The City of Canal Winchester and VFW Post 10523 will host a Veterans Day Celebration. The public and members of the media are invited to join veterans, local leaders, and distinguished guests for this patriotic annual event set in the heart of historic downtown Canal Winchester.

Schedule:

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

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.

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

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 Joe Steager and VFW Post 10523 Commander Rick Williams, as well as a patriotic keynote address.  Other highlights will include patriotic selections by CWHS Select Vocal Ensemble, a 21 Gun Salute, and the playing of Taps.