Contact: Lisa Simmons, MOTT
617-973-8508
Vicki Cimino, Connelly Partners
617-521-5428
For Immediate Release
BOSTON, November 10, 2012 -This Veterans Day, Massachusetts invites you to honor those who have served their country during America’s greatest times of need. Visit monuments that commemorate famous battles and patriots,experience a historic warship, or participate in the many parades and ceremonies taking place throughout the state.
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Greater Boston:
Veterans Day Ceremony, Boston – Held each year in Memorial Hall at the State House, the annual Veterans Day Ceremony welcomes the public. Friday, November 11, at 10 a.m.
Women are Veterans, Too! Event, Boston - The annual Women Are Veterans Too! event, sponsored by the Women Veterans' Network, celebrates the service of women in the military. The ceremony includes a presentation of the Outstanding Woman Veteran Award, which is presented to a Massachusetts resident whose military and community service is extraordinary. Thursday, November 3, at 11 a.m.
Veterans Day Parade, Arlington – This annual parade will be held on Friday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m., beginning on Massachusetts Avenue in East Arlington and proceeding along Mass. Ave to Monument Square in Arlington Center. Ceremonies will be held here to honor those who served.
USS Constitution, Boston–Defeater of four British frigates during the War of 1812, the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Open Thursday to Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley:
Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade, Gloucester –On November 11,at 9 a.m. a ceremony at Gloucester High School will precede the city’s Veterans Day Parade. The parade ends at American Legion Square where an 11 a.m. ceremony will honor World War I veterans.
Flag Retirement Ceremony, Concord – The Flag Retirement Ceremony is traditionally held each year on Veteran’s Day and enables Concordians the opportunity to retire their American Flags in a respectful and appropriate manner. November 11, 8 a.m.,Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
South of Boston:
Colonial Military Exercises, Plymouth – On Friday, November 11, learn first-hand about the experience of New England’s first colonial militiamen and see a variety of military demonstrations. In the early years of New Plimoth Colony, all men between the ages of 16 to 60 years served in the militia. Watch as one of the squadrons takes their turn in practicing at arms!
Central Massachusetts:
Dedication of WWII Outdoor Monument, Grafton – Join in the official dedication ceremonies for Grafton’s outdoor monument to World War II veterans at the Historic Grafton Common on Friday, November 11, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Veterans Day Program at the Asa Waters Mansion, Millbury – Commemorate Veterans Day as noted author and authority on our country’s early military, George C. Neumann, presents “General George Washington: How He Won the Unwinnable War.” Veterans receive complimentary ticket. Friday, November 11, 7 p.m.
Grafton Veterans Tell Their Stories – On Sunday, November 13, from 2 - 4 p.m., listen to the stories and experiences of Grafton’s WWII veterans.
Western Massachusetts:
Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, Pittsfield – Pittsfield honors its servicemen and women with its annual parade, beginning at 10 a.m. on November 11, at Pittsfield City Hall and ending at the Peace Monument on Veterans Way.
Annual Veterans Day Parade, North Adams –North Adams’ Annual Veterans Day Parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Home on November 11. A subsequent ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial on Eagle Street.
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