Here is a list of local events commemorating the day.
Bloomington Veterans Day Ceremony
The annual Bloomington Veterans Day Ceremony will be at 10 a.m. today at the Monroe County Courthouse.
Veterans are encouraged to wear their service uniforms or other items that depict their branches of service, with a special invitation extended to veterans of World War II, according to a press release from the Monroe County Commissioners.
The Monroe County Brass Quintet will begin playing at 9 a.m. Weather permitting, a memorial wreath will be placed around the Veterans Memorial Monument at the end of the ceremony.
American Legion Flag ?Retirement and Luncheon
A flag retirement ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion Burton Woolery Post No. 18 at 1800 W. Third St. following the ceremony at the courthouse. A free luncheon will also be available to the public from noon to 3 p.m., according to the release.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Luncheon
The local VFW Post No. 604 will have a free ham and beans luncheon for the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to their website. The post is located at 2404 W. Industrial Park Drive.
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