Veterans Day events at the Capitol

| By DES Communications

A patch of beautiful red flowers in the foreground surrounds the granite Vietnam Veterans Memorial, featuring small American flags hanging next to the names of Washington state residents killed or missing during the Vietnam War, which is shaded by the trees behind it.

Rotunda, Vietnam War Memorial will host ceremonies Monday, Nov. 11

WHAT: Two events will be held on West Capitol Campus on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.

  • The state Department of Veterans Affairs will host a ceremony in the Rotunda of the Legislative Building with speeches, a military band, and a color guard presentation.
  • The Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony will be at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

WHEN:

  • Rotunda ceremony: 10 a.m. to noon.
  • Welcome Home ceremony: 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

IMPACTS:
Organizers anticipate up to 275 attendees. Expect increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Plan additional time to find parking. Due to the color guard presentation in the Rotunda, mock weapons may be visible on campus.