Veterans Day events in Snohomish County

Veterans Day is Nov. 11. Ceremonies and events are listed by community.

Arlington: The annual Veterans Day parade starts at 11 a.m. along Olympic Avenue through downtown. Sponsored by the local American Legion. More info: commanderpost76@gmail.com.

Everett: The Snohomish County Central Memorial Committee holds its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the eternal flame on the Snohomish County Courthouse campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave. More info: 425-258-4201.

Everett: The Fleet Reserve Association Ladies Auxiliary Unit 170 sponsors a Veteran’s Day luncheon of soup and sandwiches, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 6802 Beverly Blvd., Everett.

Everett: The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett invites veterans older than 50 from all wars to its 10th annual USO dance, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 11. Attendees are welcome to bring guests to this free event. Limited space. To reserve a spot, call 425-257-8780, or stop by the senior center at 3025 Lombard Ave.

Lynnwood: The Lynnwood Veterans Day ceremony is set for 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Park, 44th Avenue West and Veterans Way (194th Street SW). Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040, Mayor Nicola Smith, and the Northwest Junior Pipe Band are to participate.

Marysville: The Marysville American Legion Post 178 holds a Veterans Day open house, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 119 Cedar Ave. A short ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Veterans and their families and friends are invited. More info: 360-653-0155.

Mill Creek: A city Day of Honor Gathering starts with a ceremony at 9 a.m. at Veteran’s Monument at Library Park, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway. A parade follows at 11 a.m., starting from LA Fitness on Main Street through Town Center to Starbucks. More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com.

Tulalip: A Veterans Day Gathering of Remembrance and Honoring is set for 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Hibulb Cultural Center, 6410 23rd Ave. NE. Free admission for veterans and active military and their families. Cost for all others is regular admission price. The 11 a.m. ceremony is followed by a light lunch at noon, followed by other activities, including a Veterans Healing Forum at 2 p.m.

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