Mayor Greg Fischer and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville announced the fourth annual Mayor’s Week of Valor — a series of events to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
Coinciding with Veterans Day, the 2017 Week of Valor will feature 18 educational, patriotic, community or civic events from Saturday through Nov. 18. Citizens are encouraged to recognize, support and honor veterans.
On Saturday, Nov. 11, the city’s Veterans Day Parade will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Louisville on Main Street, from Third to Sixth streets. The parade welcomes all military personnel and veterans, either in groups or as individuals, to participate. More information can be found here.
New this year is a free Week of Valor app available for the iPhone and Android and supported by the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL).
2017 Week of Valor Events
Student and Alumni Veterans and Military Event
Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Located at Bellarmine University (2001 Newburg Rd.)
2017 Indiana Veterans of the Year Banquet
Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Located at The Grand Theatre (138 Market St.), New Albany 47150. Tickets are $35.
Be at Ease
Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located at Tim Faulkner Gallery (1512 Portland Ave.)
7th Annual Veterans Day Parade
Saturday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located on Main Street, from 3rd to 6th St.
22 Push-up Challenge
Saturday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. Located at Waggener High School (330 South Hubbards Ln.)
Military Appreciation Day
Saturday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at VFW Post 2921 (2902 7th Street Rd.)
World War I 100th Anniversary Tribute Display
Saturday Nov., 11 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located at VFW Post 2921 (2902 7th Street Rd.)
Annual Veterans Day Luncheon
Saturday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at VFW Post 2921 (2902 7th Street Rd.)
Annual Veterans Day Dance and USO Benefit
Saturday, Nov. 11 from 5 p.m. to midnight. Located at VFW Post 2921 (2902 7th Street Rd.) Cost is $5, but military/veterans in uniform enter for free.
Churchill Downs Military and Veterans Appreciation Day at the Races
Saturday, Nov. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Located at Churchill Downs (700 Central Ave.) Admission is free with military ID.
2017 VA Welcome Home Event
Saturday, Nov. 11 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Located at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium (2800 South Floyd St.)
Family, Food & Fellowship Dinner
Friday, Nov. 17 from 5:40 p.m. to 8 p.m. Located at 4019 Dixie Highway
The Middletown 2nd Annual Night of Heroes
Saturday, Nov. 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located at the Jeffersontown Community Center (10617 Taylorsville Rd.) Cost is $20 per person.
To learn more about Mayor’s Week of Valor events and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville, visit here.
