November 5, 2007 thru November 11, 2007
This year's theme is "Branson Doesn't Forget The Wounded." Come to Branson for 7 days full of events, many of which are free, honoring America's heroes, our veterans. It's America's largest Veteran's Day celebration. Some activities happen each day of the 7 days, while myriad other activities are specifically scheduled throughout the week.
Here's what you'll find every day:
Branson Veteran's Task Force Tactical Operations Center (TOC) Headquarters & Vendor Village (located at Celebration Hall across from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum). Open November 6-10 only. There will be an All-American Lunch served daily from Nov 6-10. The lunch is FREE to veterans and active duty personnel. All others are welcome to dine for a $3 donation. Lunch is courtesy of the Golden Corral and Branson Veterans Task Force. Vendor booths will be open from 9 am to 4 pm.
Veterans Registry
Registry will be at the Grand Country Square and BVTF Tactical Operation Center (TOC), Celebration City 9 am to 4 pm. It's FREE to get your name in the Branson Veterans Task Force Registry.
Day Room
The FREE Day Room will be at Factory Merchants Branson (the one with the Red Roof; 1000 Pat Nash Drive) next to Auntie Ann's Pretzels. Open 9 am to 6 pm. Refreshments and snacks available. Come by for a place to relax, visit, or bring your acoustic instruments to jam with other veterans. You never know what Branson entertainers might show up.
Reveille and Retreat
Reveille and Retreat will be held each day, Tuesday through Saturday, at the Factory Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
Sail the USS Branson Belle "Troop Ship"
The Showboat Branson Belle is offering a "Special Salute to Veterans" on Monday, November 5th. Board at 7:15 pm, and cruise from 8-10:15 pm. The meal, cruise and Christmas Show will be only $30 per person (gratuity not included). For reservations call 800-618-9283.
Veterans Patch Wall
A FREE exhibit at the Grand Country Square showcasing hundreds of patches collected from all services. Each holds special meaning for each branch, division and unit represented. It's a collection in progress, and patch donations are welcome. Open all year.
Veterans History Project
The Branson Veterans Task Force Inc, partnering with the Library of Congress American Folklore Center, is videotaping the personal stories of veterans of all branches and all eras. During the Veterans Homecoming Week, you can have your story taped between 9 am and 5pm at locations TBA. This is a FREE event, but veterans can receive a copy at a nominal price to cover administration fees.
17th Annual Branson Motorcycle Toy Run
This annual parade of motorcycles, led by Santa, starts at Legends in Concert, hwy 76 & 165, and ends at the VFW Post 5168 of Forsyth, the sponsor of the event. Donations of toys and coats are needed (no stuffed animals) for Taney County families. Meeting at Legends in Concert, Hwy 76 & 165, Branson. Dinner and music provided by the VFW. For more information contact the VFW, 417-546-5869 or 417-334-0775.
Here are the activities specifically scheduled each day:
Monday, November 5, 2007:
FREE Opening Ceremonies (time & location TBD)
The Showboat Branson Belle salutes "Branson Doesn't Forget the Wounded" with a "Special Salute to Veterans" dinner & show for a special rate of $30 per person. Boarding begins at 7:15 pm and the cruise is 8-10 pm.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007:
7:00 a.m.: Reveille at Factory Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
9:00 a.m.: Veterans Registry at Grand Country Square on Hwy. 76 opens.
9:00 a.m.: Veterans Registry, Tactical Operations Center and Vendor Village at Celebration Hall across from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum opens.
9:00 a.m.: FREE Day Room opens at Factory Merchants Branson. Don't forget your acoustic instruments for jamming.
10:30 a.m.: Woman's Veterans Rose Petal Memorial, location TBD, followed by a luncheon.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: FREE lunch to veterans and current serving military served at Vendor Village at Celebration City. $3 donation for others. Live entertainment.
12:00 p.m.: Women Veterans Luncheon, location TBD. For information call Barbra Riggle 417-339-6823.
4:00 p.m.: Veterans Registry at Grand Country Square on Hwy. 76, Vendor Village and Tactical Operations Center at Celebration Hall close.
