Florence will honor local veterans with its annual Veterans Day Program at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Florence Government Center.
The event takes place in the lower-level Community Rooms at 8100 Ewing Boulevard, according to a city press release. The program is open to all residents, families and community members.
Edwin King, identified in the city's announcement as city administrator and U.S. Coast Guard Reserve officer, will deliver the keynote address. Reverend Blair Fields, senior pastor of Hopeful Lutheran Church, will provide the invocation and benediction.
The Florence Community Band and Florence Community Chorus will perform patriotic music during the ceremony. Bagpiper Tommy Thompson will close the program with a musical tribute.
The Patriot Guard Riders will set up a flag display for the event. The ceremony will also include a presentation of colors and recognition of veterans in attendance.
Refreshments follow the program. Homewatch CareGivers is donating cupcakes and providing resource bags for attendees, the city said.
For more information, residents can contact the Florence Administration Department at 859-647-8177.
Upcoming community date:
- Saturday, Nov. 7 — City of Florence Veterans Day Program, 11 a.m., Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Boulevard
