Carmel holding Veterans Day Ceremony next Friday

The City of Carmel will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at noon on Friday, Nov. 9, at Tarkington Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Center Green, Carmel. This year’s theme is “Thank You For Your Service.”

Members of local veterans organizations have worked together to put on this community event in honor of veterans. Participants include: Mayor James Brainard; Major General (Retired) Dana JH Pittard, U.S. Army, as keynote speaker; Carmel VFW/American Legion Honor Guard; performances by Blair Clark, Towne Meadow Elementary Meadowlarks Choir, Cindy Ensign Baney and the Actors Theatre of Indiana.

The city-wide “Thank You For Your Service” 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 this free event.