Veteran's Day Celebration Guide to Metro Atlanta

Army, Navy, Air Force Marines. Celebrate the un-sung heroes that have kept our country safe in times past, as those who are currently serving state-side and abroad. Metro Atlanta has several events this Veteran's Day to let your patriotism shine!

Veterans Day Program
When: Nov. 8th
Time: 9:30 am
Perimeter Church
9500 Medlock Bridge Road
Duluth GA 30097
Info: 678-405-2300
Cost: Free
In honor of current and former members of the armed forces. A reception showcases the mobile D-Day museum.

Open House and Veterans Recognition Ceremony
When: Friday, November 10th
Time: 9 am - 1 pm (light refreshments at noon)
National Archives and Records Administration-Southeast Region
5780 Jonesboro Road
Morrow GA 30260
Info: 770-968-2100
Cost: Free
Facility tours, patriotic music and workshops on NARA military holdings and online resources. Veterans will be recognized for their contributions, and are encouraged to wear their service hats and medals.

Atlanta Veterans Day Parade
When: Saturday, November 11th
Time: 11:11 am
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Centennial Olympic Park Drive N.W.
Atlanta GA 30313
Info: 770-458-7934
Cost: Free - Free admission
The Army Ground Forces Band leads, from West Peachtree Street near Pine Street, south on Peachtree to Marietta Street, then on to Centennial Olympic Park. Includes special recognition of Georgia's 48th Brigade, recently back from Iraq. Veterans' groups, ROTC units, Air Force Band members and the Loganville Middle School Band will participate.

Dawsonville Veterans Day Celebration
When: Saturday, November 11th
Time: 9:30 am parade; 11 am ceremonies
Downtown Dawsonville Square at the Old Courthouse
at Ga. 53
Dawsonville GA 30534
Info: 706-265-6278
Cost: Free
A parade with veterans, speakers, a wreath-laying, a 21-gun salute, a color guard, a service for Purple Heart recipients and a "heroes celebration" for the military, law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical personnel.

Franklin County 4-H Veterans Day Memorial Horse Show
When: Saturday, November 11th
Time: 10 am pleasure classes and tribute to veterans; 2 pm running classes
Northeast Georgia Saddle Club
Shoal Creek Road
Lavonia GA 30553
Info: 706-498-7571
Cost: $4 per class for participants; spectators free
A tribute to veterans, plus competition in all age divisions of pleasure, fun and running classes. Benefits the club's horsemanship drill team.

Georgia Freedom Festival
When: Saturday, November 11th
Time: 11:11 am - 5:00 pm
Town Center Park
370 Buford Highway
Suwanee GA 30024
Info: 770-446-8524
Cost: Free - Free admission; donations accepted
Concerts throughout the day feature local bands. Benefits the Freedom Alliance Fund, set up to help children of fallen soldiers.

Veterans Day Dance
When: Saturday, November 11th
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Rhodes Jordan Park
100 E. Crogan St.
Lawrenceville GA 30045
Info: 770-822-5414
Cost: $5
Celebrates armed forces. Features big band music, so a uniform or period attire is suggested.

Veterans Day Parade
When: Saturday, November 11th
Time: 10 am parade; 11 am patriotic ceremony
Marietta Square
Roswell Street at Park Square
Marietta GA 30060
Info: 770-794-5502
Cost: Free - Free admission
A Marietta Kiwanis Club project that includes marching bands, drill teams, floats, veterans' organizations and military vehicles. The parade starts at Roswell Street Baptist Church, proceeds to the Marietta Square, continues on South, West and East Park Square and disbands on Lawrence Street. A ceremony follows in the Marietta Square.

Veterans Freedom Motorcycle Ride
When: Saturday, November 11th
Time: 9 a.m. registration; 10:30 a.m. ride
Veterans Memorial Park
Ga. 100 at Taliaferro Street
Tallapoosa GA 30176
Info: 770-537-4708
Cost: $25 per bike; includes T-shirt, American flag and lunch; $10 additional rider
An 80-mile police-escorted ride. Benefits Veterans Memorial Park in Tallapoosa

Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony
When: Saturday, November 11th
Time: 2:00 pm
Cauble Park at Lake Acworth
4425 Beach St.
Acworth GA 30101
Info: 770-917-1234
Cost: Free - Free admission; donations and paver purchases will be accepted
A ribbon-cutting with speeches and music at Patriots Point in tribute to all who have served in American military forces.

Everyone is either related to someone, or atleast knows someone who has been, or is currently serving in the United States military. Speaking as former Air Force, you may not agree with war, our President or the U.S.'s involvement overseas, but one thing we can agree on as a Nation is supporting our troops and wishing them a speedy, safe return home. Please come out Atlanta this Veteran's Day and show your support.