8 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In Berlin

BERLIN, CT — Veterans Day is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with several opportunities around Berlin to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, both in times of war and peace.

Originally called Armistice Day, Veterans Day is always observed on Nov. 11 to reflect the signing of the armistice ending World War I at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

The observance was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to include veterans who served in World War II and the Korean War.

Here are some upcoming Veterans Day events you shouldn’t miss:

•Berlin Veterans Day Program, Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Catherine M. McGee School, 899 Norton Road, Berlin. Parents, students, staff, and community members welcome. Transportation available for seniors: Contact Tina Doyle at 860-828-7006 to arrange. Special seating arrangements are available by calling 860-828-6581.

• The Berlin Lions Club Luminary Display for Veterans: The Lions will be honoring our Veterans on Saturday, Nov. 8, with its sixth annual Luminary Display at Veterans Park in Berlin. All proceeds generated from this event will go to helping Berlin Veterans who are in need. The display path will include Veterans Park, Massirio Drive, Farmington Avenue from Lower Lane up to the monument on Worthington Ridge, and Farmington Avenue from Massirio Drive to Porters Pass. Also included are the monuments in East Berlin and Percival Avenue and Percival Pond. The display will begin at 4 p.m. and illuminate throughout the night. Visit the Berlin Lions website, berlinlions.org, to purchase luminaries for $10 each or three for $20 and to see images from last year's display. Luminaries can also be purchased at Kensington Auto and Kensington Opticians or mail payments to Berlin Lions Charities, PO Box 7284, Berlin, CT 06037.

• The Kensington Garden Club will present its annual Veterans Memorial Display to honor those who have served. The display will be on view at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library until the week after Veterans Day. If you wish to add the name of a local veteran or a family member of a local resident, please fill out the form at this link.

• Virtual Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Veterans Day program highlights the different military branches within the United States, what they do, and why they are so important to our country and the world. This program also features interviews with retired and active duty Marines, as well as a Marine spouse. Event is Thursday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. Information and registration at this link.

• The Mohegan Sun is hosting its 11th annual Vets Rock, a heartfelt tribute to our nation’s heroes — active-duty military and veterans — who inspire us with their courage and commitment. It takes place at the casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Connecticut Veterans Affairs and the Middletown Council of Veterans to host a Veterans Day Ceremony at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown.

• Connecticut will host the 10th Annual CT Veterans Day Race in Coventry on Nov. 8, featuring a 4-mile run, 3-mile walk, and 3-mile ruck.

• Vets Are Free At the New England Air Museum near Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. It is offering free admission for veterans and active military members on Veterans Day.

For other Veterans Day events throughout Connecticut, click on this link.

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