National convention events to be streamed live

Several events surrounding the 100th National Convention of The American Legion in Minneapolis, Aug. 24-30, will be live streamed.

The events will be streamed live on The American Legion's National Headquarters Facebook page (www.facebook.com/americanlegionhq) and YouTube page (www.youtube.com/americanlegionHQ). Viewers can also watch the events on The American Legion's website at www.legion.org/LegionTV. All times listed are Eastern, and are tentative and/or subject to change.

Live stream coverage includes:

Color Guard Contest: Friday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m.

Concert Band Contest: Saturday, Aug. 25, at 1 p.m.

Patriotic Memorial Service: Sunday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m.

Convention General Sessions: Tuesday, Aug. 28, Wednesday, Aug. 29, and Thursday, Aug. 30, at 8:30 a.m.