Veterans Day in Fresno County: Here’s a roundup of events happening this year
Communities across Fresno County are gathering to honor military service members past and present.
Events range from a parade and pancake breakfasts to concerts and a car show.
Here’s a roundup of some of the Veterans Day events taking place around the Central Valley:
Fresno City College Veterans Day
Fresno City College is celebrating Veterans Day as well as the 31st anniversary of the Veterans Peace Memorial on the college’s campus.
Dedicated on Nov. 9, 1993, the monument is surrounded on three sides by the Court of Honor. It serves as a “reminder of the wars and conflicts fought by our citizen-soldiers to preserve our freedom,” the college said in a news release.
While the Veterans Day celebration honors all military service members, Fresno City College will recognize Gulf War veterans at the 2024 event. The keynote speaker for this year will be Fresno County Sheriff Deputy Paul Haros.
When: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7
Where: 1101 E University Ave, Fresno
How much: Free
Info: fresnocitycollege.edu
Veterans Day Parade
The 105th annual Central Valley Veteran’s Day parade will start at Fresno City Hall and wind through downtown Fresno.
It features classic cars, color guards, marching bands and more.
The 2024 event is sponsored by Table Mountain Rancheria Casino and Resort as well as Clovis Veterans Memorial District.
When: 9:30 to 11:11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11
Where: 2600 Fresno St., Fresno
How much: Free
Info: centralvalleyvdp.org or Facebook
Clovis Veterans Day
Join the Clovis Veterans Memorial District in celebrating Veterans Day with a variety of activities
In addition to a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m., the community celebration includes a car show with a live band from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a patriotic concert at 11 a.m.
Also in store are a blood drive and screenings of documentaries about veterans.
The Community Heritage Center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The veterans memorial district also holds an annual Veterans Day dinner to honor local veterans.
When: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11
Where: 808 Fourth St, Clovis
How much: Free
Info: cvmdistrict.org or Facebook
Kingsburg Veterans Day breakfast
Commemorate Veterans Day in Kingsburg with a pancake breakfast.
The event is sponsored by Kingsburg Lions Club and Corsaro’s Family Pizza, according to an Instagram post.
When: 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov 11
Where: 1450 Ellis St. , Kingsburg
How much: Donation $5 donation, free for veterans
Info: business.kingsburgchamber.com, Facebook or Instagram
Knights of Columbus Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus is hosting a Veterans Day breakfast that’s open to community members. The menu features eggs, potatoes, sausage, pancakes, orange juice and coffee.
When: After 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. masses, Sunday, Nov. 10
Where: Holy Family Catholic Church, 1275 Smith St., Kingsburg,
How much: $10, $5 for kids
Info: Facebook
Field of Honor flag display and breakfast
On Veterans Day weekend, hundreds of U.S. flags will be displayed on the event lawn of Tesoro Viejo’s Town Center to “pay tribute to those brave men and women who serve protecting our nation’s freedom,” the Madera planned community said on its website.
Each flag in the Field of Honor display will have a card displaying the name of a military veteran, their branch of service and the years they served, Tesoro Viejo said.
Tesoro Viejo will also host a breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11, that includes pancakes, sausages, bacon, juice and coffee.
When: Field of Honor flag display on Monday, Nov. 11, and Tuesday, Nov. 12. Breakfast is 8 to 11 a.m. Monday
Where: 1540 Town Center Blvd., Madera
How much: Free, $5 donation for breakfast
Info: tesoroviejo.com or Instagram
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