Veterans Tribute Events November 10 and 11

Veterans Tribute Events November 10 & 11

League City is extremely proud of our veterans and service members. To show our appreciation, the City is partnering with various organizations to host a variety of activities over two days to honor our local heroes and educate our community about the sacrifices they have made to serve and protect our country.

Sunday, November 10

Residents of all ages are invited to the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center on Sunday, November 10 to experience an immersive exhibit featuring military artifacts from WWI to the present, a panel discussion with local veterans, an expo featuring non-profit groups that serve veterans and their families, and the screening of a documentary that features a local veteran dealing with PTSD as he transitions from military to civilian life. Below is a lineup of what attendees can expect. You don't have to be a veteran or service member to attend.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expo with non-profit groups that serve veterans and their family members

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artifact and art exhibit featuring items and imagery from WWI to the present day

1:45 p.m. Panel discussion featuring candid conversations with local veterans and their families regarding the transition from military to civilian life

3:15 p.m. Screening of the documentary "Hell or High Seas" which follows a local Navy veteran as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime-sailing around Cape Horn. The documentary is a moving portrait of a veteran using his own painful journey with PTSD to find healing for himself and others.

Monday, November 11

Veterans, current service members, and their families are invited to League City's annual Veterans Day Ceremony featuring speakers, musical performances, local dignitaries, and a complimentary BBQ lunch (while supplies last).

The ceremony and lunch starts at 11 a.m. at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, but guests are encouraged to arrive starting at 10:30 a.m. to enjoy patriotic music performed by the League City Band. Immediately following the ceremony and luncheon will be a second screening of the documentary "Hell or High Seas." Attendees will also be able to view the military artifact exhibit and visit the non-profit expo.

If you are unable to make it out to either day, the artifact and art exhibit is open for viewing in the Civic Center lobby on Tuesday, November 12 through Thursday, November 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, November 15 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Watch the video below to learn more about the exhibit.

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