Vietnam War Veterans Day is on March 29. To pay homage to our veterans, we have curated this listing of events, memorials, and online exhibits that honor those who served during the Vietnam War era.
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National Vietnam WarVeterans Day at The Wall
March 29, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Join us as we welcome our 2023 The Wall That Heals hosts from Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania for a ceremony on the East Knoll of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2024.
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In Memory Program
VVMF’sIn Memoryprogram honors those who returned home from Vietnam and later died.To have a loved one considered for the In Memory program in 2023, you must submit your application to VVMF by March 29, 2024. https://www.vvmf.org/In-Memory-Program/
Vietnam War Commemoration
Offers a huge variety of information, history, resource materials, and event listings. A must visit site for Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Visit: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/about/national_vietnam_war_veterans_day/
United War Veterans Council
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Join us in honoring our Vietnam Veterans!
The UWVC is proud to partner withWounded Warrior Project,Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza,VVA Chapter 126and theNYC Department of Veterans’ Servicesto present a series of activities to mark Vietnam Veterans Day in New York City.
This year’s commemoration marks the 50th Anniversary observation of Vietnam Veterans Day, which was originally declared in 1974.
Veterans of all eras and supporters are invited to join us, in the spirit of the motto of Vietnam Veterans of America: “Never Again will One Generation of Veterans Abandon Another.”
Reading of the Names of the Fallen
9am – 11am
Ceremonial reading of the names of the over 1,700 New Yorkers who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.
Tribute March / Honor Ruck
(Endpoint at Vietnam Veterans Plaza)
EXTENDED (3.5 miles):Starts in Brooklyn. Meet at Cadman Plaza East & Tillary Streetby 9:00am(map)
CANYON OF HEROES (1 mile)Starts in Manhattan. Meet on the East side of City Hall Park, facing the Brooklyn Bridge by10:00am(map)
Retrace the steps of the 1985 Welcome Home Parade for Vietnam Veterans. The Extended route is recommended only for those physically fit enough to maintain a 20 minute per mile pace for 3.5 miles; other marchers should opt for the Canyon of Heroes route. Advance registration required.
Wreath Laying
11:30am – 12:30pm
Our annual ceremony honoring those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. Featuring military honors, remarks and reflections, presentation of proclamations, and presentation of the Patrick L. Gualtieri Service to Vietnam Veterans Award.
Veteran Resource Fair & Reunion
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Featuring exhibitors offering services to veterans ofall eras. Lunch will be provided for veteran attendees and their guests, courtesy of Wounded Warrior Project.
https://uwvc.org/2024-vietnam-veterans-day/
ALABAMA
National Vietnam War Veterans Day – Flag-raising Ceremony – Mobile, ALABAMA
March 29 @ 7:00 am–8:00 am
The South Alabama Veterans Council will host a Flag-raising ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial in commemoration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The event will pay tribute to and remember those who fought and died in the Vietnam War. The event is open to the public and free of charge.
VENUE: VIETNAM MEMORIAL
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park
2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36602
https://www.ussalabama.com/event/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day-flag-raising-ceremony/
Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony – Fort Rucker, ALABAMA
On March 29, 2024, at the Main Exchange, we are honoring National Vietnam War Veterans Day and recognizing our Vietnam veterans and their families who served in the Vietnam War for their service and sacrifice on behalf of our nation. Commemorative pins will be presented to Vietnam veterans and family members on Friday, March 29, starting 10:00 a.m. at the PX. Please join us for this very special day. Pins will be available at customer service for those unable to attend throughout the weekend. Limited time and limited quantities.
Ft Novosel Main Exchange
9214 Ruf Ave
Ft Novosel, AL 363625003
Store Hours: Mon-Sat 0900-1900
Phone: 334-503-9044
https://allevents.in/fort%20rucker/vietnam-veterans-pinning-ceremony/200026281152716#google_vignette
Dedication of Battle Cross – VVA Chapter 607
Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison Road
Montgomery, Alabama
For more details: jdonaldson@knology.net
ALASKA
Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day
Join us in acknowledging our Vietnam veterans. We will have speaker Connie Evans speaking at the event, which will be broadcast live at www.goodshepluth.org
Friday, Mar 29, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM AKDT
Good Shepard Lutheran Church
501 E Bogard
Wasilla, AK
Fees/Admission: Free
Alaska VA 50th Anniversary of the Commemoration of the Vietnam War / National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Join us on March 29th for the 50th Anniversary of the Commemoration of the Vietnam War / National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Friday, Mar 29, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.AHT
Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System
Lobby
1201 North Muldoon Road
Anchorage, AK
https://www.va.gov/alaska-health-care/events/
ARIZONA
Vietnam War Veterans Pinning Ceremony
Date & Time: Friday, Mar 29, 2024, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Building 52030, Arizona Street, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
https://allevents.in/fort%20huachuca/vietnam-war-veterans-pinning-ceremony/200026237012211
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Flag Ceremony
Date: March29,2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Town Hall
325 W. White Mountain Blvd.
Pinetop,AZ85929
VVA Chapter 95 – Prescott AZ VA Hosting Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration
March 29, 2024
Northern AZ VA Main Campus 11am-1pm
allandavis@commspeed.net
CALIFORNIA
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Please note all veterans and active-duty military will be allowed on for free on this date.
Date: March 30
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
VENUE: USS Hornet – Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
Please join the USS Hornet as we honor ourVietnam War Veterans on March 30, 2024. National Vietnam War Veterans Day (actual holiday is 03/29/2024) is a day to remember and honor the 9 million Americans who served during that war, as well as the 58,000 names on the wall at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC.
The USS Hornet CVS-12 was an anti-submarine aircraft carrier that served 3 tours off the coast of Vietnam at Yankee Station in the latter years of her active service. Most of the ship has been left in the exact state it was when it was decommissioned in 1970. Included in our aircraft collection are several from this era, including our US-2B Tracker, F8U-1 Crusader, TA-4J Skyhawk, UH-34D Seahorse, SH-2 Seasprite, SH-3H SeaKing, and our F4J Phantom II.
We have a special speaker coming to the USS Hornet on March 30, starting at 11 AM:Bill Collier, Vietnam War Marine Helicopter Pilot and author.Bill also flew for Air America after the Vietnam War.Bill flew the UH-34D Seahorse Helicopter on display at the USS Hornet Museum and will share his experiences with everyone who comes to the museum on the 30th.The main presentation starts at 11 AM and Bill will also have copies of his books for sale that he will be happy to autograph. For a preview:Marine Corps pilot returns to the same Helicopter he flew during Vietnam (youtube.com)
The USS Hornet Museum will also have a special Vietnam War temporary exhibit up all weekend, curated by our partners from the Nisei Veteran’s Exhibit.
https://uss-hornet.org/calendar/vietnam-war-veterans-day-2024
Operation: Homecoming 2023: Merced County, CALIFORNIA
March 29, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Free Lunch
Vietnam Veterans & Vietnam Era Veterans are invited to a Free Lunch. There will be Lunch, Awards, Drawings, Entertainment, and Prizes….
