Veterans March and Ceremony

Pancake Breakfast - 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

The Veterans Day Celebration will begin with a complimentary pancake breakfast for veterans and their families at the Community Center.  The breakfast will be served by volunteers from Canal Winchester Senior Citizens club members, with food arrangements by the family of the late Fred Bivens, U.S. Air Force veteran and long-time club member.

Veterans March & Ceremony - 10:00 A.M.  

A Veterans March will begin at the Community Center. Veterans will make their way through the city’s flag-lined downtown streets, traveling west along E. Waterloo St, heading south along High Street, turning right on to West Columbus Street, and making another right on to Warehouse Alley to end at the greenspace of Stradley Park, where a traditional Veterans Day ceremony will be held.  The ceremony will begin immediately following the Veterans March.  

Veterans marching through the city’s historic downtown will be joined by several military vehicles provided by Motts Military Museum from Groveport, Ohio. The ceremony will include remarks from Canal Winchester Mayor Mike Ebert and VFW Post 10523 Commander Rick Williams, as well as a patriotic keynote address from a featured speaker (TBD).  Other highlights will include a special performance of our National Anthem by Councilman Mike Walker, patriotic selections by CWHS Select Vocal Ensemble, a 21 Gun Salute, and the playing of Taps.