Please come to as many as you can!

2025 Celebration of Valor Events

Saturday, October 18

Picnic at the Park
Memorial Park – 1620 Riverside Avenue, 32204
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Registration Link
POC: kchatman@forwomenvets.org | (904) 862-6039

Wednesday, October 25

2025 Keiser University Scare Fair
6430 Southpoint Parkway, 32216
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Event

Saturday & Sunday, October 25–26

Sea & Sky Air Show 2025
75 1st Street North, 32250
Gates open at 9:00 a.m. | Show starts at 11:00 a.m.
More Information

October 27 – November 3

Florida Veterans Hall of Fame Jacksonville Recipients Display
City Hall Atrium – 117 W. Duval Street, 32202

Tuesday, October 28

Faith Leader Military Awareness & Support Training
Cohen Clinic at Centerstone – 7011 A.C. Skinner Parkway, 32256
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration Link
POC: Alexandria.Field@centerstone.org

Wednesday, October 29

City of Jacksonville MAVD and Celebration of Valor / Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Grant Press Conference
City Hall Atrium – 117 W. Duval Street, 32202
10:00 a.m.
POC: (904) 255-5550

Thursday, November 6

Swings for Service Charity Golf Tournament
St. Johns Golf & Country Club – 205 St. Johns Golf Drive, 32092
Tee Time: 12:00 p.m.
POC: Chris Austin – caustin@firstcoastmtg.com | (904) 881-4690
More Information

Friday, November 7

UNF Veterans Day Tribute
Veterans Plaza – 10:30 a.m.
POC: Christopher.brewer@unf.edu

Saturday, November 8

Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K
Wounded Warrior Project Headquarters – 4899 Belfort Road, 32256
8:00 a.m.
POC: carryforward@woundedwarriorproject.org
Register / Donate

Flag & Wreath Memorial Service and Pinehurst Cemetery Clean-Up
Pinehurst Cemetery – 3230 Moncrief Road, 32208
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Cemetery Clean-Up
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Remembrance
POC: (904) 354-4165 ext. 1105

Monday, November 10

JAX Chamber 23rd Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Riverfront – 225 Coastline Drive, 32202
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Registration Link
POC: lacey.higginbotham@jaxchamber.com

Marine & Navy FMF Corpsmen Memorial
Evergreen Cemetery – 4535 Main Street, 32206
4:00 p.m.
POC: jsfs.usmc@gmail.com

Tuesday, November 11

Veterans Day Parade
Downtown Jacksonville – 11:01 a.m.
POC: events@coj.net

Thursday, November 13

Paychecks for Patriots
In partnership with FSCJ Fall Career Fair
FSCJ Downtown Campus – 101 W. State Street, 32202
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
POC: jcarter@careersourcenefl.com

Job Fair at Naval Air Station Jacksonville
River Cove Community Center – Mustin Road, Bldg. 10, 32212
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
POC: veronica.sarantes@recruitmilitary.com
Registration Link

Friday, November 14

2025 Northeast Florida All Academy Charity Golf Scramble
Queens Harbor Golf & Country Club – 1131 Queens Harbor Blvd, 32225
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
POC: jkdefender93@gmail.com | (904) 615-1789

Saturday, November 15

Armed Forces 10K Tri-Bridge Challenge & Veterans 5K
USS Orleck Naval Museum – 601 E. Bay Street, 32202
8:00 a.m.
POC: stuart@lstplacesports.com
More Information

UF Brain Wellness Summit
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (Duval Room) – 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, 32202
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
POC: Ronald.Hasty@ufhealth.org
Website

Sunday, November 16

Salute to Service Game
San Diego Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
EverBank Stadium – 1 EverBank Stadium Drive, 32202
1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 19

Women Veterans Thanksgiving Luncheon
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (Duval Room) – 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, 32202
11:00 a.m.
POC: sdeary@forwomenvets.org | (904) 862-6039

Friday, November 21

Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Deerwood Castle – 7601 Centurion Parkway, 32256
5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 6

Continuing Your Veterans Legacy: An Affair for Surviving Spouses, Families & Caregivers
Legends Center Community Room – 5130 Soutel Drive, 32208
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
POC: Kela Chatman | (904) 862-6039

Friday, December 12

Vetrepreneur Summit
Advanced Technology Center – 401 W. State Street, 32202
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
POC: tmorales@coj.net
Registration Required

Saturday, December 13

Army-Navy Watch Party
VyStar Ballpark – 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, 32202
Gates open at 2:00 p.m. | Game starts at 3:00 p.m.
$5 requested donation at the door

Wreaths Across America
Jacksonville National Cemetery – 4083 Lannie Road, 32218
11:30 a.m.
POC: wreathsacrossjax@gmail.com