Date and time: Friday, March 29 · 11am – 1pm PDT
Location: 27180 Golden Valley Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day-tickets-865813289857?aff=erelexpmlt
Vietnam War Veteran’s Day Veteran’s Recognition Ceremony & Car Show
Mar 30, 2024, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
15305 6th Street, March ARB, CA 92518
Join us in honoring and recognizing the heroes who bravely served during the Vietnam War. Mark your calendars for the Vietnam War Veterans Day Veterans Recognition Ceremony and Car Show on March 30. Key Speaker: U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ronnie Imel
This event is a heartfelt tribute to our Vietnam War veterans, and we’re excited to have Staff Sergeant Ronnie Imel share his inspiring experiences and insights.
Rev up your engines and enjoy a spectacular car show, featuring a diverse range of classic and modern vehicles. It’s a day filled with camaraderie, patriotism, and appreciation for those who served our nation. Let’s come together as a community to express our gratitude and celebrate the resilience of our Vietnam War veterans.
https://rivcoveterans.org/events/vietnam-war-veterans-day-veterans-recognition-ceremony-car-show
Vietnam War Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony, March Air Force Reserve Base, California
March 30, 2024
Recognize all Vietnam War Veterans present with certificates from Vietnam War Commemoration. Guest speakers and free lunch for the Vietnam War Veterans.
Contact Information: John Hernandez
johnhernandezvfw@gmail.com
The Office of Congressman Kevin Kiley
Invites you to the Caifornia Congressional District Three Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony
March 29, 2024 17:30 – 19:00
Folsom Middle School Multipurpose Room
500 Blue Ravine Road
Folsom CA, 95630
Jack.Thompson@mail.house.gov
Honoring Vietnam Veterans
March 29, 2024, 11:00-2:00
Color Guard; BBQ Lunch
Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall
Solvang CA
dwn0809@gmail.com
VVA Chapter 982 – Dinner and Documentary Film
Elks Lodge 322
San Luis Obispo, Calif
Elks Lodge 322 honoring all veterans with a dinner and a new documentary about service dogs and the positive affects on the Vetean’s family. The film, By My Side by Vicki Topez
COLORADO
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Friday, March 29, 2024,4:00pm-6:00pm
Longmont American Legion Post 32
315 S. Bowen St
Longmont, CO
Price: Free
On March 29 we will recognize the previously unsung patriotism of our Vietnam War Veterans who served on active duty from November 1, 1955, to May 15th, 1975, regardless of where they served. The Longmont American Legion Post 32 will host an evening of remembrance, commencing at 4 p.m., March 29. The Post is inviting all local area living Vietnam War veterans and the families members of those veterans who are no longer with us to attend the Nation’s day to thank and honor our Vietnam War Veterans. Attendees are encouraged to display any military memorabilia in their possession at this event.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebration
President of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to speak Friday in Durango
Wreath-laying ceremony: 12:00 noon, Friday, March 29, Iris Park, near the Powerhouse Science Center
Vietnam Veterans Dinner
6-9 p.m.
VFW Post 4031
1550 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Phone: (970) 247-0384
Jim Knotts, president of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, will lay the wreath at noon and is a guest speaker at the dinner. Meal is free for all veterans.
CONNECTICUT
March 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day
Ceremonies in Greenwich, CT to honor those who served.
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 2024; 9 a.m.
Address: Observance at the Vietnam War Memorial
290 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 2024; 9:30 a.m.
Address: Observance at Eugene Morlot Memorial Park in Byram by the tree grove dedicated to town residents who lost their lives in service of their country
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 2024; 10:00 AM
Address: Observance at the Glenville War Memorial
266 Glenville Rd
Greenwich, CT 06831
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 2024; 11:00 AM
Address: Gathering at American Legion Post 29
248 Glenville Rd
Greenwich, CT 06831
https://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/several-ceremonies-planned-greenwich-vietnam-veterans-day
DELAWARE
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony — Vietnam Veterans of America Sussex County Chapter 1105
Date & Time: March29,2024; 2:00 pm
Address: The Circle/Vietnam War Monument
The Village of College Park
Off College Park Drive
Georgetown, DE
George Stone: stonege14@gmail.com, Patrick Moonan: paxmoonan67@gmail.com
During the ceremony, the names of the Sussex County fallen enshrined on the Sussex County Vietnam War monument will be read. That monument, previously next to the Sussex County Administration Building on, is now at the Village of College Park. American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro will assist with the presentation of colors and there will education on the proper folding of the American flag. The ceremony is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
https://baytobaynews.com/stories/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day-ceremony-set-in-georgetown,131074
FLORIDA
South Florida National Cemetery
March 29, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
Vietnam Wall will be displayed March 29-30, 2024 from 9am-4pm, Courtesy of Patriot Guard Riders
Orlando VA National Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 2024; 10:30 am
Location: Amphitheater
Orlando VA Medical Center
13800 Veterans Way
Orlando FL
Contact: Hansraj Raghunandan; 407-631-4436; Hansraj.Raghunandan@va.gov
This significant event aims to commemorate and express gratitude to the brave men and women who served during the Vietnam War.Parking for the event will be made available in the east and west parking garages, and in any available parking spots located in the south parking lot near the emergency room. Attendees are asked to refrain from parking in the Community Living Center and Domiciliary parking lots. In addition, Golf cart shuttles will be operating to assist with transporting attendees to and from the ground floor of both the east and west parking garages.
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National Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
Date/Time: Fri, Mar 29, 2024; 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: VFW Post 10178
550 N. McCall Rd
EnglewoodFlorida,34223
Keynote Speaker Col. Gerry Berry, Vietnam CH- 46 Pilot. BBQ Dinner. Featuring Trey Wanvig & His Band.
Ceremony at the Association of Veterans and Military Supporters Monument
6915 Del Webb Boulevard
Lakewood Ranch FL.
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day Englewood VFW 10178 Fund Raiser
550 N McCall Rd
Englewood, Fl 34223
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day
MARCH 29, 2024, OBSERVANCE CEREMONY
An Official Observance Ceremony to Publicly Honor the Courage & Sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces Men &Women Who Served in the Vietnam War, Both Living & Deceased, and Their Families, Including Personnel Who Were Prisoners-of-War or Listed as Missing-in-Action.
