Veterans Day is Nov. 11.
A guideline speech for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, will be available by the end of the month at legion.org/publications under Media & Communications for posts, districts and departments to use.
The following is an example of a Veterans Day news release for your post to use.
(Name) American Legion Post #
123 Main St.
Anytown, Any State, ZIP code
Phone number
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Memorial Service and Parade Set For Veterans Day (Day), Nov. 11, 20XX (CITY) (Month date, year) – Two of the key events scheduled for the City of (name) to celebrate Veterans Day are scheduled for (day), Nov. 11.
The events begin with a memorial service at (time, location). The featured speaker will be (name, title). Also included will be proclamations from state officials, music by (unit), and (weather permitting) a flyover by the (unit) of the (state) Air National Guard.
At approximately (time), the annual Veterans Day Parade will kick off, following the traditional downtown parade route starting at (location) Streets and ending at (location). The parade will feature more than (number) units and nearly (number) people including groups from various veterans organizations, several marching bands from area high schools and the (military unit) Band. High School Junior ROTC units and other military and veteran-related groups will also appear. The parade will last approximately (XX) minutes.
The memorial service and parade are sponsored by (name). “(Quote about importance of remembering),” said (full name) commander of American Legion Post XXX in (city).
- Dispatch