Honoring Those Who Served: Veterans Day Events In Louisiana

Veterans Day is a day to honor and celebrate the men and women who have served their country. The men and women of the United States Armed Forces give of themselves to serve the people of America.

According to the Veterans Administration, Veterans Day's origins date back to the First World War. While the treaty to end the war was not signed until June 1919, the fighting had stopped months before "when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month."

Acadiana and the state of Louisiana have a long history of cherishing and honoring veterans. Whether in Baton Rouge or a smaller town, there will be various events to honor veterans.

A Free Veterans Day Concert Will Be Held in Lafayette

The Heymann Performing Arts Center will be the location for a Veterans Day Concert being put on, free of charge, by the Department of Louisiana Military Order of the Purple Heart & Auxillary. They will be joined by the Skyliners Big Band and the Acadiana Middle School Band. The event is this Sunday, November 10 at 3 p.m.

Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel Has Special Offer for Veterans

According to officials with Cypress Bayou Casino, they will be offering all veterans and active military members a $20 food or gift shop comp as long as they show their valid military ID. The offer is good on Monday, November 11, 2024. Veterans are asked to go to the Club Cypress Booth to get their comp which can with used at either Cafe Delphine, Mabel's Kitchen, or Bizzute's Gift Shop.

Ruck and Run for Heroes Will Be Held in Youngsville

The Ruck and Run for Heroes will be held on Sunday, November 10 at Youngsville Veterans Park. It is free to watch those running. The run begins at 7 a.m., and people are asked to park next door or across the street from the park. Speakers will include Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter and Acadiana Veteran Alliance Founder Andrew Ward.

Fountain Memorial Will Hold Their Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Fountain Memorial will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 1010 Pandora Street in Lafayette. Various veterans groups will attend the ceremony, which will include a speaker and refreshments.

The City of Scott Will Hold a Ceremony for Veterans

The City of Scott will hold a Veterans Ceremony on Monday, November 11 starting at 9 a.m. All veterans are welcome. The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial at the Rail in Scott. The address is 916 Cayret Street.