5:00 p.m.: Retreat at Factory Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
6:00 p.m.: Day Room closes at Factory Merchants Branson
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
7:00 a.m.: Reveille at Factory Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
9:00 a.m.: Veterans Registry at Grand Country Square on Hwy. 76 opens.
9:00 a.m.: Veterans Registry, Tactical Operations Center and Vendor Village at Celebration Hall across from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum opens.
9:00 a.m.: FREE Day Room open at Factory Merchants Branson. Don't forget your acoustic instruments for jamming.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: FREE lunch to veterans and current serving military served at Vendor Village at Celebration City. $3 donation for others. Live entertainment.
3:30 to 4:00 p.m.: Various presentations by the Veterans History Project on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City.
4:00 p.m.: Veterans Registry at Grand Country Square on Hwy. 76, Vendor Village and Tactical Operations Center at Celebration Hall closes.
5:00 p.m.: Retreat at Factory Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
6:00 p.m.: Day Room closes at Factory Merchants Branson
Time and location TBD: Candlelight Military Memorial Service. All Military and guests invited.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
7:00 a.m.: Reveille at Factory Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
9:00 a.m.: Veterans Registry at Grand Country Square on Hwy. 76 opens.
9:00 a.m.: Veterans Registry, Tactical Operations Center and Vendor Village at Celebration Hall across from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum opens.
9:00 a.m.: FREE Day Room open at Factory Merchants Branson. Don't forget your acoustic instruments for jamming.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: FREE lunch to veterans and current serving military served at Vendor Village at Celebration City. $3 donation for others. Live entertainment.
3:30 to 4:00 p.m.: Various presentations by the Veterans History Project on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City.
4:00 p.m.: Veterans Registry at Grand Country Square on Hwy. 76, Vendor Village and Tactical Operations Center at Celebration Hall closes.
5:00 p.m.: Retreat at Factory Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
6:00 p.m.: Day Room closes at Factory Merchants Branson.
Time and location TBD: Candlelight Military Memorial Service. All Military and guests invited.
Friday, November 9, 2007
7:00 a.m.: Reveille at Factory Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
9:00 a.m.: Veterans Registry at Grand Country Square on Hwy. 76 opens.
9:00 a.m.:Veterans Registry, Tactical Operations Center and Vendor Village at Celebration Hall across from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum opens.
9:00 a.m.: FREE Day Room opens at Factory Merchants Branson. Don't forget your acoustic instruments for jamming.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: FREE lunch to veterans and current serving military served at Vendor Village at Celebration City. $3 donation for others. Live entertainment.
12 p.m. (noon): Honor and Integrity Luncheon honoring youth military groups at the VFW Post 5168, Forsyth, Mo. For more information call 417-546-5869
3:30 to 4:00 p.m.: Various presentations by the Veterans History Project on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City.
4:00 p.m.: Veterans Registry at Grand Country Square on Hwy. 76, Vendor Village and Tactical Operations Center at Celebration Hall closes.
5:00 p.m.: Retreat at Factory Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
6:00 p.m.: Day Room closes at Factory Merchants Branson
Saturday, November 10, 2007
7:00 a.m.: Reveille at Factory Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
9:00 a.m.: Veterans Registry at Grand Country Square on Hwy. 76 opens.
9:00 am: Veterans Registry, Tactical Operations Center and Vendor Village at Celebration Hall across from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum opens.
9:00 a.m.: FREE Day Room opens at Factory Merchants Branson. Don't forget your acoustic instruments for jamming.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: FREE lunch to veterans and current serving military served at Vendor Village at Celebration City. $3 donation for others. Live entertainment.
3:30 to 4:00 p.m.: Various presentations by the Veterans History Project on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City
3:00 p.m.: Veterans Registry at Grand Country Square on Hwy. 76, Vendor Village and Tactical Operations Center at Celebration Hall closes.
5:00 p.m.: Retreat at Factory Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
6:00 p.m.: Day Room closes at Factory Merchants Branson.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
No Reveille, no Retreat, no Day Room, no Registration, Vendor Village closed, no FREE lunch
11:00 am: 73rd Annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Branson sponsored by American Legion Post 220. For parade information contact American Legion Post 220 at 417-334-2296.
Time and location TBD: FREE Closing Ceremonies
417-337-8387
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