Veterans Homecoming Week

Branson honors America’s veterans and active-duty servicemen and women every day of the year. Being one of the most veteran-friendly and patriotic cities in America, Branson hosts hundreds of military reunions and events annually, making it their #1 destination of choice.
Veterans Homecoming Week will host many different occasions for veterans and their spouses to be part of including mini reunions, memorials, a military ball and the Veteran’s Day Parade. Here is a list of some of the week’s major events:

VETERANS HOMECOMING WEEK EVENTS:

NOV. 3

Sporting Clays Shoot at Ozark Shooter Sports Complex, starting at 8:30 a.m.

NOV. 4

Barbara Fairchild's 'Tribute to Veterans', starting at 10 a.m.

NOV. 5

Vet for Vets Celebration at The Mansion Theatre, starting at 2 p.m. No tickets required.

WWII Mini Reunion at the Jim Stafford Theatre, starting at 1 p.m.

Shindigs Welcome Home Show at the Jim Stafford Theatre, starting at 3 p.m.

NOV. 6

POW | MIA Service of Remembrance at Welk Resort, starting at 8 a.m.

WWII Veterans honored at Veterans Village Day Room, starting at 9 a.m.

NOV. 7

Sandbox Party at Mel's Hardluck Diner, starting at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast is free for all veterans who served in the "Sandbox"!

The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony at College of the Ozarks, starting at 11:30 a.m.

NOV. 8

Korean Veterans Day of Honor at the Veterans Village at Ballparks of America, starting at 9 a.m.

Navy Memorial Service at Westgate Branson Woods, starting at 9 a.m.

Medics, Nurses, and Combat Vets mini reunion at Westgate Branson Woods, starting at 2 p.m.

4th Infantry Division Hospitality Room at the Savannah House, available from 2-6 p.m.

Fifth Annual Spirit of Branson Tree Lighting at Westgate Branson Woods Resort, beginning at 5 p.m.

Gold, Silver and Blue Star Mothers' Dessert - The Ozark Mountain Blue Star Mothers will host an afternoon dessert at Cherry Berry on Green Mountain Drive. RSVP is requested.

NOV. 9

Time for Prayer at Westgate Branson Woods Resort, starting at 10 a.m.

Homefront Heroes/Spouses Luncheon at the Shoppes at Branson Meadows, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Korean War Mini Reunion at Stone Castle Inn, starting at 2 p.m.

Rose Petal Ceremony and Luncheon at the Branson Clarion, starting at noon. Guests are encouraged to RSVP.

Veterans and Military Coalition of the Ozarks Raffle Event at Rib Crib, starting at 6 p.m.

NOV. 10

Wal-Mart Tribute and Luncheon at the Mansion Theatre. Tribute will be from 8:30-11 a.m. Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Flames of Freedom play at College of the Ozarks, starting at 3 p.m. All performances are free and open to bus groups.

22nd Annual Military Gala & Banquet at Chateau on the Lake, starting at 5 p.m.

NOV. 11

Veterans Day Parade - The annual Veterans Day Parade will be held at Downtown Branson at 11 a.m.

Flames of Freedom play at College of the Ozarks, starting at 3 p.m. All performances are free and open to bus groups.

NOV. 12

Veterans Sunrise Service at College of the Ozarks, starting at 7 a.m. The sunrise ceremony will take place by the Williams Memorial Chapel.

Reading of Names, starting at 8 a.m. at The Missouri Vietnam Veterans Memorial at College of the Ozarks.

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