Veterans Day is Thursday. Here’s when and where parades, special events are scheduled
After a year when the pandemic canceled so many events, local organizations have planned a Veterans Day full of parades and activities to celebrate past and current military service members.
Don’t forget, Veterans Day is also a federal and state holiday, so some places — including the U.S. Post Office and government offices — will be closed Thursday.
What events are happening Thursday?
Veterans Day Ceremony on Hilton Head
▪ When: 10 a.m.
▪ Where: The ceremony will be at the Shelter Cove Veterans Memorial Park on Hilton Head Island.
Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade
▪ When: 10 a.m.
▪ Where: The parade begins and ends at the Beaufort National Cemetery on Boundary Street.
Bluffton Township Veterans Day Parade
▪ When: 10 a.m.
▪ Where: The parade begins at Alljoy Road and goes through Old Town Bluffton before ending on Dr. Mellichamp Drive.
Veterans Day Parade in Savannah
▪ When: 10 a.m.
▪ Where: The parade route is different from previous years due to construction on Broughton Street. It will begin at Gwinnett and Abercorn streets and travel north through downtown before ending on Price Street.
“Salute to Service” Military Appreciation event in Port Royal
▪ When: 1 to 4 p.m.
▪ Where: The community-wide event organized by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will be at the Naval Heritage Park in Port Royal. It includes free hot dogs for the first 1,000 folks with a military ID, food trucks, swag bags and presentations by installation commanders and community leaders.
Jasper County Veterans Affairs dinner
▪ When: 5:30 p.m.
▪ Where: A free dinner sponsored by Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is being served at 651 Grays Highway in Ridgeland, according to the S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs website.
Do you know of a Beaufort County or Jasper County event that’s not listed? Email newsroom@islandpacket.com, and we’ll update this story.
This story was originally published November 9, 2021 at 2:02 PM.
