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Veterans ceremonies planned throughout Cobb

See the Marietta Veterans Day Parade from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11 near the Marietta Square. Through Nov. 12, Operation Green Light is a call by Cobb County officials to show support for U.S. veterans by changing one light bulb in entryways to homes or businesses to green - just as the Cobb government building will be illuminated in green to show veterans they are seen, appreciated and supported. (Courtesy of Marietta)
See the Marietta Veterans Day Parade from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11 near the Marietta Square. Through Nov. 12, Operation Green Light is a call by Cobb County officials to show support for U.S. veterans by changing one light bulb in entryways to homes or businesses to green - just as the Cobb government building will be illuminated in green to show veterans they are seen, appreciated and supported. (Courtesy of Marietta)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Updated Nov 10, 2023

Many activities are scheduled in Cobb County to honor U.S. veterans over the coming days, including Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

Veterans Day Breakfast: 9-11 a.m. Nov. 8 at Reveille restaurant, 2500 Dallas Highway, Marietta. Breakfast is on your own, but seniors receive a 20% discount. Register at 770-726-0981.

“Welcome Home” Party: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at the North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 S. Main St., Acworth. Free for veterans and spouses; $8 for general admission. Register at 770-975-7740, ext. 34208.

Veterans lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at Tim D. Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Free. Register at 770-509-4900.

Veterans Memorial 5K Run/Walk, Wheelchair and Tot Trot: 7:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Marietta Square, 50 N. Park Square NE. American Legion Post 29 and the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation organize this benefit. Register at tinyurl.com/3cf7rnm6. Visit tinyurl.com/43t7w2ne.

Marietta Veterans Day Parade: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11 from near the Horace Orr Post 29 of the American Legion, 921 Gresham Road to the Marietta Square and back along Lawrence Street. tinyurl.com/y4w9s7vh

Acworth Veterans Day Ceremony: 2-3 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee St. acworth.org/event/veterans-day-ceremony

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