It’s Veterans Day and there are plenty of celebrations around metro Atlanta to honor those who have served our country.
Veterans Day is celebrated every year on Nov. 11, or what was known as Armistice Day when World War I ended in 1919.
Here is list of events happening today where you can honor the veteran in your life.
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Acworth
The City of Acworth will hold a ceremony at 2 p.m. at Cauble Park. Since 2006, visitors have been able to pay tribute to veterans at a memorial by Lake Acworth.
“We are grateful for the brave men and women who have faithfully served our nation and look forward to the community coming together to honor them at Acworth’s Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point,” the city says.
Cauble Park: 4425 Beach St, Acworth, GA 30101
Atlanta History Center
Veterans, active-duty military and their families can receive free admission to the Atlanta History Center. The center will hold a commemoration ceremony at 11 a.m. featuring U.S. Navy Commander Frank Weisser, a two-time Blue Angels pilot.