Veterans Day events across Southwest Florida

Writer: Carolina Guzman
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American flags waving in the wind on Veterans Day in Punta Gorda. CREDIT: WINK News

Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and bravery of those who have served in the military.

In Southwest Florida, communities come together to recognize this important day through various events and ceremonies, including parades, memorial services and educational programs.

Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on Nov. 11, which this year falls on Monday.

Here are some events being held across Southwest Florida:

Lee County

Fort Myers

MIDPOINT MADNESS Veterans Day 5K

You must be a veteran to run the Veterans Day 5K. However, the Midpoint Madness registration is open to anyone.

Tickets to register are $20 for veterans and $40 for the public.

  • Hosted by Fort Myers YMCA
  • Monday, begins at 6:30 p.m.
  • 1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919

Cape Coral

Veterans Day Parade

The community will honor our American Heroes and pay tribute to those who lost their lives, those who served honorably and those still proudly serving our country. The Veterans Day celebration is a cooperative effort between the City of Cape Coral’s Parks and Recreation and local community volunteering.

  • Hosted by the City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation
  • Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Cape Coral Parkway (south side, heading west from Cape Coral Street to Chester Street) 

Veterans Day Breakfast

Ten-year breakfast tradition to celebrate Veterans Day. The students all line the hallways and cheer for Veterans and their families.

  • Hosted by Oasis Middle School
  • Monday, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
  • Oasis Middle School

Sanibel

Annual Veterans Day Celebration

The Lee Coast Chapter Military Officers Association of America, in partnership with the City of Sanibel, invites the community to join their annual Veterans Day Celebration.

  • Hosted by the Lee Coast Chapter Military Officers Association of America
  • Monday, beginning at 11 a.m.
  • Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Rd.

Estero

Veterans Day Park Party

There will be wartime mini-musicals, free hot dogs, an American classic and muscle car show, patriotic songs by the New Horizons Choir, face painting and a visit by Too Tall Tori.

Residents are encouraged to bring family, friends and neighbors, along with lawn chairs or blankets.

  • Hosted by the City of Estero
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Estero Community Park
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The Veterans Day Parade in Cape Coral in 2021. CREDIT: WINK News.

Charlotte County

Veterans Day Parade

Port Charlotte

The Charlotte County Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for 9 a.m., Monday. The parade will start at Port Charlotte Beach Park, travel along Harbor Boulevard to Edgewater Drive and on to the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park.

  • Hosted by the county
  • Monday, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Port Charlotte Beach Park Complex, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Collier County

Naples

Veterans Day Breakfast

A Veterans Day Breakfast is a way to thank all the people who have served our country. Breakfast is free for all Veterans and $10 for non-veterans.

  • Hosted by ELKS
  • Monday, begins at 9 a.m.
  • 11250 Tamiami Trail East, Ste A1, Naples, FL, 34113

Marco Island

Veterans Day Celebration Concert

Bring your lawn chairs as the free concert will feature the Dave Bray Band.

  • Hosted by the City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation
  • Sunday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Veterans Community Park

Hendry County

LaBelle

Resharp Veterans Day Thank You

All veterans and active-duty military personnel get one free sharpening with our Resharp machine. Just show your military ID.

  • Hosted by Vision Ace Hardware
  • Monday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • 350 W Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL, 33935

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