Not sure how to celebrate your local veterans this Thursday? Luckily for you, we’ve rounded up 5 Veterans Day events in Mobile for you and your family to enjoy.

1. Attend the Veterans Parade

No Veterans Day celebration is complete without a Veterans Day parade! Mobile’s annual Veterans Parade will be held downtown.

The parade will begin at the Civic Center, travel down Canal Street, turn onto Government Street and return to the Civic Center from Government Street.

Where: Mobile Civic Center, 401 Civic Center Dr, Mobile, AL 36602
When: Thursday, November 11 | 10AM
Price: Free

2. Check out the Battleship Park’s Parade of Flags

The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park’s own Veterans Day celebrations involve many different members of the community.

Keynote speaker is Destiny Kluck, the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2021. Other events include the Parade of Flags by local fourth graders, music, the presentation of Veterans Day essays and, of course, special recognition of local veterans.

Where: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion, 2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL
When: Thursday, November 11 | 3-4PM
Price: Free

3. Enjoy a Veterans Day concert

Looking for a Veterans Day event in Mobile that the whole family can enjoy? Be sure to head to the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park to catch their free, annual Veterans Day Concert.

The Mobile Symphonic Pops Orchestra will be performing a heartfelt collection of patriotic music and a special salute to Mobile’s veterans.

Where: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion, 2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL
When: Thursday, November 11 | 7-9PM
Price: Free

4. Honor local veterans with a special luncheon

Want to honor two local heroes on your lunch break? The 2021 Veterans Day Luncheon hosted by the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Day Commission is the perfect choice for you.

The luncheon will recognize and honor the 2021 Patriot of the Year, Bradley Byrne, and the 2021 Mobile Veteran of the Year, retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Cynthia House.

Where: Fort Whiting Armory | 1630 S Broad St, Mobile, AL 36605
When: Thursday, November 11 | 12PM
Price: $20
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5. Donate Blood in honor of a veteran

What better way to celebrate Veterans day than giving a donation that could save a life in the honor of those who risked their lives for us?

If you’re at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds, make sure to attend LifeSouth Community Blood Center’s annual Veterans day blood drive (you’ll get a neat gift for your donation).