Veterans Day events around Georgia-Carolina

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Veterans Day events around Georgia-Carolina

By NBC Augusta Staff

The following is a list of events taking place on Veterans Day. All events are scheduled to take place Tuesday, November 11, 2008.

CSRA Veterans Day Parade

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Broad Street in downtown Augusta

Additional Information: Supporting the parade will be a Joint Service Color Guard, a marching unit from the 15th Regimental Signal Brigade, and noncommissioned officers who will serve as judges.
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Veterans Breakfast

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location: Mossy Creek Elementary in North Augusta

Additional Information: A continental breakfast will be held for pupils' family members who are veterans. Afterward, the North Augusta High School Navy Junior ROTC will march in the school's front lot.
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Salute to Veterans

Time: 9 a.m.

Location: Harlem Middle School in Harlem

Additional Information: Sgt. Pat Newman with the U.S. Army Signal will speak to students.
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Augusta State University’s Veterans Day

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: ASU’s Quadrangle.

Additional Information: Prior to the 11 a.m. ceremony, a 21-gun salute will be presented at the Arsenal Cemetery at 10 a.m.
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Park Ceremony

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Wade Hampton Veterans Park in North Augusta

Additional Information: This event will feature Col. John Holwick, Fort Gordon garrison commander.
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Heroes Overlook Veterans Day Observance

Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Riverwalk on 10th Street in downtown Augusta

Additional Information: Fort Gordon's commander, color guard and band will participate in the event.
__________________________________________________________ Strom Thurmond High Veterans' Day Celebration

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Strom Thurmond High in Edgefield

Additonal Information: This year, the observance will include speakers and highlight those who have served in the National Guard. Emcee for the event will be Jane Herlong.
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Signal Band Veterans Day Concert

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Alexander Hall at Fort Gordon

Additional Information: The U.S. Army Signal Corps Band and the Lakeside High School Symphonic Band will give a Veterans Day Celebration Concert.
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Savannah River Winds Patriotic Concert

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Grace United Methodist Church, Wesley Center in North Augusta

Additional Information: Terry Sams will read the Gettysburg Address. Concert will support CSRA Wounded Warrior Project.

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