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Veteran’s Day Events In Fayetteville

Author Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

Itā€™s that time of year again when we honor our men and women in uniform who serve our country. Many of us have Veterans Day off this year and we should spend the day doing just that: honoring our veterans.

History of Veteran’s Day

Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It began, and now coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are commemorated in other countries, marking the anniversary of the end of World War I.

Major hostilities of World War I formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.

Different From Memorial Day

Note: Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May: Veterans Day commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans, while Memorial Day specifically honors those who have died while in military service.

We looked around and found events happening this weekend on Veterans Day that will help us honor and celebrate our men and women in the service right here in Fayetteville.

Employ A Veteran Week

As part of Governor Roy Cooperā€™s ā€œEmploy A Veteran Weekā€ from November 11-15 in honor of Veterans Day, the county will be holding two Veterans Hiring Events at the countyā€™s NCWorks Career Center at 490 N. McPherson Church Road.

The Governor said, “Veterans strengthen our communities and enrich our businesses as citizens, skilled workers, and leaders. We owe veterans and their families a deep debt of gratitude for their service, and, as Americaā€™s most military and veteran-friendly state, North Carolina honors them by helping them get good jobs in growing industries.”

Whiskey-Tasting Event

BHAWK Whiskey Distillery owners, U.S. Army veterans Brad and Jess Halling, are holding a whiskey-tasting event from 6-8 p.m. November 14 at the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum. Guests will enjoy appetizers paired with a presentation on the Hallingsā€™ experiences in the military and in entrepreneurship.

Veteran’s Day Parade – Fayetteville

On Saturday, hundreds are expected to attend the Veteran’s Day parade in Fayetteville, a special tradition held in Cumberland County for nearly 30 years.

The parade begins at 10 a.m. at 222 Hay St. in downtown Fayetteville. The parade will be live-streamed on WRAL.com.

This year marks the 28th year the Cumberland County Veteran’s Council has put on the parade. The 2024 theme is “Native Americans Who Served.”

https://www.distinctlyfayettevillenc.com/event/veterans-day-parade/25618/

Nancy Brooks has been working in the country music industry for almost 30 years. She has interviewed pretty much any country star you can think of. In the late 1990s, she started working with Dolly Parton. And yes, Nancy reports that Parton is as sweet as you would think. She loves her life in country music and has been backstage at every CMA Awards show since the late 1990s. Many of her stories are from her one-on-one interviews. She was there at the beginning of the incredible careers of many music superstars today, including Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and Blake Shelton, and has interviewed them multiple times throughout the years.

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Author Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group
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