Today is Veterans Day. As a reminder government offices, banks and the U.S. Postal service are all closed today.
There are many activities honoring those who served our country.
A Veterans Day ceremony and parade will take place in Salida’s Riverside Park at 10:45am. Guest Speaker will be Commander of American Legion Post 64 Lenard Baldini.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free entry to state parks to veterans, active military, and the National Guard. The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees for everyone.
Veterans and active duty personnel also receive free admission to the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1166 at 27318 County Road 314 in Buena Vista is offering a spaghetti lunch from 12:30pm to 2pm.
An assembly of Buena Vista middle and high school students will take place at 11am. The observance will include the playing of taps, ringing the school victory bell 11 times and a moment of silence honoring those who died in military service.
The Salida Elks Lodge is hosting a Veterans Day Dinner with live music tonight beginning at 5:30pm. The dinner is free for all veterans and their families.
