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Tony Orlando performs at The Welk Resort Theatre in Branson |
Branson, Missouri, may be America's most veteran-friendly town. Branson salutes our veterans and active-duty armed forces year-round.
Their service, commitment and ultimate sacrifice is honored with multiple special events, warm welcomes and VIP treatment. Men and women veterans and active duty personnel from all branches and from all wars, conflicts and peacetime service are appreciated in the Branson/Lakes Area every day of the year.
In keeping with a long tradition of gratitude, many of the area shows recognize veterans, military personnel and their families through special patriotic musical numbers. Frequently the entire audience gives a resounding round of applause to say “Welcome Home” and “Thank You.” This commitment to honoring veterans can also be seen at area attractions, restaurants, museums and other businesses in a variety of ways.
Branson also hosts hundreds of military reunions. Visit our reunions list for an up-to-date directory of unit, platoon, ship and group reunions planned in Branson. Military reunion groups often say that Branson is their #1 destination of choice.
2012 Armed Forces Day Parade Application Form (.doc file)
America's largest Veterans Day celebration, "Veterans Homecoming Week," takes place in Branson, November 5-11 every year. This seven day tribute includes many special events, many of which are free and all of which present patriotic salutes to Veterans.
Thursday November 1 - Thursday November 15
| Nov 5 - Nov 6 | General Tommy Franks Traveling Road Show and Classroom, Branson Mall, 2206 W. Hwy. 76 |
| Nov 5 - Nov 10 | Registration and Souvenir Commemorative Collectors Button Sales, Branson Mall, 2206 W. Hwy. 76 |
| Nov 5 - Nov 11 | Veterans Homecoming Week, Throughout Branson |
| Monday, Nov. 5 | Patriotic Welcome to Veterans Homecoming Week, Yakov Smirnoff Theater |
| Tuesday, Nov. 6 | Veterans Sporting Clays Shoot, Ozark Shooters Sports Complex, 759 US Hwy 65 |
| Wednesday, Nov. 7 | A Salute to Veterans Spouses Reception at the Radisson Hotel , Radisson Hotel |
| Wednesday, Nov. 7 | Vietnam Veterans Mini Reunion, Camden Hotel and Conference Center |
| Thursday, Nov. 8 | Women Veterans Mini Reunion, Golden Corral Showroom |
| Friday, Nov. 9 | Korean War Mini Reunion , Stone Castle Inn |
| Saturday, Nov. 10 | 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, TBA |
| Saturday, Nov. 10 | Wal-Mart Tribute to Veterans |
| Sunday, Nov. 11 | Veteran's Day Flag Raising, Big Cedar Lodge |
| Sunday, Nov. 11 | 79th Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, Downtown Branson |