The Lakes Region is ready to mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with observances throughout the area.
Laconia
The city's Veterans Day Commemoration will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Veterans Square on North Main Street. The ceremony includes a presentation of colors, speakers, and a rifle volley by members of the Wilkins-Smith American Legion Post 1.
Meredith
The Veterans Day Procession in Meredith will take place at 10:15 a.m. at American Legion Post 33, then depart for Meredith Public Library at 10:45 a.m., for a ceremony at 11 a.m. The procession will then walk to Hesky Park for a short commemoration. All veterans, Legionnaires, auxiliary members, Sons of the American Legion members, and members of the community are welcome to attend.
Franklin
The Veterans Day Field of Remembrance, in Franklin, takes place through 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. A field of flags honoring military members, veterans and first responders is open for visitors at the Easterseals Military & Veterans Campus, 27 Holy Cross Road.
— Staff report
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