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Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the County’s Veterans Affairs Division encourage residents to remember the importance of Veterans Day.
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, at the Palace of Versailles in France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Every year, November 11th is a time to pause and reflect on those who have died in our nation’s wars and is a reminder to honor, respect, and remember the men and women who have served this incredible country and made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Northampton County Veteran’s Affairs is providing a list of scheduled events to honor local Veterans and all those serving our country and help keep the memory of our fallen military service members alive.
- Saturday, November 4th: 8AM-11AM – GLVCC 5K Ruck ‘N Run/Walk at the Bicentennial Park in East Allen Township
- Monday, November 6th: 9AM-11AM – AARP Veteran Caregiver Appreciation Breakfast at DeSales University
- Wednesday, November 8th: 6:00PM-7:30PM – Nazareth Memorial Library Veterans Day Celebration
- Friday, November 10th: 1PM – Veterans Day Parade in Wilson Borough on Washington Blvd. at the five war memorials between South 17th and South 21st Streets
- Saturday, November 11th: 9AM – A Salute to Our Veterans at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Roseto
- Saturday, November 11th: 10:30AM – Annual Veterans Day Program at Upper Hackett Park on Hackett Avenue in Easton
- Saturday, November 18th: 9AM-11AM – All You Can Eat Breakfast at Salem United Methodist Church in Danielsville
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a list of Veterans Day discounts available nationally for Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors:
2023 Veterans Day retail discounts, free meals and other offers – VA News
The Veterans Day retail discounts are not affiliated with any local or county agency.
Information provided to TVL by:
Brittney Waylen
Deputy Director of Administration & Public Information Officer
County of Northampton
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/
