Let’s Honor Vets in Lewisville

Do you and your children get the day of for Veterans Day? If so, what do you do? Many of us get the days off, we see big sales, and we do a little sleeping in, but we should use the day to honor those who protect(ed) and serve. Honors veterans in Lewisville this Veterans Day.

Facts about Veterans Day

We celebrate Veteran’s Day on November 11^th each year to celebrate and honor those who have served our country in the armed forced. Veterans Day is a holiday that dates back to the Wilson administration in 1919. Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11^th as Armistice Day. Veterans Day replaced Armistice Day in 1954. Veterans is not the same as Memorial Day. Veterans is a day to honor American veterans whether deceased or alive.

Veterans Day Events near Lewisville

You can find a number of events to celebrate vets:

• Flower Mound Veterans Day Relay

The relay kicks off at 8:30 am and lasts until 5 pm,

• Flower Mound Day Ceremony

On November 8^th , the ceremony is a day-long event with cake, picnics, and events. The ceremony starts at 1 pm and lasts until 3 pm.

• The Colony Five Star Complex

Attend A Salute to Veterans on November 7^th. You will enjoy live music, festival events, and a Beer Garden.

More Ways to Help

If you cannot attend, consider doing something on your own to honor vets.

• Thank a vet
• Take a vet to lunch
• Feed homeless veterans
• Donate to an organization that assists veterans
• Volunteer with veterans

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