Events planned this week to observe Veterans Day in Manatee County:
n Today: Veterans Day Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Emergency Services Memorial in Rossi Park, Bradenton, and proceeds east on Third Avenue, north on Third Street and then east along Riverfront Boulevard under the DeSoto Bridge to Monument Park behind Manatee Memorial Hospital. A ceremony is set for 11 a.m. at the Monument Park.
n Freedom Elementary School, 9515 State Road 64 E., hosts its third Annual Veterans Appreciation Ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday, beginning with the 9 a.m. flag raising in the school’s “Let Freedom Ring” Courtyard, by Braden River Post 12055. Call 708-4990.
n Braden River Middle, 6215 River Club Blvd., will culminate its week of activities at 9:15 a.m. Friday, with a flag-raising ceremony to include a color guard, patriotic performances by the school band, chorus and orchestra as well as guest speakers and visiting veterans.
The entire student body and staff also will be present as the school unveils its newest commemorative veteran tile.
Following the ceremony, veterans and other guests are invited to a special breakfast in the media center.
Call 751-7080.
n Braden River Post 12055 will raise the flag Friday night before Braden River High School’s final regular season home game. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
— Compiled by Vin Mannix
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