Veterans Homecoming Week 2024

Branson is known as one of the most veteran-friendly, patriotic cities in America. Although Branson honors Veterans every day of the year, Veterans Homecoming Week is a special annual event for servicemembers and their families.

Veterans Homecoming Week will host many different occasions for veterans and their families to be part of including mini reunions, memorials, and the Veteran’s Day Parade.

 

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Nov. 4, 2024 - Monday

- Veterans Show, Clay Cooper Theatre, at 10 a.m. CALL FOR TICKET INFO: 417-879-6060

- Branson Mayor’s Welcome to Veterans Homecoming Week Address, Fire Station 4, 250 Champagne Blvd. at 4:30 p.m. Join us for the Mayor’s welcome speech in person or via Facebook Live at facebook.com/BransonCity

 

Nov. 5 - 10, 2024

- BVTF Veterans Village, Ballparks of America, Buildings 2 & 3, 1000 Pat Nash Dr., Branson. Day room is open from 9am–4pm daily. Free lunch daily for veterans. There will be a day room, vendor room, and veterans service room. For information call 417-332-3557 or email [email protected]. 

- Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Fire Station 4, 250 Champagne Blvd. The half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be on display all week at Fire Station 4.

 

Nov 5, 2024 - Tuesday

- 2024 Veterans Week Opening Ceremony, Branson Veterans of America 913, Patriots Park, College of the Ozarks, at 10:00 a.m. BVA 913. Call 417‐294‐0030

- BVTF Opening Ceremony, Shanghai Theatre, 3455 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO, at 2 p.m. Free, open to public. For information call 417-332-3557 or email [email protected].

- Opening Ceremonies, Americana Theater, 2905 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO, at 5pm–6:30pm. NO admittance charge. Open to all veterans and their families. No reservations are required. For information, contact Dee at 870-421-3511.

 

Nov 6, 2024 - Wednesday

- Vietnam Veterans Reunion, AmericInn by Wyndham Branson, 275 Tanger Blvd, Branson, MO, at 11am–3pm. Hot meal, entertainment, door prizes, and Special Guest, author, and Wolfhound’s Army Veteran, John Quintrell. RSVP Dee at 870-421-3511.

- Military Film Fest - The Girl Who Wore Freedom, Branson IMAX Entertainment Complex, 3562 Shepherd of the Hills at 8 a.m. Free for all Veterans and $6 for any additional guests.

 

Nov 7, 2024 - Thursday

- Sandbox Party, Mel's Hard Luck Diner, 2800 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO, at 8:30am–10am. Mel’s Hard Luck Diner in the Grand Village is providing breakfast for those who’ve served in the Gulf War or after. NO admittance charge. RSVP Dee 870-421-3511.

- Homefront Hero's (Spouses) Salute, AmericInn by Wyndham Branson, 275 Tanger Blvd, Branson, MO, at Noon–3pm. --- Join us for entertainment, door prizes, and hot meal. RSVP by calling Dee at 870-421-3511 or online at http://www.veteransshow.com/

- PIZZA RANCH, BRANSON FUNDRAISER, 1464 State Hwy 248, Branson, MO, at 4pm–8:30pm. All tips and 10% of sales will benefit the POW Network to pay for all events and activities during Homecoming Week.

- Military Film Fest - The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel, Branson IMAX Entertainment Complex, 3562 Shepherd of the Hills at 8 a.m. Free for all Veterans and $6 for any additional guests.

 

Nov 8, 2024 - Friday

- POW/MIA Service of Remembrance, College of the Ozarks, Veterans Grove, at 8 a.m. Vietnam Wall will NOT be displayed at Lodges at Timber Ridge. 417-336-4232.

- Women Veterans Rose Petal Ceremony, Westgate Branson Woods Resort, Grand Pavillion 2201 Roark Valley Rd, Branson MO, at noon. Women vets free, Adults $12, Children 4-12, $6. For information call 417-332-3557 or email [email protected].

- WWII and Korean War Veterans Reunion, AmericInn by Wyndham Branson, 275 Tanger Blvd, Branson, MO, at 2pm–4pm. No admittance charge. Coffee, dessert, and door prizes. Kathy/Mac, 417-230-1283.

- Military Film Fest - The Seabees on Iwo Jima, Branson IMAX Entertainment Complex, 3562 Shepherd of the Hills at 8 a.m. Free for all Veterans and $6 for any additional guests.

 

Nov 9, 2024 - Saturday

- 15th Annual Walmart Tribute to the Veterans Show, Mansion Theatre, 189 Expressway Ln, Branson, MO, at 8:30am–11am. The pre-show will start at 8:30 a.m. with the show starting at 9:00 a.m. The event will be co-hosted by the incredibly talented Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris again this year! Special Guest Speaker, Author and Army retiree,  Lt Col Kurt

Carlson, former TWA Flight 847 Hostage in 1985.

   ~ Walmart Tribute Lunch following at Branson Meadows. 4562 N Gretna Rd, Branson, MO, at 11:30am-1:30pm. For more info call Dee at 870-421-3511.*

- Medics, Nurses, and Combat Vets Mini Reunion, Grand Pavilion at the Westgate Resort, 2201 Roark Valley Road, Branson, MO, at 2pm–4 pm --- Free and open to public. Join your brothers and sisters in arms for a time of bonding and fellowship. For more info., contact [email protected] or 417-332-3557.

- Military Film Fest - They Volunteered for This: Merrills Marauders, Branson IMAX Entertainment Complex, 3562 Shepherd of the Hills. at 8 a.m. Free for all Veterans and $6 for any additional guests.

 

Nov 10, 2024 - Sunday

- Sunday Worship Service with Barbara Fairchild, Clay Cooper Theater, 3216 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO, at 10am. 417-879-6060 

- 12th Annual Navy Memorial Service, Grand Pavilion at the Westgate Resort, 2201 Roark Valley Road, Branson, MO, at 8:30 am. Public bell tolling ceremony to honor the lives and service of Naval shipmates. Please join us at 8:30 am for coffee and entertainment, followed by the service, which will begin at 9:00 am. For information call Becky at 417-332-3557 or email [email protected].

- 28th Annual Military Gala & Banquet, Chateau on the Lake, 415 N State Hwy 265, Branson, MO, at 5pm–11pm. All branches, all wars welcome, public invited. Dinner, USMC Birthday Cake Cutting, DJ/Dancing, Fireworks, Entertainment. Business attire, after 5, Uniforms, Mess Dress, formal wear. Reservations required 417-336-4232. Tickets $69 each.

- Military Film Fest - Day of Days: June 6, 1944, Branson IMAX Entertainment Complex, 3562 Shepherd of the Hills at 8:30 a.m. Free for all Veterans and $6 for any additional guests.

 

Nov 11, 2024 - Monday

- Veterans Day Sunrise Service, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO, at 7:00 a.m. 1-800-222-0525

- Annual Veterans Day Parade, Historic Downtown Branson at 11 a.m. BVA 913. Call 417‐294‐0030 for more info.

 

For more information, go to https://www.pownetwork.org/ or https://www.bransonveterans.com/

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