VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES:
Fairhope:
When: Saturday Nov 9, 10:00AM
Where: Fairhope Civic Center
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Flag Raising Ceremony – Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile
Monday, November 11 | 7:00 AM
When: Monday, November 11 | 10:00 AM
Where: Government Street near the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce
The luncheon will recognize and honor the 2023 Patriot ofthe Year, and the 2023 Mobile Bay Area Veteran of the Year.
Where: Fort Whiting Armory, Mobile
When: Monday, November 11 | 12:00 noon
Price: RSVP-https://veteransday-mobilebay.com/
4th-grade students from Mobile and Baldwin Countyschools will present the Parade of Flags. Music, celebration,essay contest- Best winners and keynote speech by DYW of America.
Where: Battleship Memorial Park, Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion
When: Monday, November 11 | 3 PM
Price: Free
The Mobile Symphonic Pops Orchestra will be performing a heartfelt collection of patriotic music and a special salute to veterans.
Where: Battleship Memorial Park, Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion,
When: Monday, November 11 | 7-9PM
Price: Free
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PENSACOLA
9:30am, starting at Spring & Main, Downtown Pensacola
11am- Veterans Memorial Park, 200 S. 10th Ave, Pensacola
The Veterans Day Ceremony will Feature Performances by The McGuire’s Pipe Band, Pensacola Opera Singers, & The Blue Anchor Belles. Keynote speaker will be Captain Lee Hansen U. S. Navy (Retired)
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SANTA ROSA COUNTY
*******The Veterans Day Parade in Milton has been cancelled due to expected rain. Organizers will decide by 9 a.m. on Mon., Nov. 11 on whether to move the Veterans Day Ceremony, scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Plaza on Willing Street, to the Clyde L. Gracey (Milton) Community Center, 5629 Byrom Street in Milton. Additionally, the 4-H cookout has also been cancelled due to weather. For more information, please contact Veterans Memorial Plaza at 850-860-2427.
11 a.m. - Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Milton
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LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES MARTIAL ARTS- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile
Explore local vendors showcasing unique arts, crafts and other goods. Plus, there will be fantastic martial arts demonstrations in Cathedral Sqaure! At the Kids' Zone, children can enjoy martial arts crafts, photo opportunities, and other exciting activities. CLICK HERE
MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART’S GROOVY BIRTHDAY PARTY- Sat 11am-3pm, Langan Municipal Park, Mobile
Celebrate Mobile Museum of Art’s 60th Anniversary at their Groovy Birthday Party! This family-friendly day will be fun for all ages and include a petting zoo, live music, food trucks, art classes, a time capsule burial, and free admission to the Museum all day long. CLICK HERE
YELLOW BRICK JOEL: ELTON JOHN/ BILLY JOEL FACE TO FACE, THE TRIBUTE CONCERT- Thurs 8pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Experience the sensational talents of David Clark channeling the iconic BILLY JOEL and Bill Connors embodying the timeless ELTON JOHN.Indulge in a night of musical nostalgia. CLICK HERE
THE PENSACOLA CIVIC BAND: WOMEN OF NOTE- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
This special event will shine a spotlight on music performed, made famous, or written by women. CLICK HERE
BEETHOVEN AND BLUE JEANS- Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
This year’s casual concert offers triple the fun! Beethoven’s Triple Concerto features violinist Benjamin Baker, cellist James Baik and pianist Chaeyoung Park. Also Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony and Montgomery’s Starburst. CLICK HERE
40th Annual FRANK BROWN INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL- Nov 7- Nov 17, various venues along the
Florida / Alabama Gulf Coast
This festival celebrates the unsung heroes of the music business and highlights the stories behind the songs we all know and love, telling the songwriter's version of how it came to be. Frank Brown Songwriters' Festival creates intimate moments with one of a kind experiences. CLICK HERE
BURGERS, BRATS AND BEER FESTIVAL- Sat 10am-6pm, Heritage Park, Foley
Great live music all day, Food, snack and art & craft vendors, exotic animals & petting zoo, Kids zone. Featuring Alabama Sunset - The #1 tribute band to Alabama (10:30am). CLICK HERE
FOO FOO FESTIVAL- Oct 31-Nov 11, Pensacola
Foo Foo Fest is a 12-day celebration each fall, with culturally creative happenings, events and moments under one banner, attracting visitors to beautiful Pensacola, Florida. Foo Foo Fest is big fun, with events of high artistic and cultural caliber, delivered with a hefty dose of Southern sophistication. CLICK HERE
DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, (Oct 31- Nov 10), Chickasaw Civic Theatre
It turns out Death is just plain tired of being feared and despised, so he takes a vacation from his work. CLICK HERE
FALL MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon (Oct 12- Nov 16), Cathedral Square
Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOCKEY vs KNOXVILLE - Fri/Sat 7:05pm, Pensacola Bay Center
Promotions include Adult Jersey Giveaway Friday and Blue Angels Night on Saturday. CLICK HERE
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL-
ALABAMA @ LSU- Sat 6:30pm, Baton Rouge LA, ABC, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA @ TEXAS- Sat 11am, Austin TX, ABC, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE @ NOTRE DAME- Sat 6:30pm, South Bend, IN, NBC, CLICK HERE
UWF vs NORTH GREENVILLE - Sat 1pm, PenAir Field, Pensacola, CLICK HERE
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