Plan to Arrive by 0830 Hours — Ceremony Commences Promptly at 0900 Hours
AT MAIN U.S. FLAGPOLE ASSEMBLY AREA AT THE JACKSONVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY
Weather Permitting There Will Be a Flyover By a Squadron of Retired Veterans Who Are Aviators
Further Information: Contact The Support Committee at Jacksonville National Cemetery
Public Information Officer is North JAX Rotarian Pat Mulvihill at 904.534.0035 / pem@axisp.com
VVA Chapter 1152 VN Pin Presentation ceremony
415 Water Oak Blvd.
Lady Lake, FL 32159
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GEORGIA
National Vietnam Veterans Day at Johns Creek Veterans Walk
Date & Time: March 29, 2024; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Venue: Newtown Park
3150 Old Alabama Road
Johns Creek,GA 30022
John’s Creek Veterans Association and Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association invite you to celebrate and honor National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Please join in honoring the Vietnam War Veterans at the Vietnam Wall, Johns Creek Veterans Walk at Newton Park.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Date & Time: March 29 @ 9:30 am–12:00 pm
Venue: National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center
1775 Legacy Way
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 685-5800
Join the National Infantry Museum as we dedicate the renovated Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall and commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Ceremony begins at 9:30 am.
https://nationalinfantrymuseum.org/events/2024-03-29/
HAWAII
2024 National Vietnam Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
Pre-parade ceremony 1630, Kuroda Field Fort DeRussy
Parade begins at 1800, Kalakaua Ave and Saratoga St
Parade forms up at 1730
Limited Parking Available at Kapi’olani Park lots 1 & 2
Parking Shuttle runs from 1500-1700
Contact Earl Hurrey for more information
earl@historicprograms.org
808-425-2908
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony – VVA Chapter 858 — Oahu, Hawaii
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
2177 Puowaina Dr., Honolulu 96813
Friday, March 29, 2024 — 10:00 a.m.
For more information: vva858oahuhi@gmail.com
IDAHO
Vietnam Veteran Recognition Day
The 4th Annual Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day celebration will take place in Meridian on Friday, March 29, from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at Kleiner Park (in the shelter east of the Senior Center). There will have Free food, music, flyovers, speakers, and countless resources for our Vietnam veterans and their families. Come out and enjoy the afternoon.
Time & Location: Mar 29, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
East Side of Kleiner Park, Kleiner Memorial Pkwy, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
https://www.idahoveterans.org/event-details/vietnam-veteran-recognition-day
ILLINOIS
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024 at 12:00 PM– 1:30 PM
Location: Jefferson Park War Memorial
5411 West Higgins Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
Join us to thank our Vietnam veterans for their service! American Legion Billy Caldwell Post 806. For God & country.
https://www.jeffersonparkchamber.com/events/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day
Vietnam Veterans Day Program
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Place: Veterans Memorial at Lakeview Park
1125 Schorr Lake Dr.
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
618-939-8600
In 2022, the City of Waterloo joined the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration as a Commemorative Partner. As a partner, we promise to assist the nation in thanking andhonoring our veterans and the nine million families that served during the Vietnam War Era. March 29th is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Last year, we held a Vietnam Veterans Day Program on Main Street in downtown Waterloo. This year, a program will be held at the Veterans Memorial at Lakeview Park on March 29 at 11 a.m. We have moved locations, because during this year’s program we will have a special dedication of the Vietnam Era soldier statue that was installed at the park in late 2022.
https://www.downstateil.org/waterloo-vietnam-veterans-day-program
Sea Stories: Remembering Vietnam
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024; 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: National Museum of the American Sailor
2531 Sheridan Road, BLDG 42
Great Lakes, Illinois 60088
In commemoration of those who served in the Vietnam War, join the National Museum of the American Sailor to learn firsthand the remarkable stories of these veterans. During this free moderated event, our incredible veterans will share their personal stories of the Vietnam War and their experiences serving in the military during this turbulent time in American history. If you are a Vietnam veteran and interested in receiving commemorative pin, please contact the National Museum of American Sailor at 847-688-3154 x215 or via email NHHC_NMAS@us.navy.mil.
INDIANA
Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum
Saturday, March 20, 2024 – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Free Gift for Vietnam Veterans of Indiana
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans – Reception Observing National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 2024; 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center Atrium
1481 W. 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
CONTACT: Jill Fewell (317) 549-5900; jill@whvv.org
A reception will take place at the Indianapolis Roudebush VA Medical Center in the main Atrium. A Time To Honor Veterans Gift will be presented to those who have not received their Gift of Gratitude. Please visit any time between 10 am and 2 pm.
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans – Reception Observing National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 2024 5pm to 8pm
Location: Martinsville VFW
1000 Josephine St.
Martinsville, IN 46151
FREE EVENT Including Dinner and refreshments for all Vietnam War Veterans while celebrating our National holiday.
CONTACT: Jill Fewell (317) 549-5900; jill@whvv.org
IOWA
Vietnam Veterans Day Dinner
Date & Time: Sat Mar 30, 2024; 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Location: Veterans Hall, 306 West Monroe Street, Mount Pleasant, IA
Contact: Bill Wixom (319) 931-6759
Free dinner with keynote address from Brigadier General (Retired) Martin Graber focusing on southeastern Iowa’s Vietnam veterans’ contributions to the war and their community upon returning. There will be historic items on display around the dining room.
https://allevents.in/mount%20pleasant/vietnam-veterans-day-dinner/200026168492328
KANSAS
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Time: Saturday, March 30, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Place: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 42nd & Broadway, Kansas City 64111
Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park,Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Fountain
Commemorate the 51st anniversary (March 29, 1973) of US troop withdrawal from Vietnam with the Vietnam Veterans of America and KC Celtic Pipes & Drums
https://kcparks.org/event/vietnam-veterans-day/
Honoring Our Veterans
Date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2 p.m. – 3:30 pm CDT
Location: Wyandotte County Historical Society and Museum
631 North 126th Street
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
We invite you to join us in celebrating some of our local veterans who have selflessly served the United States of America. This event honors black and brown veterans of Wyandotte County.
The ceremony will include a special acknowledgement of Vietnam veterans who served between November 11, 1955, and May 15, 1975. Light refreshments served following the program. Questions–please call (660)525-2597 or (913)573-5002
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honoring-our-veterans-tickets-841892762917
KENTUCKY
Vietnam Veterans Day Tri An Monument – VVA Chapter 454
March 29, 2024 — 1100 – 1300
Day of honoring those who served during the Vietnam War era.
Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial Park
10707 Taylorsville Road
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
Speakers, include Marj Graves, Caro Pike, Mayor of Jeffersontown and other guest. VVA National President, Jack McManus will be in attendance.
Lunch, cake, and cookies will be served.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024 at 12:00 pm to Sat Mar 30 2024 at 05:00 pm
Location: American Legion Post 8
1230 Man O’War Place
Lexington, KY
Rolling Thunder KY 5 and American Legion Post 8 will be presenting the Kentucky Traveling Vietnam Wall on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This year the Wall is a wonderful tribute to the brave Kentuckians, who gave their lives for our country during the Vietnam War. Come out and experience this touching tribute. It will affect you in a patriotic and reverent way not soon forgotten.
https://allevents.in/lexington/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day/200026133080618
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024; 11:00 am
Location: 127 Gold Vault Road
Fort Knox, KY 40121
In honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, the Fort Knox Exchange will present Vietnam Veterans with commemorative pins in a pinning ceremony at 1100-1300 on 29 March at Fort Knox Main Exchange. Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, can receive a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin. Veterans who typically do not have access to the base OR post should PARS: include instructions on how Veterans without installation privileges can access base for the ceremony.
https://allevents.in/fort%20knox/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day/200026262388035
LOUISIANA
WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
Date and Time: Friday Mar 29, 2024; 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
Chennault Aviation And Military Museum
701 Kansas Lane
Monroe, LA 71203
Fees/Admission: FREE FOR VETERAN’S EACH ADDITIONAL GUEST IS $10
http://www.chennaultmuseum.org
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MAINE
State of Maine National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony 2024: Augusta, ME
March 29 : 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
For tickets visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day-ceremony-tickets-846091361037
Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony
Date & Time: March29,2024; 11:00 AM
Address:Veterans Memorial Park
Corner of Pool Street & Alfred Street
Biddeford,ME04005
The City of Biddeford will mark the Vietnam War Veterans Day with a commemorative ceremony and flag raising. The event, organized by Mayor Marty Grohman and the Veterans Committee, will be held at Memorial Park. The ceremony will feature a tribute to Vietnam Veterans by Joseph Armstrong, President of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Post 1044, and a tribute to Veterans killed in action by Raoul Goulet, American Legion Post 26. Conrad Letellier, First Vice President of VVA Post 1044, will read of list of servicepeople from Maine still missing in action (MIA).
https://www.biddefordmaine.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=3049
MASSACHUSETTS
National Vietnam War Veterans Day at Haverhill Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park – Haverhill, MA
Join us on Friday, Marcy 29th, at 10 am for National Vietnam War Veterans Day at Haverhill Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park (Mill Brook Park) on Mill St.
Master of Ceremonies: Council President Thomas Sullivan
National Anthem performed by: Stephanie Carpenito
Guest Speaker: Bill Kelly, Exec. Dir of VNOC
For more information: kgopsill41@gmail.com
Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebration Honoring All Who Served
Please join us on March 29th and 30th, 2024 to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day as Americans unite to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
Date & Time:Friday, March 29, 2024 –3:00pmto4:00pm
Salem Fire Department Headquarters, 48 Lafayette Street – New fire truck – Ladder 1 Dedication, which will honor all Salem veterans that have served our country with a particular recognition to our Vietnam Veterans. All are welcome to a reception at Salem VFW, 95 Derby Street, following the ceremony.
Date & Time:3/30/24 – 10:00am
Vietnam Veteran War Memorial Rededication – North Andover High School, 430 Osgood St., N. Andover, MA – 18 Massachusetts communities in attendance – Guest Speakers: Timothy Sullivan former Vietnam “Hanoi Hilton” POW & Dr. John Santiago, MA Secretary of the Executive Office of Veteran Affairs. During this ceremony, the names of our Salem Vietnam Veterans that made the ultimate sacrifice will be read. If you would like to participate by reading one of the Salem names, please contact the Salem Veterans Service Officer, Kim F. Emerling at 978-745-0883. Salem City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 Phone: 978-745-9595
https://www.salemma.gov/home/events/370461
Vietnam War Veteran’s Day
Date & Time: March29,2024; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Vietnam War Memorial
Cefelo Road
Needham,MA02492
The Lt. Manson H. Carter Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2498 will celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a short ceremony which will be held to honor Needham’s Fallen Vietnam veterans at the Town’s Vietnam Memorial on Cefalo Road. Lunch will be served at the Post facility beginning at noon. All Vietnam Veterans and Vietnam-era veterans are invited.
MICHIGAN
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Get Together: Canton, MI
March 29, 2024 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Join us March 29, 2024, at the Major General Oliver W. Dillard VA clinic in Canton, MI, for our Vietnam War Veterans Day event. We’ll provide bagels, light refreshments, and coffee to Vietnam era Veterans. Vietnam Veterans will also be offered the Vietnam War Veteran Commemoration Pin.
https://www.va.gov/ann-arbor-health-care/events/66143/
MVAA hosts pinning ceremonies for Vietnam veterans in Jackson and Detroit
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) will host two pinning ceremonies for Vietnam War-era veterans in Jackson and Detroit on Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29. MVAA Director Brian L. Love, a Marine Corps veteran, will recognize Michigan Vietnam veterans in a brief program in celebration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29. Each event will include an Honor Guard, brief remarks by Director Love,pinning for Vietnam veteransfollowed by light refreshments. All U.S. veterans who served active duty between Nov. 1, 1955 – May 15, 1975, are welcome to be pinned whether they served in-country, in-theater, or were stationed elsewhere. Vietnam veterans and their families are invited to join MVAA.
Date & Time: Thursday, March 28, at 2:30 p.m.
Place:Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 109
235 W. Franklin Street
Jackson, Michigan
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Place:Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9
500 Temple Street, 4M
Detroit, Michigan
National Vietnam War Veterans Day at MISSION BBQ!
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024; 11:00 am to 09:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Location: MISSION BBQ
13905 Lakeside Circle
Sterling Heights, MI
Hi Folks! Please join us on Friday, March 29 for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. All day, we will be saying, “Thank you and Welcome Home” to ALL Vietnam Veterans! Please invite and/or bring all the Vietnam Veterans you know! Thank you so much your continued support! We look forward to Serving you soon!
