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Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at Soldier Field in Chicago

November 11, 2023 - November 11, 2023 @ 11:00 am

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/New Africa

Location

Soldier Field, Gate O

1410 Special Olympics Drive

Chicago, IL 60605

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Description

Honor veterans who served in wars and times of peace. Doors open at 10 a.m., ceremony at 11 a.m. RSVP by Nov. 7.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 11 a.m. (doors open at 10 a.m.) Nov. 11, 2023

Additional Information

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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