This Veterans Day weekend there are many events throughout the South Sound honoring veterans. The following is a list of some of the events you can attend.
FRIDAY, NOV. 8
Veterans Day Social & Happy Hour
Meet student veteran leadership and University of Washington student veterans to celebrate in advance of Veterans Day.An American Tavern, 5 p.m.,744 Market St. 102B, Tacoma
Veterans Day Assembly, St. Patrick Catholic School
All veterans, reservists and active-duty service members are invited to be a part of the school's annual celebration. Guest speaker is Aaron Riggio. All veterans are asked to RSVP at forms.gle/pprPXz8icjT51ZQ5A.St. Patrick Catholic School, 1:40-2:40 p.m., 1112 North G St., Tacoma
54th Annual Auburn Veterans Day Parade and Observance
The parade will showcase over 200 units and almost 6,000 parade participants, to include high school marching bands, military vehicles, veterans' units and honor guards. 11 a.m., East Main St., Auburn
Film Screening of Apache Blues: Welcome Home
Filmmakers Dave Merlino and Dustin Sweet screen their documentary on the first air assault unit in history, the 1st Squadron of the 9th Cavalry Regiment.The Museum of Flight, 1 p.m., 9404 East Marginal Way S, Tukwila, Free with Museum admission
Veterans Appreciation Days -- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
All veterans and active-duty military receive free admission, and their families get half-off general admission at the front gate.Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
SUNDAY, NOV. 10
Veterans Day: Women's Roles in the Military
Dr. Margarethe Cammermeyer will discuss the history of women's changing roles in the Army followed by an on-stage interview.Washington State History Museum, 1 to 2:30 p.m., 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
MONDAY, NOV. 11
Tahoma National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony
For the 22nd year, there will be an honoring of all veterans with a ceremony at the flagpole assembly area.Tahoma National Cemetery, 11 a.m., 18600 SE 240th St., Kent
Veterans Program
A celebration to honor the home's veterans.Orting Soldiers Home, 1:30-3 p.m., Chilson Hall, 1301 Orting-Kapowsin Highway, Orting
2nd Annual Gig Harbor Veterans Day Celebration Luncheon
This event features a Veterans Day celebration and lunch to honor those men and women who faithfully serve the country during war and peace.Point Fosdick Antique Airplane Hangar, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1108 26th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, veterans free, guests pay $15
A Patriotic Nov. 11 Day at The Museum of Flight
Free admission for veterans and active-duty military, a ceremony with retired Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Chiarelli, concert music, and a Vietnam Air Rescue lecture. The Museum of Flight, 11 a.m., 9404 E Marginal Way S, Tukwila
Veterans Day Celebration -- Pacific Lutheran University
Yellow paper ribbons will be distributed to the various departments on campus to recognize any veterans they may know. The collected ribbons will be displayed in the Kreidler Lounge.PLU Kreidler Hall, 11 a.m. to noon, 12180 Park Ave. S, Tacoma
Vietnam Veterans Memorial War Reading and Pinning Ceremony
Celebrating the 50th Year Commemoration of the Vietnam War, the Sacajawea Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will honor Vietnam veterans and their families. Retired BG John Rose will be the featured speaker.Vietnam Memorial, 1 p.m., Capitol Campus, Olympia, Free
Veterans Day Celebration
Harbor Voice singing school will perform at this annual celebration to honor veterans.Harbor Place at Cottesmore, choral salute 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1016 29th St. NW, Gig Harbor
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Veterans Day Supported Events
JBLM units will support more than 20 Veterans Day events hosted by schools, veterans groups and other organizations in the South Sound area.