MINNESOTA
Vietnam War Era Last Man Club of St. Peter Vietnam War Veterans Day
DATE: March 29
TIME: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmCDT
VENUE: St. Peter Community Center
600 S 5th St
St Peter,MN56082
The Last Man Club will present a wreath during the program honoring the seven St. Peter Veterans, and all Veterans, who lost their life fighting in the Vietnam War. Immediately after the program, the wreath will be placed at the St. Peter Veterans Memorial in Minnesota Square Park in St. Peter. Following the program, American Legion William R. Witty Post #37 will host a free-will offering meal and continued comradeship in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The public is invited to participate in all of the observance activities.
Fort Snelling National Cemetery to Host Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024; 09:00 am to 09:20 am (GMT-05:00)
Location: Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
- Parking: Enter Main Gate and park near the Public Information Center
Details: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Fort Snelling National Cemetery will host a solemn Vietnam Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony, accompanied by a speech, a moment of silence, and the playing of Taps. We are honoring Vietnam Veterans, families and survivors.
Background: The U.S. Congress outlined five objectives for the Vietnam War Commemoration: - Thank and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the Nation, with distinct recognition of former prisoners of war and families of those still listed as missing in action.
- Highlight the service of our Armed Forces and support organizations during the war
Pay tribute to wartime contributions at home by American citizens - Highlight technology, science and medical advances made during the war
- Recognize contributions by our allies
Note: Please share this liberally, especially with Vietnam Veterans, spouses and survivors.
National Vietnam Veterans Day Free Lunch
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024 at 01:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Location: VFW Post 428
9 18th Ave North
St. Cloud, MN
Meatloaf Dinner free to Vietnam and Korea vets.
https://allevents.in/saint%20cloud/vietnam-veteran-day/200026277463823#google_vignette
MISSISSIPPI
Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
Date and Time: Friday Mar 29, 2024; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Biloxi National Cemetery
400 Veterans Ave.
Biloxi, MS
Open to the public/Free Admission
Contact Information: Kevin Cuttill President Crusaders for Veterans, Inc.
Our Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony is set for March 29th – annually at the Biloxi National Cemetery, starting at 10am. This year Crusaders for Veterans will be presenting the cemetery a bronze plaque in honor of our Vietnam veterans.Come out and join us as we provide an emotional ceremony for those who still seek closure for the disrespect and disregard given them upon their return home.We will be handing out Vietnam veteran lapel pins and our Crusaders for Veterans Folded Flag Family lapel pin.A special honorary commemorative certificate from Governor Reeves will be presented to the family of retired TSgt Richard Calaway, who served three tours of duty in Vietnam, and he died of Agent Orange complications.
http://crusadersforveterans.com
https://mscoastchamber.com/events/details/vietnam-veterans-day-ceremony-31924
Mississippians in the Vietnam War Exhibit
Date and Time: March 29 @ 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Place: Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
429 Pass Rd
Gulfport,MS39507-2939
Phone (228) 865-4590
The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum continues to expand and tell the story of Mississippi Aviation. The Mississippians in the Vietnam War Exhibit will present an exhibit about the influence Mississippi had in the Vietnam war. Through 5 gallery spaces: Mississippi’s impact in Vietnam, a Vietnam view of the war, Mississippi POW Pilots, the Music of the Times, and Vietnam contributions to Mississippi. There will be a ‘Come See the Progress’ event on National Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29, 2024, with a free event where we will showcase the Vietnam exhibit to hundreds of veterans and their families.
https://www.msaviationmuseum.org/
https://mshumanities.org/event/mississippians-in-the-vietnam-war-exhibit/
MISSOURI
National Vietnam War Veterans Day FREE Breakfast
Date & Time: FRI MAR 29; 8:00AM
Place: Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63112
Register by calling(314) 361-9017.
Vietnam War veterans and their friends or family are invited to a free breakfast and the chance to visit and connect with other Vietnam War veterans to begin their National Vietnam War Veterans Day remembrance. Following breakfast, visit the “Vietnam: At War and At Home” exhibit.
https://do314.com/events/2024/3/29/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day-breakfast-tickets
https://mohistory.org/events/veterans-breakfast
Flags of Valor for Vietnam War Veterans Day
Date & Time: Mar 29, 2024; 8:00AM – 8:00PM
Place: Margaret Stoecker Park
222 Henry Avenue
Manchester, MO 63011
The City of Manchester is the proud caretaker of a collection of flags from the 2016 and 2021 Flags of Valor displays, which were flown on Art Hill in Forest Park. Each of these flags holds the dog tag and photo of an American Service Member who died in theater in the War on Terror since September 11, 2001. Flags of Valor will be on display on Mar. 29 for Vietnam War Veterans Day.
https://manchestermo.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4058
MONTANA
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony
SPONSORS: Oro Fino Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
Capitol Rotunda, 1301 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT 59601
March 29, 2024 – 11:00 a.m.
https://helenadar.weebly.com/chapter-activities.html
NEBRASKA
Vietnam War Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony
Time:10:00 a.m.
Date:Thursday, March 28, 2024
Place: Nebraska State Capitol
Warner Chamber
1445 K St
Lincoln, NE 68508
Proclamation Ceremony & Lapel Pin Presentation
On Thursday, March 28th, Governor Jim Pillen will host Nebraska Vietnam War veterans at the Nebraska State Capitol to honor and thank them for their service and to proclaim March 29thas Vietnam War Veterans Day in Nebraska. Governor Pillen andNDVADirector John Hilgertwill make remarks and present veterans with honorary lapel pins. Vietnam War Era Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, and who have not yet already received one, are eligible to receive a lapel pin. For any questions about the event, please contact the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs atndva@nebraska.govor 402-471-2458
NEVADA
Welcome Home Vietnam War Veteran’s Day
Date and Time: Friday, March 29 · 10am – 2pm PDT
Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1213, 1601 E Washington Las Vegas, NV 89101
Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29 and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam War Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. Special presentations, honors and lunch will be provided to Vietnam Vets and their families. Please join us for this celebration of our nation’s heroes.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-home-vietnam-war-veterans-day-tickets-810775480287
NEW MEXICO
Vietnam Veterans Day Parade and Event
Come join us for our 2024 Vietnam Veterans Day Parade and Welcome Home event
March 29, 2024
Parade line up: 0800 hrs.
The Navajo Reservation, Shiprock New Mexico
Vern R. Lee (505) 635 3249
vernrlee@gmail.com
NEW YORK
National Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 5 p.m.
Place: American Legion Post #576
Veteran’s Memorial Park (flagpole)
53 West Main Street
Le Roy, NY
As part of the ceremony, we will again remember the memory of three area servicemen who gave the ultimate sacrifice: Gary Scott, Harry VanAlst, and George Fry. After a brief program, all are invited to the Post for coffee and refreshments.
