Veterans Tribute Weekend
November 6-8, 2020
Make your plans now to join us in Jacksonville, NC where you’ll Receive A Hero’s Welcome during our Veterans Tribute Weekend! Be sure to check out more information on hotels, things to do and see, and places to eat while you are in Jacksonville.
Friday, November 6
Kick-off Concert
Check back soon for more details.
Saturday, November 7
Annual Veterans Day Parade, 10AM
Along Western Boulevard; Parking available at Coastal Carolina Community College; Hosted by Rolling Thunder Chapter 5
Salute our Nation’s Heroes and their supporters during this 2-mile parade.
Free Family Fun Event, 1-5PM
Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex, 100 Recreation Lane
- Touch-A-Truck area will feature several military vehicles, large City work vehicles, and monster trucks
- Kids activities and games will include a rock wall, laser tag, military face painting, giant Connect 4 Basketball and more
- Hay rides
- Food trucks
- More info coming soon!
Museum of the Marine Presentations
Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center, 100 Recreation Lane
Check back soon for a list of presentations by the Carolina Museum of the Marine.
Lejeune Memorial Gardens Guided Tours
Located at Johnson Boulevard and Montford Landing Road
Tour the Lejeune Memorial Gardens where you can learn military history and honor the fallen.
A shuttle will be available to the Gardens from the Family Event at the Commons. More details coming soon.
Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day Ceremony, 11AM
Hosted by the Onslow County Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16; 300 Sherwood Road
Open to the public. A reception will follow.