Honor our Nation's Heroes during Branson's Veterans Week

Join Branson, Missouri in honoring our nation’s heroes during Branson’s Veterans Homecoming Week, November 5-11, 2012.  The event is America’s largest veterans celebration and welcomes men and women from all branches of military.  The seven day tribute includes many special event and all of the regular festivities, including reunions, a day room, free lunches and a vendor village, are returning.

This year, the Opening Ceremony is also returning. “Vets for Vets” will be performed on November 5. The show will include tap dancers, singers, musicians, comedians and even a 12-piece orchestra. An upbeat show, the finale will feature “Dancing in the Streets.”

A special Branson Veterans Day Parade is also planned. Scheduled for November 11 in downtown Branson, the parade is a long standing tradition that is an inherent part of the way Branson honors Veterans, active duty Military personnel and their families. It is a memorable end to Branson’s Veterans Homecoming Week.

A highlight of scheduled events for Branson Veterans Week includes:

November 5:

• Patriotic Welcome to Veterans Homecoming Week at Yakov Smirnoff Theater
• Special Salute to Veterans Cruise aboard the Showboat Branson Belle

November 6:

• 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Chateau on the Lake
• Veterans Sporting Clays Shoot at Ozark Shooters

November 7:

• Vietnam Veterans Mini Reunion at Camden Hotel
• A Salute to Veterans Spouses Luncheon at Radisson Hotel

November 8:

• Main Street Cruises Naval Ceremony on Lake Taneycomo

November 9:

• 16th Annual Military Gala and Banquet at Chateau on the Lake
• Korean War Mini Reunion at Stone Castle Hotel

November 10:

• Thanks4Giving Gala featuring Rudy Giuliani at Hilton Branson Convention Center

November 11:

• Tony Orlando’s Yellow Ribbon Salute to Veterans at Welk Resort Theatre

Make plans to be in Branson during this unique event honoring the courage, service, commitment and sacrifice of the men and women who have fought for our freedom.