CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – 22News is working for you with a list of local events honoring those who have served our country.
Chicopee
The city of Chicopee is also holding ceremonies in observance of Veterans Day. A memorial ceremony will be held first at 10 a.m. at the Saint Stan’s school.
Then at 11 a.m., a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial Plaza. Congressman Richard Neal will join Chicopee Mayor John Vieau, Director of Chicopee Department of Veterans Services Stephanie Shaw, and state and local officials will be in attendance.
Immediately following the wreath laying a Veterans luncheon will be held at the Knights of Columbus where several awards will be given out.
Springfield
The day begins with a parade that steps off from Springfield Technical Community College at 11 a.m. It will end at City Hall where a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Veterans’ monuments.
Mayor Sarno states, “The City of Springfield has a long and proud tradition of acknowledging and honoring our Veterans and I believe it is important to continue to honor our Veterans who have honorably served our great Nation. I want to thank our Director of Veterans’ Services Joe DeCaro and team, as well as Veterans Activities Committee Chairman Bill Walls, and all of the members of our Veterans Activities Committee for their efforts on making this event possible. Again, congratulations and thank you to our Springfield 2024 Veteran of the Year Mrs. Toni Hendrix and 2024 Parade Marshal Mr. Matthew Ferri. America is still the greatest Nation on Earth. We are the beacon of democracy, strength and opportunity, thanks to the sacrifices and dedication of our proud Veterans and their families. God Bless the United States of America and God Bless our Veterans.”