Soon U.S. military members and veterans will be recognized for their service and sacrifices as numerous events and other observances take place around the parish for Veterans Day 2024.

Community events and closures will take place this year on Monday November 11.

According to department.va.gov , World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Here are Veterans Day 2024 events in Webster Parish:

On Friday, Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m., Central Elementary will honor local veterans at their annual Veteran’s Day program. 

On Monday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m., Doyline High School will host their Veteran’s Day program. Veterans are asked to arrive between 8:20 and 8:50 a.m.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 9 until 10 a.m. Lakeside Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria Veterans Appreciation Come & Go Breakfast. Please RSVP by November 8, 318-377-2133.

Citizens About Progress (CAP) will be hosting their annual Veteran’s Day Gumbo with keynote speaker Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Darrin Glover. The event will be held on Monday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at 401 Reynolds St., Springhill. There will also be a raffle.