On Friday, November 11, America honors its veterans. The City of Chula Vista is no exception and recognizes these brave souls in many ways. Listed below are several upcoming events to honor veterans:
Friday, November 4, Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, Veterans Elementary School, 1550 Magdalena Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m. The 11th annual parade to honor our heroes past, present and future is sponsored by Veterans Elementary School and the City of Chula Vista.
Friday, November 11, Veterans Day Observance, Memorial Park Bowl, 373 Park Way, at 11 a.m. and open to the public. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 435, the event features guest speakers, a rifle squad, color guard and placement of the Veterans Day ceremonial wreath.
Saturday, November 12, Bayfront Parade Band Review and Festival - A Salute to our Veterans, H Street (Marina Parkway and Bay Boulevard). Parade will begin at 10 a.m. with a free festival directly following in Bayside Park. Seventh annual parade band review and community festival in partnership with the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, Port of San Diego and other sponsors saluting our veterans with marching bands, classic cars and other activities. Go to www.chulavistaparade.org for more details.
In addition, Chula Vista has many permanent ways to recognize our veterans including:
Veterans Park, 785 East Palomar Street, includes a prominent “Walk of Honor” walkway paved with bricks inscribed with the names of veterans. Memorial Park, 373 Park Way, is the City’s second oldest park dating back to 1937 and is the site of the City’s Memorial Monument dedicated to armed forces dating back to World War II. The Chula Vista Public Library, 365 F Street, hosts a Veterans Wing which provides counseling space, updated veterans information and memorabilia, books and media materials. More than 84 City streets in the communities of Sunbow, McMillin and Otay Ranch are named to honor veterans.
The City of Chula Vista supports a Veterans Advisory Commission who provides advice to the City Council on matters regarding veterans. Each year, a Veteran of the Year is selected by the Commission and honored by the City.
Chula Vista is also home to the Veterans Home of California – Chula Vista, one of eight dedicated Veterans Homes in California. The 400-bed long-term care facility provides care to veterans in three areas: independent living, licensed residential, and skilled nursing care.
City offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, November 11, however, trash and recycling services will be provided as normally scheduled with no delays. All City offices will resume normal hours on Monday, November 14.
Chula Vista wishes to thank all veterans – past and present - for their service.
