The city of Carmel will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony at noon on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Tarkington Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Center Green, Carmel. This year’s theme is “Honor and Country.”
The city and members of local veterans’ organizations have worked together to put on this community event in honor of our veterans. Participants include: Mayor James Brainard; Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Pete O’Hara as keynote speaker; Carmel VFW/American Legion Honor Guard; and performances by the Orchard Park Elementary School Choir, Cindy Ensign Baney and the Actors Theatre of Indiana.
The city-wide “Honor and Country” poster and essay contest winners will also be recognized. Winning posters will be displayed and students will read their winning essays at the ceremony.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The event is free to the public.