Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, 11/11/11. Here are a few of the special events planned to honor veterans in the Salt Lake area.
Salt Lake County Veterans Day Ceremony and 9/11 Memorial Dedication
Salt Lake County's 13th annual Veteran’s Day Celebration will honor the more than 450 county employees and family members who have served in the military branches, and dedicate a 9/11 Memorial in the government center plaza. The celebration will include a speech from Mayor Corroon, musical numbers by the West High Choir and Ben Lomond Bag Piper Corps, and posting of the flag by the West High Navy ROTC.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, 11:15 a.m.
Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 State St.
801-468-3000
All-Day Events Honoring Veterans at the University of Utah
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Panel Discussion: "Intelligence Operations: Looking for the Bad Guys"
Union Theatre, Olpin Union Building
11 a.m.
Full Dress Military Ceremony and 21-Gun Salute
Ballroom, Olpin Union Building
The ceremony will pay tribute to 11 Utah veteran honorees, who will receive honorary medallions followed by a cannon salute.
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Vintage Military Vehicles on Display
South of the Olpin Union Building
7-8 p.m.
56th Annual Veterans Day Concert
Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band With Granite District High School Choir
John M. Huntsman Center
Taylorsville Veterans Day Parade and Program
11 a.m.
Veterans Day Parade, 4900 S. 2700 W.
12:15 p.m.
Taylorsville's Veteran's Day program includes Governor Gary Herbert as keynote speaker, flag ceremonies, recognition of Taylorsville students in the poster and essay contests, patriotic musical numbers, historic military displays, and the unveiling of the first of nine sculptures of the future Veterans Memorial. Taylorsville City Hall, 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd.
Free Admission to The Living Planet Aquarium
The Living Planet Aquarium will offer free admission to veterans and current military service members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Free admission is good for those on active duty, retired members of the military, veterans, members of the National Guard and reservists.
Living Planet Aquarium
725 E. 10600 S.
801-355-3474
Free Meals and Discounts for Veterans
Some of the Salt Lake area restaurants offering free or discounted meals for veterans include Applebee's, Chili's, Golden Corral, Famous Dave's, Hooters, Outback, Krispy Kreme, Subway and 7-11. Check website for details.
Fee Free Weekend at U.S. National Parks
In honor of our nation's veterans, all U.S. National Parks offer free admission Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 11-13, 2011.