Capital District Chapter 8
Get together of chapter members and all who served in the military. Missing Man Table Ceremony. Moment of silence for Helicopter crash victims at our southern border. 3 that were members of 109th Airl Lift Wing NY Air National Guard stationed at NYNG Air Base Glenville NY.
Location: Veterans of Lansingburgh Club Troy NY
For more information: jr1frk8jr@aol.com
NEW JERSEY
Barnegat’s 2024 Vietnam War Veterans Day Event
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – 3:00 p.m.
Barnegat High School
180 Bengal Blvd,
Barnegat, NJ 08005
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 2024; 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Address: Veterans Park
300 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Sea Isle City, NJ
https://visitsicnj.com/2024-events/veterans-day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 2024; 11:00 AM
Address: Mercer County Office Park Gym
1440 Parkside Avenue
Ewing, NJ
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes will provideopening remarks at the event whileDr. Gerald Novik, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran will serve as keynote speaker. The program also will include the traditional placement of a wreath and a salute to fallen soldiers by Marine Corps League Trenton Detachment #207.
NORTH CAROLINA
VVA NC State Council Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony, Asheville, NC
March 29, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. | Vietnam Memorial
Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road,Asheville, NC, 28805
Hear readings from the Brothers And Sisters Like These, Veterans Writing Group. Allan Perkal, Vice President, Vietnam Veterans of America, North Carolina State Council will offer remarks, as well as a member of the WNCVAHCS Executive Leadership Team. Light refreshments will be available in the hospital atrium immediately following.
Download the flyer here
Vietnam Veterans Day
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29, 2024; 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
Place: Sandhills Alternative Academy
503 Rockingham Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379-3615
March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day meant to pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were prisoners of war or who were listed as missing in action. AMVETS Post 316 will have the Vietnam Memorial Wall on display 11-1 on March 29th at Sandhills Alternative Academy 503 Rockingham Rd (across from Leath Library). Hot dogs and drinks will be served. Vietnam Veterans, families and friends are invited to remember and honor these brave Americans.
https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200026213829152
In Honor of Vietnam Veterans Day
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024; 5 – 8 pm (GMT-04:00)
Location: American Legion Post 87
409 W High Ave
High Point, NC 27260-6530
In honor of those who served the post will be serving burgers and hotdogs from 5pm to 8pm
https://allevents.in/high%20point/in-honor-of-vietnam-veterans-day/200026258831556
NORTH DAKOTA
Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration
Minot Armed Forces Reserve Center
3420 2nd St. NE
Minot, ND
Date: Friday, March 29
Time: 2-4 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
John Van Grinsven, a Vietnam veteran and former Ward County state’s attorney, will be the speaker. Van Grinsven entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1968, serving about one year at San Diego, California, (Marine Corps Recruit Depot) and Camp Pendleton, California. He served for one year in the Republic of South Vietnam. The program will also include quilt presentations to three brothers who served in Vietnam by Lynn Heald, chair of the Peace and Honor Quilts of Valor Minot Program. Several Gold Star families attending also will be honored. Others taking part in the program include Hailey Cree of Velva High School, who will sing the national anthem, and a color guard of Vietnam veterans representing four military services. The event is open to all military veterans.
Hosts: Local Vietnam Veterans Committee comprised of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion.
https://www.minotdailynews.com/news/local-news/2024/03/vietnam-veterans-celebration-set-for-friday/
OHIO
Welcome Home Ceremony – National Vietnam War Veterans Day
DATE: March 29, 2024
TIME: 10:00 am
PLACE: National Veterans Memorial & Museum
300 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 362-2800 |(888) 987-6866
Join us at the Museum on Vietnam War Veterans Day for a moving ceremony to welcome home Veterans, many of whom never received that honor after serving our country during the Vietnam War.
Our keynote speaker is Chief Master Sergeant Ray Snedegar, U.S. Air Force (Retired) who served for 32 years. In 1975, Snedegar was assigned to help with the mission, Operation Babylift in Vietnam. He will share how he helped save the lives of 145 babies and 12 adults after his plane was attacked. In total, Operation Babylift evacuated more than 3,000 orphans from Saigon.
https://nationalvmm.org/events/welcome-home-ceremony-national-vietnam-war-veterans-day-2/
OKLAHOMA
Vietnam Veterans Day Event
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Location: Oklahoma History Center Museum
800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Featured Speakers:
Lt. Colonel Mike Sloniker — Distinguished Flying Cross, Inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame in 2013.
Colonel Peter Plank — Co-Founder of Liberty Jump Team, Plank also accompanies World War II veterans to Belgium and Normandy to visit former jump sites.
All veterans, relatives of veterans, or anyone associated with a veteran that served in any duty station during the Vietnam War era will receive a pin. For more information, please contact Steve Hawkins, 405-522-0754.
https://allevents.in/oklahoma%20city/vietnam-veterans-day-event/200026232947236
Vietnam War Veterans Day Services
Join us at the Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park
Free pancake breakfast at 9:00 a.m., Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.
Oklahoma’s Vietnam Memorial Wall
1026 S. 66th St
Enid, OK
For further details: 580-233-4530
Midwest City Veterans Memorial
FRIDAY 29 MARCH Vietnam Vets Day events:
OREGON
Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial Service
The event at the park this year is 100% confirmed. See you there!
10:00am*to12:00pm
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
4000 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97221
*The ceremony begins with a reading of the names of every single one of the Oregonians killed during the Vietnam War or missing in action.
https://memorialdayoregon.com/index.php/portland/
Groundbreaking for Phase 1 of the Vietnam War Memorial
Salem, Oregon
Meet us at the Embracing Tree in Willson Park near the corner of Cottage and State Streets for the ceremonial groundbreaking for Phase 1 of the Vietnam War Memorial on the Oregon State Grounds. The ceremony will start at approximately 12:15 pm. For more information: dhomuth@alyrica.net
PENNSYLVANIA
Vietnam Veterans Day Program/ DAVE BRAY USA
Date & Time: March 29, 2024; 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Old Main Building at York Fairgrounds
York Fair Memorial Hall Gate
Program to Honor and Welcome Home our Vietnam Veterans begins at 6pm. Speaker Wendell Burden, Sergeant Major, US Army (Retired). Approximately 15 tables will be setup with people from different organizations on getting veterans benefits. This is for ALL veterans from ALL WARS. No admission fee. Voluntary offerings will be accepted. Program includes musical performance by DAVE BRAY USA. Dave is a USN/USMC Veteran who considers his “Music on a Mission” to be a continuation of his Service. He has dedicated his career to honoring our American Heroes- our police, firefighters, military and veterans. Sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1032.
https://www.foreveryork.com/amp-events/vietnam-veterans-day-program/
Vietnam Weekend
Date & Time: Friday March 29 – Sunday March 31 2024; 10 am – 5 pm
Location: World War II American Experience
845 Crooked Creek Road
Gettysburg, PA
Contact: 717.253.3414; Info@visitww2.org
We’re honoring Vietnam Veterans and National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Living historians will join us with a wide variety of uniforms, equipment, artifacts, and vehicles from the Vietnam era. Saturday March 30 — Living Historians and Presentation by Col. Tom Vossler (U.S. Army, Retired).
