The City of La Mirada and the La Mirada VFW Post 9148 cordially invite you and/or members of your organization to join them as they honor, recognize, and celebrate veterans, active military service personnel, and members of military families with three special events:
SALUTE TO VETERANS – November 7th
The 20th annual Salute to Veterans Event will take place on Monday, November 7th from 6 to 8 pm at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. The Event will include military memorabilia displays, veterans’ resources, and a patriotic ceremony with military presentations, musical performances, and guest speakers. This is a free event and is open to the entire community. Click here to download the flyer.
Browse military memorabilia and veteran resources in the La Mirada Theatre lobby from 6 to 7 pm. Organizations in attendance include Planes of Fame, California Military Museum, Rosie the Riveter Association, VA Lapidary, Southeast Academy, VFW Post 9148, Marine Museum, Blue Star Program, Letters to the Troops, Whittier Public Library Veterans Resource Center, CalVet, Exhibits of La Mirada Veterans from Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy. Representatives of all Armed Forces Branches (Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force).
A new exhibit this year will be War Era Cars in the La Mirada Theatre parking lot from 6 to 7 pm. The exhibit will feature 24 vehicles from WW I to the War on Terror. Click here to download the flyer.
The Salute to Veterans program begins in the La Mirada Theatre at 7 pm. The keynote speaker this year will be Major General Blake Ortner and musical entertainment will be by The Masters of Harmony, La Mirada HS Band, and The Hollywood Dolls (40’s Swing). Additional speakers include Mayor La Mirada Anthony Otero, Commander VFW Post 9148 Angelo Maldanado, and Congresswoman Linda Sanchez.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, CA 90638.
FLAG WALK TO HONOR VETERANS – November 11th
Prior to the Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11th, there will be a Flag Walk to Honor Veterans. The walk is free and open to the public. Participants will gather by 9:30 am at the UFC Gym at 14920 La Mirada Boulevard to begin the walk, along La Mirada Boulevard, to the Civic Center Plaza. The distance is approximately 8/10th of a mile (approx. 15-minute walk). American flags will be provided to the participants. Individuals and/or organizations wanting to participate, please contact Tim Jones at Viaduct90605@gmail.com by Monday, October 10th. Click here to download the flyer.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY – November 11th
The 26th annual Veterans Day Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 11th at 10:30 am and will take place at the La Mirada Civic Center Plaza located at 13700 La Mirada Boulevard. The Veterans Day Ceremony keynote speaker will be Lt Col Tim J. Escobar, Training Chief, 9th MSC, mayor’s remarks, patriotic ceremonies, including military banner retirement and POW/MIA Missing Man. Click here to download the flyer.
Lastly, the City will honor local Veterans with special recognition on the City’s marquee located in front of City Hall from November 7th through November 14th. Residents are encouraged to submit the name of a family member who has served our country and lives in La Mirada for this special recognition. The names and service branches of local Veterans will be rotated along with other messages and City information. To participate, please submit your name, service branch, proof of La Mirada residency, and proof of Veteran status. All entries must be submitted via email to Community Services Analyst Valeria Andrade at vandrade@cityoflamirada.org by Thursday, October 27.
These events are organized by the newly formed La Mirada Veterans Coordinating Council (LMVCC). Its members include the City of La Mirada, VFW Post 9148, and five (5) community veteran representatives. Its primary purpose is to coordinate the three (3) annual community Veteran Events/Ceremonies (Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Salute to Veterans). They also help identify La Mirada Veterans and their families and current members of the Armed Forces (whether on Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve Component) and their families.
Source: La Mirada Veterans Coordinating Council