veterans day

This Saturday, November 11th, 2017 is Veteran’s Day...a day set aside to thank those who have served in the military. Many different businesses will be offering up freebies and discounts to show their appreciation to our veterans for their service to our country.

It looks like it might be a wintery weekend around West Michigan. It might be a good weekend for a few cocktails, maybe a run/walk, disc golf, or maybe something inside. We have plenty of options for you! This Saturday is also Veteran's Day, a day to honor our friends and family that have served in the United States Armed Forces. The Veteran's Day Parade in downtown Grand Rapids will start at 11 am on Saturday.

We have a lot of holidays here in the United States that are centered around our military in some way, and sometimes it's hard to keep track of what each one is actually about. Since this weekend is Memorial Day weekend, we decided to clarify things for you...

Along with all of us who want to THANK our Veterans for serving our country, there are a number of companies who offer up special deals for Veterans on Veterans Day (in alphabetical order): At Applebee's Veterans can get a free meal on Friday, November 11th...

We here at 100.5 The River want to say thank you to our enlisted men and women, and their families, in West Michigan who sacrifice so much for all of us all year long. Now through Veterans Day - November 11th - we’re supporting “Townsquare Cares for Military Families.”

As a way to recognize veterans for their military service, during times of war or peace, Davenport University and its chapter of the Student Veterans of America (SVA) will celebrate Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the W. A. Lettinga Campus, Sneden Center...

Davenport University and its chapter of the Student Veterans of America (SVA) is celebrating Veteran’s Day on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 on its W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids. The event is free and open to the public.

Sunday November 11th is Veterans' Day, a day to honor the men and women who have served our country and protected our freedoms. To say thank you, many Grand Rapids area businesses are offering special Veterans' Day Deals on Sunday and Monday. Find a list after the jump.

Officially, Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11th.  And, as a way to recognize veterans for their military service, during times of war or peace, Davenport University and its chapter of the Student Veterans of America (SVA) is celebrating Veteran’s Day on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 on its W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids. The event is free and open to the public.

Monday, November 12, 2012 marks a day where Americans rally together to honor the men and women of the armed forces.  Memorial Day is a time for the community to get together to show thanks for the people in uniform who defend this country.  Many things are happening in and around Grand Rapids to commemorate this day.  Below you will find a list of Memorial Day parades, events, and memorials. Read

Thanks to the many veterans today who gave years of their life to defend and protect our freedoms in the United States.  Aquinas College is honoring them today with The United States Armed Forces memorabilia display until 7pm tonight...