KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Several organizations across Kansas City observed Veterans Day on Friday, but many others have events planned for Saturday, which is officially Veterans Day.
Here’s a listing of events and options as Kansas Citians honor the service of veterans.
- The National World War I Museum and Memorial is offering free admission to veterans and active-duty military personnel from Friday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Nov. 12. General admission for the public is half-price during the weekend.
A free Veterans Day ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in the auditorium and lobby of the Museum and Memorial.
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- At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Spring Hill is hosting a dedication ceremony for the Veterans Memorial Plaza at 20201 Veterans Lane, Spring Hill.
- The 104th Leavenworth County Veterans Day parade will start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday from downtown Leavenworth. This year’s theme is “Honoring our Veterans Services Past and Present.”
- At 11:10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, the Truman High School JROTC is hosting a Veterans Day parade at 112 W. Lexington Ave. in Independence.
- At 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Catholic Cemeteries is hosing a Veterans Day observance at Resurrection Cemetery, 8300 Quivira Road in Lenexa. The American Legion Band will perform songs starting at 1:30 p.m. as well as during the program that starts at 2 p.m.
- The 2Hot2Handle BBQ KC food truck is hosting a special menu that includes free offerings for veterans with a valid military ID. The food truck will operate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 2101 NW Platte Road, Riverside, Missouri.
- Between Nov. 9 and 14, all Kansas city-area Commerce Bank locations will present a challenge coin to veterans. Veterans are able to take a photo with their challenge coin. The bank plans to make a $10 donation — up to $10,000 — to the Veterans Community Project for each photo shared.
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