SOUTH CAROLINA
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebration
Date/Time: Fri, Mar 29, 2024; 9 a.m. – 6:30 pm; Ceremony @ 11 am
Location: Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
40 Patriots Point Rd
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Memorial Ceremony inside the Vietnam Experience Exhibit at 11 a.m.
Vietnam veterans and their immediate family will be given free admission on Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29. This marks the 51st anniversary of the day United States troops left Vietnam. Museum staff and volunteers will welcome each veteran throughout the day by pinning them with a Department of Defense Vietnam War Veteran lapel pin. At 11 a.m. Patriots Point will host a memorial ceremony inside the Vietnam Experience Exhibit to honor the 896 South Carolinians who did not survive the war. Medal of Honor recipient Major General James E Livingston, USMC (Ret.) ‘95, will serve as the event’s marquee speaker. A “living history” demonstration will accompany the event, with reenactors present to interact with guests. Throughout the day, representatives from the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center will be onsite to answer questions about various support programs available to veterans and their families. The Charleston Pops and Fed Up food trucks will be onsite until 2 p.m. Parking will be $5.
https://www.patriotspoint.org/news-and-events/event/vietnam-veterans-day-ceremony-2/
Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024; 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Location: VFW Post 11079
2464 Bowen St
Elgin, SC 29045
Join us to welcome home all Vietnam Veterans. The ceremony is open to all Veterans who served during Vietnam. We would also like to show our support to anyone who lost a spouse in Vietnam.
https://allevents.in/elgin/vietnam-veterans-welcome-home-ceremony/200026221708833
Gathering in Cleveland Park at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial – VVA Chapter 523
Location: Cleveland Park
Greenville, SC
For more information: duane_kelley@Yahoo.com
VVA Chapter 304 Wreath Laying and Remembrance Program
Wreath Laying and remembrance program at SC Vietnam Wall 10 AM
Memorial Park, Columbia, SC
sbrick2011@gmail.com
SOUTH DAKOTA
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Dinner
Date & Time: Mar 29, 2024, at 05:00 pm
Location: American Legion Post 697, 1805 W 29th Street, South Sioux City, NE 68776
American Legion Post 697—Morningside—Sioux City Scottish Rite, Sioux City York Rite, Omadi/Olive Branch Masonic Lodges along with Siouxland Freedom Park will host the 7th annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day on Friday, March 29th, 2024. All veterans and active military will receive a free dinner, others are encouraged to make a free-will offering. The public is encouraged to attend. Dinner and the program will be at the Knights of Columbus in South Sioux City, NE, located at 1805 West 29th Street. Doors open at 6 pm with dinner served at 6:30 pm. There will be a choice of beef or fish. Desserts provided by the South Sioux City Chamberettes.
VVA Chapter 959 National Vietnam War Veterans Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2024 hosted by Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter No.959 and the Disabled American Veterans Sioux Falls Chapter No.1 at DAV Headquarters, 1519 W. 51st Street, Sioux Falls, SD. Guest speakers of VA Sioux Falls Executive Director /CEO Sara Ackert and VA Dakota Regional Office Director Shawn Bohn and his staff; Lunch; and Vietnam Vets Still Coming Home Book Signing/Sales. Vietnam Era Veterans are invited to show their medals, photo books, and other memorabilia during the event.
admin@davsd.org
TENNESSEE
Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day Event
Date and Time: March 29, 2024; Noon-4 p.m.
Place: Walmart Parking Lot
5764 Highway 153
Hixson, TN37343
Vietnam Veterans recognition day is Friday, March 29, and VVA Chapter 203 will honor America’s Vietnam Era Veterans for their “patriotism, love of county and willingness to serve.”
As a way of saying “Thank You,” the chapter is hosting a fish fry with baked beans, coleslaw, and hush puppies for all Vietnam veterans and their spouses, free of charge.
For more information, call Charlie Hobbs, VVA Chapter 203 president, at 423-991-5858.
https://www.chattanoogan.com/2024/3/22/484696/Vietnam-Veterans-Appreciation-Day-Event.aspx
VVA Chapter 1129 Vietnam Veteran’s Day ceremony in conjunction with local VFW post 6181
National Guard Armory, Ashland City, TN.
For more information: mytravelagent@charter.net
Vietnam War Veterans Day Event
Date and Time: March 29, 2024; 10 a.m.
Place: Henry County Courthouse
101 W. Washington St.
Paris, TN 38242
On the courthouse lawn, adjacent to the war memorial. Jack Tarkington will give the invocation and Ed Bevill will be the speaker. The event is organized by the Henry County Veterans’ Services organization and has been held in recent years as an informal gathering of Vietnam War veterans and the public.
https://www.radionwtn.com/2024/03/26/vietnam-war-veterans-day-to-be-held-friday/
Vietnam War Veterans Day – VVA Chapter 203
Friday, March 29, 2024
We invite you to celebrate this special day with us. Fish fry for all Vietnam veterans and their spouses.
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Walmart Hwy 153 Parking Lot
VVA Chapter 1015 Anniversary Program
Anniversay Program at Crossville Veterans Memorial
Veterans Memorial Park
Crossville, TN 38555
gdw1013@gmail.com
TEXAS
NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
Date: March 29
Time: 12:00 pm
Downtown plaza (New Braunfels)
500 Main Plaza
New Braunfels,TX78130
Keynote by Lt. Richard E. “Tex” Brown III. Please join us for a special recognition ceremony of the men and women who did all that was asked of them and more, and who served our nation bravely.
https://www.tvc.texas.gov/event/national-vietnam-veterans-day/
UTAH
VIETNAM VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY CEREMONY
March 29 @ 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Replica
Utah Commons Park
Constitution Blvd.
