Category: Veterans

Branson is known for honoring our veterans every day throughout the year, but that dedication takes on a special significant each year during Veterans Homecoming Week, November 5-11. This seven-day event is held throughout the city and features numerous reunions, special events, tribute shows, memorial ceremonies and more. The week of tributes culminates in Branson's annual Veterans Day Parade, the city's largest annual parade. Now in its 80th year, it is the longest-running Veterans Day celebration in the region. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11. The route starts at the southern Branson Convention Center parking lot and then proceeds up Branson Landing Boulevard. Crossing the train tracks, the route returns southward on Commercial Street and winds through Historic Downtown. 2018 Branson Veterans Day Parade Route Sparky…

[caption id="attachment_396" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Parakeet Pete's Steampunk Balloon offers spectacular views of Downtown Branson and Lake Taneycomo.[/caption] Memorial Day is the official kickoff for Branson's summer season. The entire region is packed with great shopping, live shows, special events, activities and lake fun for the whole family!   Remembering Our Heroes First, we remember that Monday is a solemn remembrance of our fallen military servicemen and servicewomen. In keeping with Branson's unwavering respect and honor for our military veterans, the Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 913 is organizing the community's Memorial Day Service on Monday at 11 a.m. at Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, 1638 E. Highway 76. Downtown Fun Historic Downtown Branson and the Branson Landing are the place to be with more than 200 unique stores, antique markets…