Celebrate Veterans Day In Mission Viejo

Press release from the City of Mission Viejo:

October 19, 2023

The City of Mission Viejo’s annual Veterans Day observance is on Saturday, November 11 at the Norman P. Murray Community Center in Veterans Plaza next to the facility entrance.

The outdoor ceremony will begin at 2 pm and include keynote speaker Colonel Matthew D. Lundgren, Commanding Officer of Headquarter Battalion, First Marine Division and guest speaker retired Army veteran Jessica Foat of Be Well OC.

The event will also feature a live vocal performance of patriotic songs; presentation of colors by the Marine Color Guard as well as a three-volley rifle salute and taps. To support folks with hearing impairments, the ceremony will feature sign language interpretation. After the ceremony, patrons will enjoy an indoor dessert and beverage reception in the Sycamore Room.

The community center is located at 24932 Veterans Way. For more information, call 949-470-3061 or 949-470-8412. The ceremony will air live on Cox Channel 30 and AT&T Channel 99. It will be rebroadcasted at cityofmissionviejo.org/MVTV.

This press release was produced by the City of Mission Viejo. The views expressed here are the author’s own.