Layton,UT
801-389-1893
Join us for a heartfelt tribute to our Vietnam Veterans, presented by the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs. This special event will take place on Friday, March 29, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Layton City Vietnam Memorial Wall in Layton Common Park, Layton, UT. Experience moving performances from …
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Pinning Ceremony
Please join us 29 March from 1000-1200 for National Vietnam War Veterans Day where we will be honoring our Vietnam Era Veterans with a pinning ceremony.
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29, 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: 5845 E Ave BLDG 412, Hill Air Force Base, UT, United States, Utah 84056
https://allevents.in/org/hill-afb-exchange/23252117?ref=organizer-ep-v4
Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Tribute, Layton, Utah
March 29, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a heartfelt tribute to our Vietnam Veterans, presented by the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs. This special event will take place on Friday, March 29, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Layton City Vietnam Memorial Wall in Layton Common Park, Layton, UT.
Experience moving performances from the Utah Military Academy Choir and be inspired by remarks from our speakers:
- Dennis Howland, a Vietnam Veteran from the USMC, national at-large director, and Utah state president of Vietnam Veterans of America
- Nancy Espinoza, an Army Veteran and National Commander for the Disabled American Veterans
- Mayor Joy Petro of Layton City, a dedicated advocate for veteran affairs
- Sterling Poulson, a retired SMSgt from the USAF, Vietnam Veteran, and a champion of the veteran community
This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to express our collective gratitude and respect for the sacrifices and valor of our Vietnam Veterans. Join us in this commemoration and be part of a community that honors and remembers. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information: https://veterans.utah.gov/event/vietnam-veterans-recognition-day-ceremony-2/
VERMONT
Vietnam Veterans Day Pinning Ceremony
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024; 11:00 am
Location: Josh’s House
162 Hegeman Ave.
Colchester, VT Vermont 05446
https://allevents.in/colchester/vietnam-veterans-day-pinning-ceremony/200026177026719
VIRGINIA
Vietnam War Veterans Day Community Event: Fairfax, VA
March 29, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
To commemorate the event, the Fairfax County Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), along with VFW Post #8469 and American Legion Post #177, are sponsoring a community program to honor all Vietnam veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, and individually remember the Fairfax County residents who fell in Vietnam by reading their names.
The event will be heldat 11 a.m. at Fairfax Veterans Amphitheater, 10485-10489 Armstrong St. All are welcome and invited to participate in this public commemoration event.
https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20406/20?backlist=%2F
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Open House, Virginia War Memorial
Date & Time: Friday, March 29, 2024; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Virginia War Memorial
621 S. Belvidere Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Contact: 804-786-2060
The Open House, to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of Virginia’s Vietnam-era military veterans, will include the opportunity to visit the“50 Years Beyond: The “VietnamVeteran Experience”exhibit.Continuous showing of the Memorial’s award-winning “Virginians At War”documentary films about the Vietnam War in the Reynolds Theater and docent-led tours of the inspiringShrine of Memory – 20thCenturywhere the panels listing the Virginia men and women killed in action during the Vietnam War are engraved. Special 50thAnniversary Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins will be presented to all Vietnam veterans who have not yet received one.Admission and parking are free at the Memorial and the public is invited and encouraged to attend the Open House event.
WASHINGTON
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Event – State Capitol
March 30, 2024, 12:00 – 13:00
Vietnam Veterans, Spouses of Vietnam Veterans, all Veterans, general public are invited to attend an outdoor ceremony honoring and recognizing Vietnam Veterans and their spouses located at theVietnam Memorial on Capitol Campus in Olympia, WA.
Join us in honoring our Vietnam Veterans and welcoming them home.
Commemorative Pins will be provided to Vietnam Veterans and spouses, if you have received a pin previously, please wear it!
Sid Snyder Ave SW
Olympia,WA98501
Jennifer Montgomery –360-485-1809 – jenm@dva.wa.gov
https://www.dva.wa.gov/calendar/event/2024-03/welcome-home-vietnam-veterans-day-event-state-capitol
Vietnam Veterans Day Honor Ceremony
March 30, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ORGANIZER: Unkitawa
253-277-3749
john.romero.sr@unkitawa.org
Duwamish Longhouse
4705 W. Marginal Way SW
Seattle,WA98106
https://www.unkitawa.org/event/vietnam-veterans-day-mar-30/
WEST VIRGINIA
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day and Resource Fair
Date & Time: Fri, Mar 29, 2024;at9:00 AM
Location: Army National Guard
1500 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV, 26101
Join us at the WV Army National Guard Armory this March 29th to celebrate and honor our Vietnam Vets. Our team, along with other vendors, will be on-site to provide valuable information on resources regarding disability claims, education, employment, healthcare, and more! Doors will open at 9 am, leading to the Welcome Home Ceremony at 10 am, and followed by the Resource Fair & Lunch at 11 am!
For more information, please contact: Jerry Smith: 304-488-5083; Sherry Thompson: 304-424-3901; or Brandi Buckland: 304-400-7056.
https://jandils.com/welcome-home-vietnam-veterans-day-and-resource-fair/
WISCONSIN
Tomah WI- Vietnam Veterans Day
Date & Time: Fri. Mar 29, 2024, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Place: Tomah VA Medical Center
Building 455/ Veterans Hall
500 East Veterans Street
Tomah, WI
Vietnam Veterans, this day is all about you. We will honor Vietnam Veterans in a commemoration. All are welcome to join us as the Medical Center Director will open the day recognizing Vietnam Veterans for their Honor, Service, Valor, and Sacrifice. We will hear from a guest speaker who served two tours in Vietnam. Come join us, as Veterans Hall will be filled with Vietnam education on its walls. Help us Honor Vietnam Veterans
CONTACT: Amanda Batchko at 608-372-3971 ext. 64201
https://www.va.gov/tomah-health-care/events/66061/
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration
Date & Time: Fri Mar 29 2024 at 11:30 am (GMT-05:00)
Location: Northwoods National Cemetery
4520 Lakewood Road
Harshaw, WI 54529
Honors presented by Lake Tomahawk American Legion Riders and Northwoods Honor Guard.
https://allevents.in/harshaw/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day/200026181840842
VVA Chapter 448 Vietnam Veterans Day 3/29/24
Necedah, Wisconsin
For more information: thunderbird14@charter.net
WYOMING
Vietnam Veteran’s Recognition Day & Flag Retirement Ceremony
Thu Mar 28, 2024, at 03:00 pm (GMT-06:00)
Glenrock High School Football Field
225 Oregon Trl
Glenrock, WY 82637
This event is sponsored by the American Legion and the Glenrock High School/Glenrock FFA. There will be parking available. Anyone having Flags needing retired are encouraged to bring them as well.
